Samsung Galaxy Note 3 User Manual

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Page 1 Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Get Started Your Phone at a Glance Set Up Your Phone Activate Your Phone Complete the Setup Process Set Up Voicemail Sprint Account Information and Help Sprint Account Passwords Manage Your Account Sprint Support Services Phone Basics Your Phone’s Layout Turn Your Phone On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off S Pen Overview Removing S Pen from your Phone S Pen Settings Use S Pen Air Gesture Motion Gestures Phone Motions Palm Motions Smart Screen Air View Air View Pen Options Air View Finger Options Voice Control Multi Window Touch Gestures Your Home Screen Create Shortcuts Add and Remove Primary Shortcuts Add and Remove Widgets...
Page 3 Extended Home Screens Recent Applications Status Bar and Notification Panel Quick Settings Notification Panel Settings Enter Text Text Input Methods Google Voice Typing 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 Message Call Emergency Numbers Receive Phone Calls Answer an Incoming Call Mute the Ringing Sound Reject an Incoming Call Reject a Call with a Text Message Voicemail Voicemail Setup Voicemail Notification Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages Visual Voicemail Set Up Visual Voicemail Review Visual Voicemail Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages Visual Voicemail Options Configure Visual Voicemail Settings Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu Phone Call Options...
Page 4 Options While on a Call Caller ID Call Waiting Conference Calling Call Forwarding Speed Dials Logs View Logs Logs Options Clear Logs Contacts Get Started With Contacts Access Contacts Contacts Options Add a Contact Save a Phone Number to a Contact Edit a Contact Add or Edit Information for a Contact Assign a Picture to a Contact Assign a Ringtone to a Contact Link a Contact Delete a Contact Add Contacts to Favorites Create Groups Share a Contact Contacts Settings Accounts and Messages Google Account Create a Google Account Sign In to Your Google Account Access Gmail Send a Gmail Message Samsung Account Email Add an Email Account Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account Compose and Send Email...
Page 5 Reply or Forward Email Manage Your Email Inbox Email Settings Delete an Email Account Text and Multimedia Messages Send a Text Message (SMS) Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) Save and Resume a Draft Message New Messages Notification Managing Message Conversations Messages Settings Social Networking Accounts Facebook YouTube Hangouts Google+ Apps and Entertainment App Groups Google Play Store Find and Install an App Create a Google Wallet Account Open an Installed App Uninstall an App Navigation Google Maps Scout Galaxy Apps Samsung Hub WatchON Flipboard My Magazine Sprint TV & Movies Music Apps Google Play Music Music Sprint Music Plus Google Play Movies & TV...
Page 6 Google Play Books Google Play Games Google Play Newsstand Group Play Sprint Zone NextRadio Samsung Link Configure Samsung Link Settings Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device CBS Sports BaconReader 1Weather Kids Mode Web and Data Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) Your User Name Data Connection Status and Indicators Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Add a VPN Connect to a VPN Disconnect from a VPN Chrome Internet Camera and Video Camera Open the Camera Take a Picture Record Videos Camera Options Quick Camera Settings Advanced Camera Settings Gallery...
Page 7 View Photos and Videos Zoom In or Out on a Photo Working with Photos Share Photos and Videos Photos Story Album Video Tools and Calendar Action Memo Calendar Add an Event to the Calendar Event Alerts View Events Erase Events Calculator Clock Downloads Dropbox Download the Desktop Application Accessing Dropbox on Your Device Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox Google Drive Google Now Google Search Google Settings Google Voice Search Help KNOX My Files PEN.UP Polaris Office 5 Scrapbook S Health S Note S Translator SketchBook for Galaxy TripAdvisor...
Page 8 Lumen Toolbar Lookout Security Voice Services S Voice Voice Recorder Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off The Bluetooth Settings Menu Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Send Information Using Bluetooth Receive Information Using Bluetooth microSD Card Insert a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card View Memory Card Usage Format a Memory Card Unmount a Memory Card Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer System Updates Before Updating Your Firmware Update Your Phone Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service Access Sprint Worldwide Info from Your Phone Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Your SIM Card Enable Global Roaming Mode Make and Receive Worldwide Calls Sprint International Voicemail Service Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use Access Your Voicemail Internationally International Voicemail Troubleshooting International Data Roaming Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services Access Email and Data Services on Internationally on GSM/UMTS Networks Access Email and Data Services Internationally on CDMA Networks...
Page 9 International Roaming Status Messages Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service Settings Wi-Fi Calling Settings Wi-Fi Settings Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Configure Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Turn Hotspot On or Off Configure Hotspot Allowed Devices for Hotspot Bluetooth Settings Tethering Airplane Mode Data Usage Location Settings More Networks Settings Default Messaging App Printing Mobile Networks Roaming Turn NFC On or Off Android Beam Tap and Pay S Beam Nearby Devices Screen Mirroring Sound Volume Vibration Intensity Ringtones Vibrations Default Notification Sound Vibrate When Ringing viii...
Page 10 Dialing Keypad Tone Touch Sounds Screen Lock Sound Haptic Feedback Emergency Tone Pen Attach/Detach Sound Samsung Applications Sound Settings Samsung Keyboard HDMI Audio Output Adapt Sound Display Settings Brightness Screen Timeout Touch Key Light Duration Screen Mode Reading Mode Auto Adjust Screen Tone Multi Window Daydream Auto Rotate Screen Show Battery Percentage Edit After Screen Capture LED Indicator Lock Screen Screen Lock Set a Swipe Screen Lock Set a Signature Screen Lock Set a Pattern Screen Lock Set a PIN Screen Lock Set a Password Screen Lock Wallpaper Font Notification Panel Settings Easy Mode Accessibility Call Settings Call Rejection...
Page 11 Set Up Call Rejection Messages Answering/Ending Calls Turn Off Screen During Calls Call Alerts Incoming Call Notifications Call Accessories Ringtones and Keypad Tones Personalize Call Sound Noise Reduction Increase Volume in Pocket US Dialing International Dialing TTY Mode Hearing Aids DTMF Tones Voicemail Settings Voice Privacy Blocking Mode Language and Input Choose a Default Language Set a Default Input Method Samsung Keyboard Settings Swype Settings Google Voice Typing Settings Handwriting Recognition Speech Settings Pointer Speed Voice Control Hands-Free Mode S Pen One-Handed Operation Air Gesture Settings Air View Air Command Motions Palm Motion Smart Screen...
Page 12 Smart Stay Smart Rotation Smart Pause Smart Scroll Auto-Adjust Touch Sensitivity Accounts Add an Account Configure Account Settings Cloud Backup and Reset Date and Time Accessory Application Manager Default Applications Battery Power Saving Mode Storage Security Encryption Passwords Device Administration Security Update Service Credential Storage Activate This Device System Update About Device Copyright Information Index...
Page 13: Get Started
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint 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. 1. Install the battery. Using the slot on the upper left side of the battery cover, gently lift the cover off the phone. Get Started...
Page 14 Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, and gently press the battery into place. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. 2. Plug the USB cable into the USB 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: Your phone supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, and includes a USB 3.0 cable for higher data transfer speeds when connected to another USB 3.0 device. You can also use USB 2.0 cables (not included) to charge and connect your phone. 4. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on. Get Started...
Page 15: Activate Your Phone
If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup application. If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information. Activate Your Phone Follow the instructions below to activate your phone, if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account. If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation screen, which may be followed by software updates. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number on your account (you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer online or directly on your phone. Activate on your computer: Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone. Activate on your phone: Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process. To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211- 4727. Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the ...
Page 16: Set Up Voicemail
1. At the Welcome screen, follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup for each topic. Tap Next, or the right arrow, to move through the steps. You can skip options to continue to the next one. During setup, you may see these options: Language: Choose the default language for your phone’s operation. Accessibility: Configure settings to access settings to improve the accessibility of your phone’s features if you are visually impaired or hard of hearing. Wi-Fi: By default, your phone prompts you to use Wi-Fi when accessing data services. Tap a Wi-Fi access point to connect to it, or you can continue setup using your phone’s connection to the wireless network. Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. Sign in to your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account. Got Google?: Your phone uses your Google Account to provide access to many features and apps. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or sign up for a new Google Account right from your phone. You can also skip signing in to your Google Account, or sign in later. Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Backup, Location and Communication options. This phone belongs to: Enter your First and Last name, to personalize Google features and apps. Dropbox: Dropbox provides Web-based “cloud” storage, so you can save your photos and videos. You can create a new account here, or sign in to your existing Dropbox account. Device name: Your device name is how you and other devices identify your phone, such as ...
Page 17: Sprint Account Information And Help
1. Press Home a nd tap Phone. If your screen is locked, press the Power/Lock Key to turn on the display and then swipe your screen in any direction. See Turn Your Screen On and Off. 2. Touch and hold t o dial your voicemail number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Important: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help. Sprint Account Passwords As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy. Account User Name and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on ...
Page 18: Manage Your Account
Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone. Online: sprint.com/mysprint Access your account information. Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan). View and pay your bill. Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment. Purchase accessories. Shop for the latest Sprint phones. View available Sprint service plans and options. Learn more about data services and other products like games, ring tones, screen savers, and more. From Your Sprint Phone 1. Press a nd then tap Phone. 2. Do any of the following: Tap t o access Sprint Zone and a summary of your Sprint service plan or to get answers to other questions.
Page 19: Sprint Operator Services
Press Home a nd tap Phone, and then tap . Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. Press Home a nd tap Phone, and then tap . For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com/mysprint. Get Started...
Page 20: 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 This illustration outlines your phone’s basic features. LED indicator glows or blinks in different colors to show status when the screen is turned off. The LED glows red when charging, and blinks red when the battery is low; b links blue when a notification has arrived, or when you are recording voice; and glows green when the battery is fully charged and the phone is attached to a charger. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls. Proximity and LightSensors detect the presence of objects near the phone, such as when using air gesture or motion settings. For example, while talking on the phone the sensor detects when it’s near your ear and turns off the screen to prevent accidental key presses. Front Camera a llows you to take pictures and videos of yourself. Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes. Phone Basics...
Page 21: Turn Your Phone On And Off
Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard. Home Key returns you to the home screen. Press and hold to open the recently used applications window, and access Task Manager and Google Search. Menu Key allows you to access a menu from most of your phone’s screens. Volume Key adjusts the volume of your phone’s sounds. From the home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call. Infrared transmitter allows you to control other devices, such as a TV, in conjunction with apps like WatchON. Microphones allow other callers to hear you when you are using the speakerphone, and capture sound during recording. 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Camera lets you take pictures and record videos. Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a photo or video. USB Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the charger/USB 3.0 cable (included) and other optional accessories (not included). Speaker plays ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in ...
Page 22: Turn Your Screen On And Off
Turn Your Screen On and Off Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it. Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock Key. Pressing the Power/Lock Key again will turn on the screen and display the lock screen. To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen (times out) after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen is off. Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout. Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock Key. 2. Unlock the screen: If you are using the default screen lock, swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it. ...
Page 23: S Pen Settings
S Pen Settings Configure S Pen settings, including options for gestures and sounds, and for tracking S Pen when it’s not stored in your device. To access S Pen Settings, tap > Settings > Controls > S Pen. Note: For more information about S Pen settings, see S Pen. Use S Pen There are several different functions you can perform by using the S Pen. Easy Clip Instantly outline and crop images on the screen, in any shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped content, or personalize it with your own handwriting. To use Easy Clip, press and hold the S Pen button, and then draw around the image you want to clip, making sure to close the shape. On the pop-up menu, tap the app you want to paste the image into. If you do nothing, the image is stored to Clipboard. Air Command Use Air Command to access special features. Hover S Pen over the screen, and then press the S Pen button. On the Air Command menu, tap a feature to launch it. Air Command features include: Action Memo: Use S Pen to create a memo. For more information about Action Memo, see Action Memo. Scrapbooker: Select items, and then add them to your Scrapbook. Press the S Pen button, and then draw around an area of the screen, being sure to close the loop. You can select a scrapbook for the new item, or create a new scrapbook. Phone Basics...
Page 24: Air Gesture
Screen Write: Capture a screen shot, and then write on the image and save it as a new image. S Finder: Enter keywords or symbols, and then search for matches on your phone. Pen Window: Draw a window on the screen, and then choose an app to run in the window. Launch Action Memo Action Memo is an application that you can launch from any screen to take quick notes or jot down ideas. To open Action Memo, hold the S Pen button and double-tap the screen. Note: To find all your action memos, press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > Action memo Screen Capture Capture a screen, to share or save for later. After you capture a screen, you can use S Pen to write or draw a note on the screen. To take a screen capture, hold the S Pen button and press and hold the S Pen anywhere on the screen. Note: After you capture a screen, you can use S Pen to write or draw a note on the screen. Air View Air View delivers more functionality with less clicks, making you more productive. Hover S Pen over the screen to preview content, or view information about an item on the screen. For example: Hover over an email in a list to preview the message before opening it.
Page 25: Motion Gestures
The Air gesture icon displays in the Status bar when you have Air gesture option turned On, and the current app supports Air gestures. Air gestures include: Quick glance: When On, you can reach toward the device with the screen off to see important information at a glance. Air jump: When On, you can scroll the body of email messages in screen-sized jumps. Air browse: When On, you can move between pictures, pages, or music tracks. Air call-accept: When On, you can wave your hand over the screen to answer incoming calls. Note: To learn about Air Gesture, or to configure options, press a nd tap > Settings > Controls > Air gesture. For more information, see Air Gesture Settings. Motion Gestures Control your phone with natural movements, like putting the device to your ear to call a contact displayed on the screen, or covering the screen with your hand to mute an incoming call. Phone Motions Use Motions to control your phone by moving it in specific ways. Available motions include: Direct call: When On, you can lift the device to your ear while viewing a contact to call the contact. Smart alert: When On, you can lift the phone to receive notifications of missed calls and notifications that occurred while the device was stationary.
Page 26: Smart Screen
Mute/pause: When On, you can mute incoming calls and pause playback by covering the screen with your hand. Note: To learn about Palm motions, or to configure options, press a nd tap > Settings > Controls > Palm motion. For more information, see Palm Motion. Smart Screen Smart screen features allow you 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 features include: Smart stay: The screen will not time out as long as you are looking at it. Smart rotation: The screen automatically updates to match the angle at which you are viewing Smart pause: The screen automatically pauses video playback when you look away from the screen. Smart scroll: The screen will scroll according to the tilt of the phone or your face. Smart screen uses the front camera to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors that may affect the ability of the front camera to detect your face are: When the phone is not docked or held upright, for example when placed on a table. When the front camera cannot detect your face and eyes. When the front camera is being used for the current application. When the source of light is behind you, or when using the phone in the dark.
Page 27: Air View Finger Options
Information preview: Hover over items to display information previews, extended text, or enlarged images, depending on the type of item. Progress preview: Hover over a progress bar, such as for video playback, to display a scene preview or elapsed playback time. Speed dial preview: Hover over a speed dial to display the name of the contact assigned to the speed dial. Icon labels: Hover over an app icon to display the app name. List scrolling: Hover over the edge of the screen to scroll up or down a list of items. Note: To learn about Air view pen features, and configure options, press a nd tap > Settings > Controls > Air view > Air view pen options. For more information, see Air View. Air View Finger Options Use Air view finger options to choose what is displayed when you hover your finger over items on the screen. Information preview: Hover over items to display information previews, extended text, or enlarged images, depending on the type of item.
Page 28: Multi Window
Configure Voice Control Enable Voice control features, and learn about using them. Press a nd tap > Settings > Controls > Voice control. Multi Window Multi Window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. Enable Multi Window Before using Multi window, turn the option On in the Display settings. When Multi window is turned On, you can launch it from any screen by holding the Back Key. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Multi window to turn Multi window On or Off. Note: You can also enable or disable Multi window from the Notification panel. Sweep your finger down from the Status bar at the top of the screen, and then tap Multi window in Quick settings. You may need to swipe your finger to the right or left over the Quick settings to find Multi window. Display Multi Window After you enable Multi window, you can control whether Multi window displays on the screen, for ...
Page 29: Touch Gestures
While using one app, touch the tab to display Multi Window, and then touch and drag an app to the screen. Adjust the Size of Apps in Multi Window: While using Multi Window, you can adjust the size of the two apps on the screen. Touch and drag t o a new position. Drag content from one app to the other: In selected apps, you can you can drag text or images between apps. Tap ...
Page 30 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. Phone Basics...
Page 31 Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Phone Basics...
Page 32 Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: You can control screen rotation with the Auto-rotate screen setting. To make this selection, press a nd then tap > Settings > Device > Display > Auto rotate screen. See Auto Rotate Screen for more information. Phone Basics...
Page 33: Your Home Screen
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 seven home screens. Tap a thumbnail to go straight to another home screen. Your Home Screen The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Note: You can keep swiping in one direction to move through all the home screens, back to the home screen. The indicators above the primary app icons let you know your current screen position. Tip: Press t o return to the main home screen from any other screen. Phone Basics...
Page 34: Create Shortcuts
Create Shortcuts Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen. Add Shortcuts from the Applications Menu 1. Press t o display the main home screen, and then swipe left or right to navigate to the desired screen. 2. Tap Apps to display applications, and then scroll to locate your desired application. 3. Touch and hold the application icon, and then drag it to a position on the home screen. 4. Release the shortcut to place it on the screen. Add Shortcuts from the Home Screen 1. Press t o display the main home screen, and then swipe left or right to navigate to the desired screen. 2. Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen, and then tap Apps and widgets. 3. Touch and hold the application icon, and then drag it to a position on the home screen. 4. ...
Page 35: Add And Remove Primary Shortcuts
3. Drag the icon to the Remove icon and release it. As you place the shortcut into the Trash, both items turn red. Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the application, it simply removes the shortcut from the home screen. Add and Remove Primary Shortcuts Primary shortcuts appear at the bottom of the main home screen by default (Phone, Contacts, Messages, Internet, and Apps). You can change any of your primary shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut. You can also replace a primary shortcut with a folder. Note: Before replacing a primary shortcut, you must first add the replacement shortcut to the Home Screen. For more information, see Create Shortcuts. Add Primary Shortcuts 1. Press t o display the main home screen. 2. Scroll the home screen to find the shortcut or folder you want to add as the new primary shortcut. 3. Touch and hold the new shortcut or folder, and then drag it to the empty space in the row of primary shortcuts. The new primary shortcut or folder will now appear on all home screens. Replace Primary Shortcuts 1. Press t o display the main home screen. 2. Touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to replace, and then drag it to an empty space on any home screen. 3. ...
Page 36: Add And Remove Widgets
Add and Remove 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. Add a Widget 1. Press t o display the main home screen, and then navigate to the desired screen. 2. Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen, and then tap Apps and widgets > Widgets. 3. Touch and hold a widget, and then drag it to a position on the home screen. 4. Release the widget to place it on the screen. Tip: You can also add widgets directly from the Widgets screen. From the home screen, tap Apps, and then tap the Widgets tab to display the Widgets screen. Remove a Widget 1. Press t o display the main home screen. 2. Touch and hold the desired widget. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. 3. ...
Page 37: Recent Applications
Tip: You can also add a home screen directly from another home screen. Touch and hold an empty area and then tap Page to add a screen. Remove a Home Screen 1. Press t o display the main home screen. 2. Pinch the screen to display home screen options. 3. Touch and hold on a screen, and then drag it to the Trash. Change the Order of Home Screens 1. Press t o display the main home screen. 2. Pinch the screen to display home screen options. 3. Touch and hold on a screen, and then drag it to a new position. Recent Applications You can access recently-used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications themselves. 1. Press and hold f rom any screen to display recently used applications. 2. Tap an application to open it. Status Bar and Notification Panel The Status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the ...
Page 38 Icon Description Vibrate Mute Speakerphone Active Network (full signal) Network (roaming) 3G (data service) 4G (data service) Airplane Mode Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call New email New Gmail New message New voicemail Event USB connection Updates available Downloading Keyboard active Phone Basics...
Page 39: Quick Settings
1. Swipe your finger down from the Status bar at the top of the screen to display Notifications. 2. Tap Quick settings > Edit. To replace settings, touch and hold on a button, and drag it to a new position. You can drag buttons from the Available buttons area of the screen to a position in the Notification panel area, or from the Notification panel area to the Available buttons. To select whether or not to select brightness adjustment options from the Notification panel, check or uncheck the Brightness adjustment check box. Enter Text You can type on your device using the available touchscreen QWERTY keyboard, or by speaking your inputs. Text Input Methods Your device offers several text input methods. Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text. Swype lets you enter words by swiping across the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap letters to enter words. Phone Basics...
Page 40: Google Voice Typing
3. Once you have completed entering your text, tap Done. The onscreen keyboard will reappear. Note: Select a language by tapping the current language displayed in the Listening area. Tap Add more languages to assign a new language via the Google voice typing menu. Removing the check mark from the Automatic field allows you to select additional languages. Configure Google Voice Typing Press a nd tap > Settings > Controls>Language and input, and then tap beside Google voice typing. Samsung Keyboard With Samsung Keyboard, it's 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 input method > Samsung keyboard. Phone Basics...
Page 41: Swype
t o switch to a symbols keyboard, to enter symbols. There are two symbol keyboards. Tap t o switch to Google Voice typing, to enter text by speaking. Configure Samsung Keyboard You can use the Samsung keyboard settings to configure options, such as predictive text, SwiftKey Flow (entering text by swiping over the letters on the keyboard), key-tap feedback, and more. Press a nd tap > Settings >Controls >Language and input, and then tap b eside Samsung keyboard. – or – Access settings directly from the keyboard by touching and holding , and then tapping . Note: For more information about Samsung Keyboard settings, see Samsung Keyboard Settings. Swype Swype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap letters to enter words. Swype provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which can compensate for tapping the wrong keys on the virtual QWERTY keyboards. Note: The first time you use Swype, you’ll see an onscreen tutorial. Follow the prompts to see ...
Page 42: Tips For Editing Text
Tips for Editing Text These tips allow you to cut or copy selected text and paste it into a separate selected area. 1. In a text entry field, double-tap the text. 2. Touch and drag the sliders to highlight and select the desired text. 3. Tap an onscreen option from the Edit text menu bar. You can drag your finger along the menu bar to see all the options: Select all: Highlights all the text in the field. Cut: Removes the selected text and saves it to the clipboard. Copy: Copies the selected text to the clipboard. Translate: Launch S Translator to translate the selected text. (This option appears if you have downloaded and installed the S Translator app from the Samsung group of apps.) Paste: Insert the last copied or cut text into the current field. Clipboard: Display the clipboard to choose previously cut or copied text. Phone Basics...
Page 43: Phone Calls
Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls 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 keypad. 1. Press a nd tap Phone. If you don’t see the keypad, tap the Keypad tab to display it. 2. Tap the number keys on the keypad to enter the phone number. As you enter digits, contacts with matching numbers display. If you see the number you want to dial, tap it to place the call immediately without entering the rest of the number. 3. Tap t o call the number. 4. To end the call, tap . Options While Dialing While dialing a call with the keypad, tap f or these options: ...
Page 44: Call From Logs
Call settings: Configure call settings. For more information, see Call Settings. Help: Learn about using the Phone app. Call from Logs All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded in Logs. You can place a call to numbers or contacts that display in this area. 1. Press a nd tap Phone. 2. Tap the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays. 3. Tap a recent call, and then tap t o dial the call. Tip: You can also swipe the entry from left to right to place a call, or from right to left to send a message. Call from Contacts You can place calls directly from your Contacts list using either of the following procedures. Note: You can also access Contacts from the Phone app. Tap Phone, and then tap the Contacts tab. 1. Press a nd tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact and then tap ...
Page 45: Call Emergency Numbers
1. Press a nd tap > Email. – or – Press a nd tap > Google > Gmail. 2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number. 3. The Phone screen displays, with the phone number automatically entered and ready to be dialed. To place the call, tap . Call Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted. Note: To call the 9-1-1 emergency number when the phone’s screen is locked, press t o turn the screen on, and then touch Emergency call at the bottom of the lock screen. 1. Press a nd tap Phone.
Page 46: Mute The Ringing Sound
When the call comes in, touch and slide to the right to answer the 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 Phone Motions for options, including the Mute/pause Motion to mute incoming calls by turning over the phone. Reject an Incoming Call The following procedure shows you how to reject an incoming call. When the call comes in, touch and slide to the left. Reject a Call with a Text Message You can automatically reject an incoming call by sending a text message to the caller. 1. Touch and drag Reject call with message toward the top of the screen. 2. Select an existing message and tap – or – Tap Create new message to compose a new text message. Voicemail The following topics outline your phone’s voicemail service.
Page 47: Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
By sounding the assigned ringer type. By displaying i n the Notifications area of the Status bar when a new voicemail message is received. Note: When you are roaming off the network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. It is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your wireless phone number. When your voicemail answers, touch a nd enter your password. Roaming rates apply when you access voicemail while roaming off the network. 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 network service area. Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone (using either traditional voicemail or Visual Voicemail) or from any other touch-tone phone. Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you access voicemail from your wireless phone. Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. Press a nd tap Phone. 2. ...
Page 48: Set Up Visual Voicemail
feature periodically goes out to your voicemail, and gathers the caller information from all of the current voicemails. It then populates a list with the caller name and number, along with the length of time and priority level of the voicemail message. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Follow the prompts to set up an account and learn about using Visual Voicemail. Note: You can also access Visual Voicemail from the Phone keypad by tapping . Set Up Visual Voicemail Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional voicemail. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Set Up Voicemail. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Touch Personalize now and follow the system prompts to: Create a password (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when ...
Page 49: Listen To Multiple Voicemail Messages
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages When you are done listening to a voicemail message you can easily access other voicemail messages without returning to the main voicemail screen. 1. Listen to the current voicemail message. 2. Swipe your finger left or right to display the next or previous message. (It will begin playing automatically.) You can navigate through voicemail messages as frequently as you'd like. You can even move to the next or previous message before you're finished listening to the current one. Visual Voicemail Options Your visual voicemail options appear as icons at the bottom of the voicemail review screen. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Touch a message to review it. The following options are available while reviewing a voicemail message: Note: Not all options are available for all messages. Call: Return the call. Share: Send the message via Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth share, Dropbox, Scrapbook, Messages, Gmail, Email, Voicemail, S Note, Hangouts, Google+, or Flipboard. Delete: Erase the selected message(s) from your Visual Voicemail. Reply: Respond to the message via text or voice message. Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, ...
Page 50: Change Your Main Greeting Via The Voicemail Menu
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu 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. Press a nd tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Touch > Settings > Personalize voicemail. 3. Touch OK to connect to the voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your current greeting. Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages. This name or number identifies you to recipients of your voicemail messages. 1. Press ...
Page 51: Caller Id
Speaker: Switch the call’s audio between the phone’s speaker (Speaker On), or the Earpiece (Speaker Off). In either mode, you can adjust the call volume with the Volume Key. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear when using the Speaker for call audio. Mute/Unmute: Switch the microphone On or Off, to control whether the other parties on the call can hear you or any background sounds. Headset: Switch the call’s audio between the phone’s speaker/earpiece, and a paired Bluetooth headset. 3. ...
Page 52: Conference Calling
1. Slide t o the right. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.) 2. To switch back to the first caller, tap Swap. Note: For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing b efore placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated when you end the call. Conference Calling With Conference calling, also known as 3-way calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1. Press a nd tap Phone. 2. Tap the number keys to enter a phone number, and then tap . 3. Once you have established the call, tap Add call and dial the second number. (This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.) 4. When you’re connected to the second party, tap Merge. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected. 5. To end the conference call, tap . Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your ...
Page 53: Speed Dials
1. Press a nd tap Phone. 2. Tap . 3. Tap . (You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.) Speed Dials You can assign Speed dials to Contacts, to make dialing easier. You can assign Speed dials from 1-100. By default, Speed dial 1 is assigned to Voicemail, and cannot be reassigned. Assign Speed Dials 1. Press a nd tap Phone. 2. Tap > Speed dial setting. 3. Tap an unused Speed dial and then select a contact to assign it to the Speed dial. Remove Speed Dials 1. ...
Page 54: Logs
3. Tap > Change order, and then tap an entry to highlight it. 4. Tap an unassigned space to move the highlighted Speed dial to the new Speed dial. 5. Tap Done when you’re finished. Making a Call Using a Speed Dial 1. Press a nd tap Phone. 2. Tap 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. View Logs The following procedures will guide you through viewing your call logs list. 1. Press a nd tap Phone > Logs. 2. To choose logs to display, tap > View, and then tap All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls, Received calls, or Rejected calls.
Page 55 1. Press a nd tap Phone > Logs. 2. Tap > Delete. 3. Tap the check box beside individual calls, or beside Select all to select calls for deletion. 4. Tap Delete and then tap Delete to confirm. Phone Calls...
Page 56: Contacts
Before using Contacts, it’s best to learn a few basics. You can create a Google contact, a phone contact, or a Corporate (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) contact. Google contacts are synchronized between your phone and a Google Account you set up on your phone. If you have multiple Google Accounts set up on your phone, you’ll need to select an account when adding a contact. Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts are synchronized between your phone and an ® ® Exchange Server or Microsoft Outlook account set up on your phone. Samsung account contacts are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account, if you have a Samsung account set up on your phone. Device contacts are stored locally on the phone. Note: If the phone is ever reset to its factory parameters, contacts stored only on the device will be lost. Access Contacts There are a few ways to display Contacts. Press a nd tap Contacts. – or – Press a nd tap Phone, and then tap the Contacts tab.
Page 57: Add A Contact
Delete: Select contacts to erase. Business cards: View and capture contact information from business cards. You can take a picture of a business card, and your phone will read contact information from the picture to create a contact or update a contact. Import/Export: Import or export contacts from the phone’s memory (USB storage), or from an optional, installed memory card (SD card, not included). You might have contacts stored in phone memory or on a memory card if you are moving from and old phone, or if you received them via Bluetooth from another device. Share namecard via: Choose contacts to share as namecards (vcards). Not all other devices support the use of vcards. Merge accounts: Combine device contacts with a Google or Samsung account. Accounts: Access an account that is set up on your phone, or set up a new account. Speed dial setting: Assign Speed dials to a contacts. Send message/email: Create a new text message or email, and select contacts as recipients. Contacts to display: Allows you choose contacts to display, from accounts set up on your phone, or other sources. Settings: Configure contact options, including whether to show only contacts with phone numbers and whether to list or display by first name or last name. There is also an option to specify how contacts are transferred to another device, either individually or as a full group. For more information, see Contacts Settings.
Page 58: Save A Phone Number To A Contact
Tap t o assign a picture to the new entry: Image: Choose a picture from Gallery. Pictures by people: Choose pictures by tags. Take picture: Take a new picture with Camera. S Note: Choose an image from S Note. Tap the Name field and use the onscreen keyboard to enter the full name. Tap b eside the Name field to display additional fields. Tap the Phone number field, and then enter the phone number. Tap t o add another Phone number. Tap , and then choose a label for the number. Tap the Email address field, and then enter an email address. Tap t o add another Email address. Tap , and then choose a label for the address Tap Groups to assign the contact to a group.
Page 59: Edit A Contact
Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more. Add or Edit Information for a Contact You can modify existing contact information to keep your information up-to-date. 1. Press a nd tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap > Edit. 3. Tap any field you want to change or add. See Add a Contact. 4. Add or edit the information, and then tap Save. Assign a Picture to a Contact Adding a picture to a contact creates a more personal and easily recognized entry. For example, when you receive a call from a contact, the picture will display. 1. Press a nd tap Contacts.
Page 60: Link A Contact
Link a Contact When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, phone, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. In Contacts, you can link multiple entries to display them as a single contact. 1. Press a nd tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it. 3. Tap > Link another contact. – or – Tap > Link contact. 4. Tap another contact to link it to the original contact. Note: You can link up to five contacts in a single entry. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. Press a nd tap Contacts. 2. ...
Page 61 Create a New Group 1. Press a nd tap Contacts. 2. Tap the Groups tab, and then tap > Create. 3. Tap fields to enter information about the group: Tap Group name to enter a name for the new group. Tap Group ringtone to select a ringtone for notifications for incoming calls from group members. Tap Message alert to select a ringtone for notifications for new messages from group members. Tap Vibration pattern to select a vibration pattern for alerts to incoming calls or messages from group members. 4. Tap Add member and select a member or members to add to the new group, and then tap Done. 5. Tap Save to save the new group. Add a Contact to a Group 1. ...
Page 62: Share A Contact
Send an Email or Gmail to a Group 1. Press a nd tap Contacts. 2. Tap the Groups tab, and then tap a group. 3. Tap > Send email. 4. Select the recipients of the new message (indicated by a green checkmark) and then tap Done. 5. Choose Email or Gmail. 6. Follow the prompts to compose and send the message. Share a Contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messages, or Wi-Fi Direct. 1. Press a nd tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap ...
Page 63 Only contacts with phones: When enabled, only contacts with at least one phone number stored will display in Contacts. List by: Choose how contacts are listed, by First name or Last name, in alphabetical order. Display contacts by: Choose how contacts display, with First name first, or Last name first. Contact sharing settings: When sending namecards, you can select how they are transferred. Tap Settings, and then choose an option: Sending all namecards: You can send all namecards together, to reduce transmission time. Not all devices support this type of sending. If the target device does not support group sending of namecards, only one contact will be sent. Send namecards individually: You can send all namecards individually. Using this option may take a long time, because the target device must accept the contacts individually as you send them. Contacts...
Page 64: Accounts And Messages
Accounts and Messages With Sprint 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 Hangout, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account. To use these apps on your phone, you must set up your Google Account on your phone. Setting up your account on your phone syncs your phone and your online Google Account. For more information about Google Accounts, visit google.com. Create a Google Account If you do not already have a Google Account, you can create one from your phone. Note: Although you need a Google Account to use certain features of your phone, such as Google Play, you do not need to use Gmail as the default email account for your phone. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Google > New. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account. Sign In to Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to ...
Page 65: Send A Gmail Message
> Save draft. To view your draft email messages, from the Inbox, tap the menu at the top of the screen, and then tap Drafts. To delete the current email message, tap > Discard. Samsung Account Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Galaxy Apps, Samsung Link, WatchON, and much more. When you sign in to your Samsung account on your phone, you can access Samsung-specific content and features from your phone. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings> General. 2. Tap Accounts > Add account >Samsung account, and then tap Sign in or Create new account. 3. Follow the prompts to sign into your account, or create a new account. Note: Tap Help for more information about Samsung accounts, or for help with your account. Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts. You can also access your Exchange ActiveSync email on your phone. Accounts and Messages...
Page 66: Add An Email Account
Add an Email Account Email allows you to send and receive email using various email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. Note: You can also add email accounts from Settings. Press a nd tap > Settings > General > Accounts > Add account > Email. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Email. 2. If this is the first Email account you are setting up on your phone, enter your email address and password. To see your password as you enter it, tap Show password. – or – If you already have Email account(s) set up on your phone, tap > Settings > Add account. 3. Tap Next to start automatic email setup. If you need to configure custom settings, tap Manual setup and then enter your settings. These may include mail type, user name, password, server, security type, etc. 4. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account. 5. ...
Page 67: Compose And Send Email
4. Tap Manual setup and then enter your settings. You may need to consult your network administrator for this information: Domain\Username: Enter your network domain and username, separated by “\”. Password: Enter your network access password (case-sensitive). Exchange Server: Enter your system’s Exchange server remote email address. Obtain this information from your company network administrator. Use secure connection (SSL): Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system requires SSL encryption. Use client certification: Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system requires certification. 5. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account. 6. Tap Done to complete setup. Note: You can also add email accounts from the Email app. Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > ...
Page 68: Reply Or Forward Email
4. To send the message, tap . Reply or Forward Email Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Email. 2. On the email account Inbox, tap a message to view it. 3. Tap ( Reply), ( Reply all) to reply to the original recipient list, or tap ( Forward) to forward the message to new recipient(s) in the To field. 4. Enter a message (if desired) and then tap . Manage Your Email Inbox The following procedures allow you to view, refresh, sort, and delete your email messages. View Your Email Inbox 1. ...
Page 69: Email Settings
Sort Email Messages 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Email. 2. On the email account Inbox, tap > Sort by. 3. Select an option to sort email messages. Delete Email Messages 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap the check boxes beside emails you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete, and then tap Delete to confirm. Email Settings You can edit general preferences, which apply to all email accounts, or configure settings for specific email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more. Note: Available settings depend on the type of email account. Edit General Preferences 1. ...
Page 70: Edit Account Settings
Split view mode: Split view divides the screen in half when the phone is in landscape orientation, and displays the inbox on one side and email contents on the other side. Edit Account Settings You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more. Note: Available settings depend on the type of email account. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap > Settings, and then tap an account to configure settings: Sync settings: Configure settings for synchronizing email for this account between your phone and the server. Sync Email: When enabled, your phone maintains synchronization with your email account. The last synchronization is displayed.
Page 71: Delete An Email Account
Your name: Enter a name, for recipients to see when you send emails. Always Cc/Bcc myself: Choose options for sending a copy of emails you send to yourself, as a copy (Cc) or blind copy (Bcc). Show images: When enabled, images in emails will be displayed automatically. Forward with attachments: Choose whether to automatically include attachments when forwarding an email. Auto download attachments: Choose whether the phone automatically downloads email attachments when you are connected to Wi-Fi. You might use this option to control how and whether you use your plan’s data services to download attachments. Auto resend times: Choose the number of times the phone attempts to resend an email after a delivery failure. Incoming settings: Configure settings, including your email account password. Outgoing settings: Configure settings, including Username and Password. Folder sync settings: Choose folders to synchronize between your phone and account. Period to sync Calendar: Choose the period for synchronizing calendar events between your phone and account.
Page 72: Text And Multimedia Messages
1. Press a nd tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap > Settings > Account settings and then tap . 3. Tap an account to mark it for deletion. 4. Tap Delete, and then tap OK to delete the account. Text and Multimedia Messages With Text Messages (SMS), you can send and receive text messages between your phone and another phone that supports Messages. Multimedia Messages, (MMS), can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact namecards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar). See your service plan for applicable charges for Messages. Send a Text Message (SMS) Quickly compose and sent text messages on your phone. 1. Press a nd tap Messages. 2. Tap .
Page 73: Save And Resume A Draft Message
3. Tap Enter recipient or Contacts, and then enter a contact name, 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. Touch a match to add it to the message. 4. Tap Enter message and enter your message. 5. To add an attachment, tap , and then select a file to attach: Image: Choose a picture from Gallery. Take a picture: Launch the Camera to take a photo, and then add it to your message by tapping Save. Video: Choose a video from Gallery. Record video: Launch the Camera to record a video, and then add it to your message by tapping Save. Audio: Choose a sound from Music. Record audio: Launch Voice Recorder to record a new sound. S Note: Launch S Note to choose or create a note. For more information, see S Note. Calendar: Add an event from your calendar. Location: Attach a map showing your location. Contacts: Add a contact entry (namecard) to the message. 6. Tap ...
Page 74: Managing Message Conversations
the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Messages Settings for details. When you receive a new message, an icon d isplays in the Status bar, and the Messages app icon a lso displays the number of new messages. To open the message, slide your finger down from the Status bar to open the Notification panel, and then tap the new message. For information on reading and replying to messages see Managing Message Conversations. Managing Message Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads in the All messages screen. Threaded text or multimedia messages let you see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the screen. Read a Text Message On the Messages screen, tap the text message or message thread to open and read it. If you have a new message notification, slide your finger down from the Status bar to open the Notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, touch and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap View message details. If a message contains a link to a Web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the Web browser. 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. ...
Page 75 3. Tap the Entermessage field and then type your reply message. 4. Once complete, tap Protect a Message From Deletion You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted, even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. Press a nd tap Messages. 2. On the Messages screen, tap a message thread. 3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock. 4. Tap Lock on the options menu. A lock icon displays on the message. Delete a Message Thread 1. Press a nd tap Messages. 2. Touch and hold the message thread that you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete, and then follow the prompts to delete the thread. Delete Multiple Message Threads 1. ...
Page 76: Messages Settings
View Contact Details and Communicate With a Contact When you receive a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the contact’s photo or icon in the message thread to open a menu of options. Depending on the stored contact information, you can view the contact details, phone, or send an email message to the contact, and more. Messages Settings Use Messages settings to configure options for your text and multimedia messages, including message limits, size settings, and notifications. Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (for example, Google Hangouts), you will not be able to use the Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app. For details, see Default Messaging App. 1. Press a nd tap Messages. 2. Tap > Settings. 3. Configure message settings: Default messaging app: Set the default app for your phone to use for text and multimedia messages. ...
Page 77 Add signature: When enabled, a text signature is automatically added to messages you send. Signature text: After enabling signatures, enter a text signature. SMS/MMS: Auto combination: When enabled, messages that are received in multiple parts are automatically re-assembled to display as a single message. A message may be sent in multiple parts if it exceeds the maximum number of characters for a single message. Group messaging: Control how messages to multiple recipients are handled. When enabled, a single message is sent to multiple recipients. When disabled, a separate message is sent to each recipient. Auto retrieve: When enabled, message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded when you display a multimedia message. If you disable this option, only the message header displays in the message list, and you’ll be prompted to download the attachment (s). Roaming auto retrieve: When enabled, message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded while your phone is in roaming mode. You may want to use this setting to control whether your phone only downloads message attachments when you are within wireless network coverage. MMS alert: When enabled, your phone will notify you when you make a change to a message that will convert the message to a multimedia message (MMS). Typically, this is when you add an attachment or subject to a message. More: ...
Page 78: Social Networking Accounts
Emergency notification preview: Play a sample emergency alert tone. Tap Stop to cancel the playback. Vibrate: When enabled, a vibration plays for emergency alerts. Alert reminder: When enabled, your phone reminds you of emergency alerts at a time interval you choose, until you clear the notification. Spam settings: When enabled, your phone filters incoming messages for spam messages. Add to spam numbers: When Spam settings is enabled, enter telephone numbers, to automatically block messages from the numbers. Add to spam phrases: When Spam settings is enabled, enter text phrases, to automatically block messages as spam when they contain the phrase(s). Block unknown senders: When enabled, your phone automatically blocks messages from numbers that are not stored as contacts on your phone. Social Networking Accounts Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts. Post updates on Facebook and ® ® Twitter , review your LinkedIn contacts, see what everyone’s talking about on YouTube™, and ...
Page 79: Youtube
Sign in to Your Facebook Account from Account Settings 1. Press a nd tap > Settings. 2. Tap General > Accounts > Add account. 3. Touch Facebook. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your Facebook account details and complete 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. YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid unexpected data charges. 1. Press a nd tap A pps > YouTube. 2. ...
Page 80: Google
Google+ Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your own private album on Google+. Visit google.com/mobile/+/ for more information. Google+ is part of your Google Account, and uses your Google Account sign-in. Before using Google+, set up your Google Account on your phone. For more information, see Create a Google Account or Sign In to Your Google Account. Note: Google+ is part of the Google group of apps. 1. Press a nd tap A pps > Google > Google+. The app will sign in to your Google Account. If you are signed into more than one Google Account, select the account you would like to use with Google+. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Google+. Accounts and Messages...
Page 81: Apps And Entertainment
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Applications list. App Groups On your phone’s Apps screen, some apps are contained in App Groups, to make finding them easier. Tap on a group to display its apps, and then tap an app to launch it. For example, the following app groups are used on your phone: Galaxy Plus: Apps that are optimized for use with your Galaxy device. Google: Google’s apps, including Google search, Gmail, Hangouts, and Chrome. Samsung: Samsung apps, including Group Play, S Health, My Files, and Scrapbook. Sprint: Sprint apps, including Sprint TV & Movies, Sprint Music Plus, and Sprint Worldwide. Sprint Featured: Sprint apps selected especially for your phone, including Lumen Toolbar, Lookout Security, NextRadio, and Scout. Google Play Store Google Play is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games. When you find an app you want, you can easily download and install it on your phone. To access the Google Play Store app, you must first connect to the Internet using your phone’s Wi-Fi or Sprint 4G or 3G data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Web and Data and Google Account for details. Important: Sprint’s policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s policies, don’t use the application. Find and Install an App When you install apps from the Google Play Store app and use them on your phone, they may ...
Page 82: Create A Google Wallet Account
1. Press a nd tap Apps > Play Store. 2. Browse through the categories to find an app you're interested in, and tap the name. 3. Read the app descriptions. 4. Tap INSTALL (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications). 5. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. If you agree to the conditions, tap Accept & download (for free apps) or Accept & buy (for paid apps) to begin downloading and installing the app. Warning: Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with apps that have access to many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you agree to the download and installation on this screen, you are responsible for the results of using this item on your phone. Create a Google Wallet Account You must have a Google Wallet account associated with your Google Account to purchase items from the Google Play Store app. The first time you turn on your phone, the setup process will prompt you to create a Google Wallet account. If you did not create one at setup, you can create an account at any time using one of these methods: ...
Page 83: Navigation
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections > Location services. 2. Tap Use GPS satellites. A green checkmark indicates the GPS location feature is enabled. To launch the Google Maps application: Press a nd tap Apps > Maps. Scout Scout™ by Telenav is a daily personal navigator that helps you get where you’re going. It lets you see and hear turn-by-turn directions and it can provide important, personalized information about traffic and alternate routes. Note: Scout is part of the Sprint Featured group of apps. Press a nd tap Apps > Sprint Featured > Scout. Galaxy Apps Browse, search, and find apps to download and install on your phone. Log in to your Samsung account to manage your downloads. Apps and Entertainment...
Page 84: Samsung Hub
Press a nd tap Apps > Galaxy Apps. Samsung Hub Samsung Hub is 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. Featuring the stunning viewing quality Samsung is known for, Samsung Hub is your gateway to mobile video like you've never experienced it before. You must be connected to Mobile data service, or to a Wi-Fi network, to preview and download a media file. Files you download or purchase are stored in the phone’s internal memory. Samsung Hub uses your Samsung account to manage access and account information. For more information about creating or signing in to a Samsung account, see Samsung Account. Note: Samsung Hub is part of the Samsung group of apps. Use Samsung Hub The Samsung Hub screen provides an overview of all the available categories on one page such as: Music, Video, Books, and Games. The overview page also displays recently-added media that you can rent or purchase. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > Samsung Hub. 2. Scroll across the screen to select from the following available pages: Overview: Access for all available categories and recently available content for purchase or rental. MUSIC: Music that is available for purchase and allows you to search for new music.
Page 85: Watchon
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. You may remove Media Content from a device as many times as you’d like. You will have the ability to re-download the Media Content later subject to content re-download availability and content provider permissions. You may need network coverage to access Media Content you have acquired through the Service. You can use 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connectivity to download Media Content. Unlike purchased Media Content, rented Media Content will be viewable on only 1 device in your account at a time. Media Content is downloaded and saved to your authorized device's SD card. No SD Card included out of box. Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in networks where there is a weak signal. 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). Stopping, pausing or restarting rented Media Content does not extend the available viewing time. In no event will rented Media Content be available for a period of more than thirty (30) days (or shorter on a title-by-title basis) after the Media Content has been rented (e.g., if you begin viewing rented Media Content on the 29th day after the rental transaction, but do not finish viewing the entire title, that rented Media Content may not be available for the entire twenty- four (24) consecutive hour period if such period would extend the viewable time beyond the thirty (30) day rental window). Unless otherwise restricted by the Content Providers, you can download Media Content to your ...
Page 86: Flipboard
1. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > WatchON. 2. Follow the prompts to configure options, including: Select your country/region to help WatchON find TV information for you. Enter your zip code to help WatchON find your TV service provider. Find your TV service provider to customize WatchON for your own TV service. Select channel list to make sure WatchON can control your TV service. Personalize your setup. Set up Netflix (optional) to find and share content from your Netflix account. Learn about Peel remote. Sign in to your Samsung account. 3. Continue on to set up your phone as a remote to control your TV. Note: Tap > Help to learn more about WatchON. Set Up Your Phone as a Remote Use WatchON and your phone to control your TV, set-top box, DVR, Blu-ray or DVD player, stereo, ...
Page 87: My Magazine
My Magazine Find content, information and apps, recommended for you, all in one place. You can enable location services for personalized results based on your results. For more information about location services, see Location Services. Launch My Magazine Press , and then swipe up from the bottom of the screen. – or – Press t o display the home screen, and then press a gain. Sprint TV & Movies With Sprint TV & Movies, you can watch live TV and access movies and other on demand entertainment on the go. Note: Coverage not available everywhere. Content and lineup subject to change. Select channels also available for casual usage. Go to sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information. Your Sprint TV Channel Options The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of accessible channels. Subscription options include comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of “a la carte” channels. Visit sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information on channels and pricing. Watch TV 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Sprint > ...
Page 88: Music Apps
Music Apps Your phone lets you discover, download, and listen to your favorite music through a variety of applications. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer. Google Play Music Google Play Music lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from the Google Play Store app, as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Music library and instantly ready to play or download. For more information about Google Play Music, visit music.google.com. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer. Note: Play Music is part of the Google group of apps. Press a nd tap Apps Google > Play Music. Music The Music app plays music files. Use Music to browse your music library, play songs, and create playlists. You can also set songs as ringtones for incoming calls, or as alarm tones. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer. When you close the Music screen, playback will continue in the background, so you can listen to music while you use other features of your phone. When music is playing in the background, you can access playback controls from Notifications. Play Music 1. Press a nd tap Apps > ...
Page 89: Use Playlists
Tap t o move to the previous song. Tap t o move to the next song. Tap the repeat button to control playback. Choose t o play all songs once. Choose t o repeat all songs. Choose t o repeat the current song. Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose t o play songs in the order they appear in the list. Choose t o play songs in random order. Tap t o mark a song as a favorite. When a song is a favorite, the star is orange. Favorite songs are included in the Favorites playlist. Tap t o set the volume. You can also set volume by pressing the Volume Key on the side of the phone.
Page 90 Choose how to use the song: From the beginning: Plays the song from the beginning. Auto recommendations: Plays the best part of the song, as detected by the Music app. Choose what to set the song as: Phone ringtone: Plays the song for all incoming calls. Caller ringtone: Plays the song for calls from a Contact. Alarm tone: Plays the song as the notification for alarms. 4. After choosing options, tap Done, and then follow the prompts to complete the setup. Music Options 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap f or options. Available options depend on the tab: Add to playlist/Create playlist: Depending on the tab, you can add songs to a playlist, or create a new playlist.
Page 91: Sprint Music Plus
Voice control: When enabled, you can control music playback by speaking commands. Follow the prompts to configure Voice control settings. End: Close Music. Sprint Music Plus With Sprint Music Plus and the Music Store, Ringtone Store, and Ringback Tone Store, you can purchase, download, and play music, ringtones, and ringback tones for your phone. Install the Sprint Music Plus App on Your Phone Before you use Sprint Music Plus on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store app. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Sprint > Sprint Music Plus. 2. Follow the prompts to download and install the app. 3. When the download is complete, tap Open. Access Sprint Music Plus 1. ...
Page 92: Google Play Books
Google Play Books Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier. With Google Play Books, you can shop the world's largest selection of e-books and read them anywhere you like - on a tablet, phone, eReaders, or the Web. Note: Play Books is part of the Google group of apps. Press a nd tap Apps > Google > Play Books. Google Play Games Google Play Games app 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. Note: Play Games is part of the Google group of apps. Press a nd tap Apps > Google > Play Games. Google Play Newsstand With Google Play Newsstand, discover more of the news and magazines you care about all in one app on your Android tablet or phone. Enjoy breaking news and in-depth articles featuring audio, video and more. From sports, business, cooking, entertainment, fashion and more - now get both free and paid news plus subscribe to vibrant full HD magazines, all in one place. With hundreds of premier publishers - it’s all there, easy to follow, read, and share. ...
Page 93: Group Play
Group Play Use Group Play to share media from your phone to other devices, via Wi-Fi, using your phone as an AP (Access Point). Many of your phone’s apps offer sharing via Group Play. Tap t o find sharing options, usually from the Share via list of options. To use Group Play, all participants must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Note: Group Play is part of the Samsung group of apps. Important: If you are using Group Play via an unsecured Wi-Fi network, your information may be vulnerable to unauthorized third parties while being transferred. Use Group Play only for personal and non-profit purposes. Using Group Play for commercial use violates copyright law. The company is not responsible for copyright infringement by users. Create a Group and Share Note: To use Group Play, all participants must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > Group Play. 2. Tap Set group password > Create Group, and then follow the prompts to create a group. You’ll need to set up a group password, which participants will use to join your Group Play session. 3. After you create the group, your phone turns on the mobile AP (Access Point). Follow the ...
Page 94: Sprint Zone
Install the NextRadio App on your Phone 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Sprint Featured > NextRadio. 2. Follow the prompts to download and install the app. Listen to NextRadio 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Sprint Featured > NextRadio. 2. Plug an optional wired headset (not included) into the 3.5mm headset jack on the top of the phone. 3. Select a preset station from the Genre or Frequency list, or tap Tuner to tune the radio to your own choice. Samsung Link Samsung Link makes staying connected easy. You can wirelessly synchronize your Samsung device with your TV, stream content, and even keep tabs on who calls or sends text messages with real-time, on-screen monitoring. Apps and Entertainment...
Page 95: Configure Samsung Link Settings
All content: Display all content categories. Registered devices: Stream or share multimedia content from your device to other DLNA- compliant devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. When you launch Samsung Link, compatible devices on the same Wi-Fi network display automatically in Registered devices. Add storage: Add storage service(s) to view multimedia files anywhere. Storage services include Web storage, such as Dropbox or other services. Web storage is sometimes referred to as the “cloud.” Configure Samsung Link Settings Configure Samsung Link options, such as storage location, account information, and registered storage services. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung Link. 2. Tap > Settings for options: ...
Page 96: Use Samsung Link To Share Media With Another Device
Video optimization: When turned On, video quality for streamed video content is optimized depending on current network conditions. Password lock: When turned On, access to Samsung Link on your device is password- protected. You must enter your Samsung account password to start Samsung Link. My account: Access information about your Samsung account. About this service: Learn about Samsung Link. Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device Share media with another DLNA-compliant device via Samsung Link. Both your device, and the device(s) that connect to your device, must be on the same Wi-Fi access point (AP). For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung Link. 2. Launch AllShare Play or Samsung Link on the target device. 3. On the DEVICES & STORAGE screen, tap your device, and then tap media file(s) to select them for streaming.
Page 97: 1Weather
Before you use Bacon Reader on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store. Note: BaconReader is part of the Sprint Featured group of apps. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Sprint Featured > BaconReader. 2. Follow the prompts to download and install the app from the Google Play Store. 1Weather 1Weather offers a full suite of weather tools to keep you informed. Before you use 1Weather on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store. Note: 1Weather is part of the Sprint Featured group of apps. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Sprint Featured > 1Weather. 2. Follow the prompts to download and install the app from the Google Play Store. Kids Mode Kids Mode provides fun and safe content for children. You can allow and restrict access to applications and media content stored on your device by following a few quick steps. Note: Before you use Kids Mode on your phone, you must agree to the terms and conditions, and then download and install the app. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Kids Mode.
Page 98: 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: Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your phone’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network By default, your phone’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your phone able to discover and connect to compatible in-range Wi-Fi networks (or WAPs - wireless access points). Turn Wi-Fi on: 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi On. Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi on and off through the Notification panel. Drag the Notification panel down and tap Wi-Fi. Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks.
Page 99: Connect To A Different Wi-Fi Network
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Add Wi-Fi network. 3. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of the Wi-Fi network. 4. Tap the Security field and select the security method used by the Wi-Fi network. If a password is required, enter it in the Password field. 5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect to the Wi-Fi network. Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed or secured wireless network, you won’t prompted to enter the wireless password again, unless you reset your phone back to its factory default settings. Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network The following information is designed to help you connect your device to a different Wi-Fi network. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi. 2. Detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed. To manually scan for available Wi-Fi networks, on the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Scan. 3. ...
Page 100: Your User Name
Note: The availability and range of the 4G network depends on a number of factors including your distance to the 4G base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Set Your Network Options 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks > Network mode. 3. Select LTE/CDMA or Automatic. The phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically connect to it. When your phone is connected to the 4G network, the 4G icon a ppears in the Status bar. Note: The 4G network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to it. Check Network Status 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. ...
Page 101: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
Icon Description Network (full signal): The number of bars indicate the strength of the signal. More bars mean a better signal. 3G (data service): Your phone is connected to the 3G network. When the icon is blue, your phone is transferring or receiving data. 4G (data service): Your phone is connected to the 4G network. When the icon is blue, your phone is transferring or receiving data. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network administrator. 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 and Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network. Set a Screen Lock Before setting up a VPN, you must set a screen lock to prevent access to your phone by unauthorized users. Pattern, PIN, or password screen locks provide sufficient security to set up trusted credential storage. 1. Press ...
Page 102: Connect To A Vpn
Name: Enter the name of the VPN. Type: Choose the type of VPN, from PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, or IPSec Hybrid RSA. Server address: Enter the VPN server address. PPP Encryption (MPPE): Tap to enable, if applicable for the VPN. Show advanced options: Tap to set other options, depending on the type of VPN. 3. Tap Save to save the VPN. Connect to a VPN Connect to a VPN that’s already set up on your phone. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > VPN. 3. In the VPNs section, tap a VPN. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your login credentials, and connect. When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the title bar. Disconnect from a VPN The following describes how to disconnect from a VPN connection.
Page 103: Internet
Internet Your phone’s Internet browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using your phone’s 3G or 4G Mobile data or Wi-Fi connections. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > Internet. Note: The first time you launch Internet, you may be prompted to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number to access the SprintWeb home page. Web and Data...
Page 104: Camera And Video
Camera and Video You can use the camera or video camera to take and share photos and videos. Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Open the Camera Follow the below procedure to access your phone’s camera. Press a nd tap Apps > Camera. Settings: Access camera settings. Front/Back Camera: Switch between the front and back cameras. Dual Camera: Take a picture with the back camera and front camera at once, or record videos with both cameras. The image from the front camera displays as a inset on the screen, so you can take a picture of yourself along with the scene from the back camera. Tap the inset image to resize it, or drag it to a new position on the screen. Quick Settings: Access basic camera settings. ...
Page 105: Take A Picture
Mode Indicator: Shows the current Mode, which you can choose with Mode Selector. Record: Tap to start recording. Capture: Tap to take a picture. 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. Gallery: View your pictures or videos. Take a Picture You can take pictures with your phone’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Camera. 2. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the onscreen options, or these gestures: ...
Page 106: Camera Options
3. Tap Record to begin recording. While recording, you can use these options: Tap the screen to change the focus area to the area you tapped. Tap Capture to take a still picture while continuing recording. Tap Pause to temporarily stop recording. Tap Stop to stop recording. Camera Options Camera options are special options that you can choose, right on the camera screen, to make your pictures or videos special. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap an option: Front/back camera: Tap t o switch between the front and back cameras. With the front camera, you can take self-portraits or record yourself. With the back camera, you can take pictures or record what’s in front of you. Dual mode: Tap t o display the screen for the front camera inset on the screen for the back camera. You can use dual mode to put yourself in a picture or video.
Page 107: Quick Camera Settings
Golf: Captures multiple shots of a golf-swing. You can then play the pictures forward or backward. Rich tone (HDR): Allows you to take pictures in various exposures and merge them to create pictures with rich color. Eraser: Allows you to take a series of pictures, and then have the camera automatically remove background objects that are blurred because of movement. You can then restore any of the erased objects. Panorama: Take multiple pictures to merge into one expansive panoramic picture. Surround shot: Take 360° pictures to create a spherical panorama. Sports: Allows you to capture clear shots of a moving subject. Quick Camera Settings Use Quick settings to quickly configure settings while you take pictures and record videos. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Camera. 2. From the Camera screen, tap t o access settings: Flash: Tap to choose a flash setting. Smart stabilization: When turned On, the camera automatically adjusts in low light to give you brighter, clearer pictures without the flash.
Page 108 Photos: Photo size: Choose the default size for pictures. Burst shot: When On, you can take multiple pictures when you touch and hold the Capture button. Tap to take pics: When turned On, you can tap the screen to take a picture. Face detection: When On, the Camera will automatically adjust settings for taking pictures of faces. Metering modes: Set how the Camera measures the light source. ISO: Set the sensitivity of the camera’s light meter (available when Smart stabilization is turned Off). Smart stabilization: When turned On, the camera automatically adjusts in low light to give you brighter, clearer pictures without the flash. Save as: When the Mode is set to Rich Tone (HDR), you can choose whether pictures are saved with Rich Tone only, or as Rich tone and original. Videos: Video size: Choose the default size for videos. Video stabilization: When On, the Camera adjusts settings to improve image stability in videos.
Page 109: Gallery
Contextual filename: When On, filenames include GPS information. GPS tag must be enabled to use contextual filenames. Save as flipped: When On, pictures or recordings you make using the front camera are saved as a mirror-image. Storage: If you have an optional memory card installed (not included), you can choose whether to save files to device memory or to the memory card. Reset: Return settings to the factory defaults. Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied to an optional memory card (not included). For pictures stored on an optional memory card, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also set a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends. While viewing pictures in the Gallery, scroll up the screen to view more albums. Simply tap an album to view the photos or videos in that album. If you have pictures or videos stored on an optional memory card (not included), they will be display folders they are stored in, and folders are treated as albums. The actual folder names will be used as the album names. If you have downloaded any photos and videos, these will be placed in the All downloads album. Note: Tap > Help to learn about Gallery. 1. Press a nd 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 have these options: ...
Page 110: View Photos And Videos
Content to display: Choose content to display in Gallery. You can choose content saved to your phone’s memory, content from other sources such as Dropbox, Facebook, or Picasa™. Scan for nearby devices: Search for nearby DLNA devices, to share photos or videos. Show/Hide nearby devices: Choose whether to display nearby DLNA devices (available when Nearby devices is turned On, and a device is nearby with File sharing enabled). Settings: Configure Gallery settings. Help: Learn about Gallery. View Photos and Videos After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse the photos and videos of that album in either photo pile or grid view. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. View Photos 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a thumbnail to view the picture. While viewing a picture full-screen you can use these options: Screen mirroring: Choose a device to share the picture via AllShare.
Page 111: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo
Delete: Erase the current video. Tap t o play the video. Zoom In or Out on a Photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo. Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in and then tap the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. – or – You can also use pinch and spread to zoom in or out. See Pinch and Spread. 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. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3. Tap ...
Page 112: Share Photos And Videos
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. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth. Send Photos or Videos by Email You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file attachments in your email. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap the photos you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Gmail or Email. 5. Compose your message and then tap or . Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used. Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message Although you can send several photos or videos in a multimedia message, it may be better to send ...
Page 113: Share Videos On Youtube
3. Select the photos or videos you want to send. 4. 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. For more information, see Bluetooth. Share Photos or Videos on Google+ 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3. Tap the photo or video you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Google+. 5. Compose your message and then tap Share Photos on Picasa You need to be signed in to a Google Account to upload pictures to the Picasa photo organizing service. 1. Press ...
Page 114: Photos
6. Tap Upload. Photos Keep all your photos backed up and organized with Google+ Photos. Note: Photos is part of the Google group of apps. Press a nd tap A pps > Google > P hotos. Story Album With Story Album, you can create a digital album of your story in media. Special moments will be on a timeline, and if you wish, you can have your album published as a hard copy. Note: Story Album is part of the Samsung group of apps. The first time you launch the app, follow the prompts to download and install it. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > Story album. Note: Tap > Help to learn more about Story album. Video Play videos stored on your phone, and share them via Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messages, Picasa, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube.
Page 115 Use Pop-up Play Multitask with Pop-up Play - transform your video player into a pop-up window floating on the screen. The video will continue to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap t o continue playing the video in a floating window. Drag the window to any location on the screen, and use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window. Camera and Video...
Page 116: Tools And Calendar
Use Action Memo to quickly write memos and link them to actions, such as making a call, sending, a message, or searching the Web. You can launch Action Memo from Apps, or you have other options, including: Press the S Pen button and double-tap the home screen. Hover S Pen over the home screen and press the S Pen button When the Action Memo on lock screen option is enabled, you can open Action Memo by pressing the S Pen button and double tapping the lock screen with S Pen. When the Pen detachment option is set to Action Memo, Action Memo launches when you detach the S Pen from your phone. Note: Action Memo is part of the Samsung group of apps. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > Action memo. 2. Tap t o create a new memo. 3. While creating a memo, you can use these options (tap t o display all the options): Pen color: Choose the color of the pen cursor. Clear all: Tap to erase everything from the memo. ...
Page 117: Calendar
1. Press a nd tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Double-tap a day to which you would like to add an event to reveal the Add event/Add task screen. 3. Assign the new calendar event to a current account by tapping the Calendar field and then selecting an account. My calendar entries are stored locally on the phone and not part of an email or other account. Samsung Calendar entries are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account. Google/Gmail entries are synchronized between your phone and your online Google Account. ® Corporate entries are synchronized between your phone and your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account. 4. Touch Tap to enter title field and enter a title for the event. 5. Tap OK, or tap Edit event details to enter more information about the event: ...
Page 118: Event Alerts
Enter a location for the event in the Location field or tap t o select the location on the a map. Enter a description for the event in the Description field. Enter participants in the Participants field (available for some calendars). Tap Show me as to choose how the event shows on your calendar to other event organizers (available for some calendars). Tap Privacy to select who is allowed to see this event. Private allows only the participants to see the event. Public allows anyone with access to your calendar to see the event (available for some calendars). 6. Tap Save to store the new event and synchronize it with your selected account. Event Alerts When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: By playing the assigned ringtone. By showing the Alert screen. Event Reminders When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, there are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: By playing a short beep. By indicating an icon within the Status bar. To view additional options: 1. ...
Page 119: Erase Events
1. Press a nd tap Apps > Calendar. 2. To view a Calendar event farther out, tap either Week or Month. 3. Tap the day for which you would like to view events. (Your phone lists events in chronological order.) 4. To display an event’s details, tap it from the current screen. Day and List Views Day view displays a list of the events of one day. List view shows a list of events in chronological order. The color bars on the left side of the events indicate the type of calendar that includes the event. When in Day view, slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later days. Week View Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. When in Week view: You can touch and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time. Tap an event to view its details. Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks. Month View In Month view, you’ll see markers on days that have events. When in Month view: Tap a day to view the events of that day. Touch and hold a day to create a new event. ...
Page 120: Calculator
In List, Day, and Week views, tap the calendar event you want to delete. In Month view, tap the date where the calendar event occurs, and then tap the calendar event. In Year view, tap the month in which the event is located. 3. Tap > Delete. 4. In the Delete confirmation box, tap OK. – or – If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event or All repetitive events, and then tap Calculator Use the Calculator app to perform mathematical calculations. Note: Rotate the phone to switch to a scientific calculator. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Tap the keypad to enter your equation. You can touch and hold C to clear all numbers. Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > ...
Page 121: Downloads
1. Press a nd tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap the Alarm tab, and then tap Create alarm to enter information for the alarm. Turn an Alarm On or Off Once you've set an alarm, you can easily turn it on or off whenever you want. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap the Alarm tab, and then tap the icon next to an alarm to turn the alarm on or off. Delete an Alarm 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap the Alarm tab, and then touch and hold an alarm and tap Delete on the pop-up menu. Downloads Use Downloads to view and manage files you’ve downloaded to your phone.
Page 122: Accessing Dropbox On Your Device
Accessing Dropbox on Your Device Follow the procedures below to access the Dropbox app. Note: Dropbox is part of the Galaxy Plus group of apps. Tip: You may have signed in to your Dropbox account while completing the phone setup screens. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Galaxy Plus > Dropbox. 2. Tap Start, and then tap Sign up for Dropbox, or tap Sign in. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign in to your account, or register for a new account. Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox Follow the below procedures to manually upload pictures to the Dropbox app. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Camera. 2. ...
Page 123: Google Search
Use Google Settings to manage the settings for your Google Account(s). Note: Google Settings is part of the Google group of apps. Press a nd tap Apps > Google > Google Settings. Google Voice Search Speak your search criteria, to use Google to search the Web. Note: Voice Search is part of the Google group of apps. Press a nd tap Apps > Google > Voice Search. Help Learn about your new phone with the Help app. Press a nd tap Apps > Help. KNOX Samsung KNOX lets you work with enterprise data security, while personal information is kept private. Tools and Calendar...
Page 124: My Files
Keep your personal apps, photos, emails and texts on your device and private from your enterprise IT admins Allow IT admins to access corporate files and email inside the KNOX container on your device Combine your favorite business and personal apps on one Android device Use Samsung KNOX Apps to easily and securely download business apps to the KNOX container Manage and download your favorite apps from Google Play or other stores in your device's personal space Switch between work and play, with one button to keep up with your personal life and securely handle business needs Discover the user-friendly interface of the KNOX container with preloaded apps like email, camera and calendar Note: Samsung KNOX is part of the Samsung group of apps. The first time you launch the app, follow the prompts to download and install it. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > K NOX. My Files Use My files to manage files stored in your phone’s memory, or on an optional installed memory card (not included). File types include sounds, images, videos, music, and files received via Bluetooth. You can open a file from My files, if the associated app is installed on your phone. Note: My files is part of the Samsung group of apps. 1. Press a nd tap ...
Page 125: Pen.up
PEN.UP Use PEN.UP to join an online community, follow your favorite artists, show off your artwork, and connect with other artists. This community brings together anyone that uses the S Pen to draw, sketch, scribble or paint. Share pictures, comment on other creations, or just browse through the pages for something to add to your personal collection. Note: PEN.UP is part of the Samsung group of apps. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > P EN.UP. 2. From the main screen, tap Sign up, or Explore PEN.UP, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Polaris Office 5 Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite. This application provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline. Polaris Office can also open Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) files. Note: Polaris Office 5 is part of the Galaxy Plus group of apps. Press a nd tap Apps > Galaxy Plus > Polaris Office 5. ...
Page 126 Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > S Health. Before You Start Exercising This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions: Heart disease; Asthma or lung disease; Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease; Arthritis. You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as: Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity; Dizziness or loss of consciousness; Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed; Ankle swelling, especially at night; A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes away when you rest. Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: ...
Page 127: S Note
S Note The S Note application allows you to create memos using the keyboards, the S Pen, your finger, or all three. You can add images, voice recordings, and text all in one place. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > S Note. 2. The first time you launch S Note, follow the prompts to choose options for your notes. 3. From the S Note screen, tap t o access the following options: Use new template: Choose a template for a new S Note. This is a one-time selection, it does not replace the default template you chose when you launched S Note. Settings: Sync account: Choose an account to sync notes with the account. Change default cover: Choose a cover for your notes. Change default template: Choose a template, to be used for all new notes. Add page: Choose an option for the phone to use when adding new pages to your notes.
Page 128: S Translator
Add shortcut to home: Create a shortcut on the home screen, to open this note from the home screen. Show tools/Hide tools: Choose whether the toolbar displays on the note screen. You can also show pinching the screen with three fingers, or hide them by using a spreading motion on the screen with three fingers. Save: Save the note. Save as: Save the note with a different filename. 5. When you are finished creating your note, tap Save. S Translator Easily translate words and phrases, either spoken or in text. Note: S Translator is part of the Samsung group of apps. The first time you launch the app, follow the prompts to download and install it. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > S Translator. SketchBook for Galaxy Explore your imagination through sketches using the SketchBook for Galaxy app and S Pen. Note: SketchBook for Galaxy is part of the Galaxy Plus group of apps. Tools and Calendar...
Page 129: Tripadvisor
1. Press a nd tap Apps > Galaxy Plus > SketchBook for Galaxy. 2. The first time you launch SketchBook for Galaxy, you must install it. Follow the prompts to download and install the app. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up SketchBook and start sketching. TripAdvisor With the TripAdvisor, you can plan and have your perfect trip. With over 75 million reviews and opinions by travelers, it’s easy to find the best hotels, restaurants, and fun things to do. Note: TripAdvisor is part of the Galaxy Plus group of apps. Press a nd tap Apps > Galaxy Plus > TripAdvisor. Lumen Toolbar The Lumen Toolbar, available to Sprint Customers, enables an extensive array of new browser extensions that enhance user experience – from contextual recommendations to App discovery to social applications and browser utilities. With one-click access to News Feeds and one-click sharing of content via Facebook™, Twitter™ and other networks, along with community- and friend-based recommendations. Note: Lumen Toolbar is part of the Sprint Featured group of apps. Press a nd tap Apps > Sprint Featured > ...
Page 130: 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. You can ask questions (Is it raining in Dallas?) or give it commands (Show me where to find cheap gas). Note: S Voice is part of the Samsung group of apps. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > S Voice. The first time you access S Voice, you will be asked to accept the Terms of Use. 2. Follow the onscreen tutorial by tapping Next, or tap Skip to start right away. 3. Wake up the application by repeating the phrase “Hi Galaxy.” Tap Speak if the phone does not hear you, or to give it a command. Voice Recorder The Voice recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately share it using AllShare, Messages, Gmail, or via Bluetooth. Recording time will vary based on the available memory within the phone. Note: S Voice is part of the Samsung group of apps. 1. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > Voice Recorder. 2. To start recording, tap ...
Page 131: Bluetooth
Storage: Choose where your recordings will be saved, to the device memory, or to an optional installed memory card (not included). Recording quality: Set the recording quality to High, Normal, or Limit for multimedia messages. Recording volume: Choose a base volume for recordings. Contextual filename: Choose whether the phone automatically creates a filename that includes location information. When turned On, contextual filenames are assigned when the Location tag options is turned On in the Camera, and the phone is connected with a network. Default name: Enter a default name for new recordings. Noise reduction: Choose whether the phone uses noise reduction during recording, to improve recording quality. Logo display: When turned On, a logo displays during recording. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On, and then tap Logo display to select an image, picture, or text to use as the logo. Location tag: When enabled, stores location information in the voice recording file. Language: Choose a default language to be used for voice memos. Skip interval: When enabled, tapping the Forward button during playback moves through the recording at the interval you choose. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On, and then tap Skip interval to set a time interval. ...
Page 132: The Bluetooth Settings Menu
The Bluetooth Settings Menu The following procedure provides you with a path to the Bluetooth settings menu. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. Note: For more information about your phone’s Bluetooth settings, see Bluetooth Settings. Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands- free devices. To listen to music with your headset or car kit, the headset or car kit must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. 3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable, so that your phone can find the headset. Refer to the instructions that came with the headset to find out how to set it to discoverable mode. 4. Tap Scan. Your phone will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 5. ...
Page 133: Disconnect Or Unpair From A Bluetooth Device
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. 3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable. 4. Tap the headset’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. 5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the headset or car kit documentation to find the passcode. 6. If you still cannot reconnect to the headset or car kit, follow the instructions in Disconnect or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device, and then follow the instructions in Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit. Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your phone from a Bluetooth device. Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device You can disconnect from a Bluetooth device, without removing the pairing relationship between the devices. 1. Press a nd tap ...
Page 134 Images and videos Calendar events Contacts Audio files 1. Set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 2. On the phone, open the application that contains the information or file you want to send. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send: Photo or video (in Camera). After capturing a photo, on the preview screen, tap > Bluetooth. Photos and videos (in Gallery). On the Albums tab, tap an album, tap a picture, and then tap > Bluetooth. Calendar event. In the Calendar’s Day view, Agenda view, or Week view, tap the event and then tap > Bluetooth. Music track. This feature is available through the Music app. With the track displayed on the Now playing screen, tap > ViaBluetooth. Voice recording. On the main Voice Recorder screen, touch and hold a recording and then tap Share via > Bluetooth.
Page 135: Receive Information Using Bluetooth
Receive Information Using Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. 3. Tap the check box beside your phone's Bluetooth name to make it discoverable. 4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your phone. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 5. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both your phone and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode. A Bluetooth authorization request is displayed on your phone. 6. When your phone receives a file transfer request notification, tap Accept. 7. When the file is transferred, a notification displays. To open the file immediately, slide down the Notification panel, and then tap the relevant notification. When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type: Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application. For example, if you open a music track, it starts playing in the Music application. For a vCalendar file, select the calendar where you want to save the event, and then tap Import. The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events. (For more information on using the Calendar, see Calendar.) For a vCard contact file, if there are multiple vCard files on your storage card, you can choose to import one, several, or all of those contacts to your contacts list.
Page 136: Remove A Memory Card
2. Remove the battery cover and battery. Using the slot on the upper left side of the battery cover, gently lift the cover off the phone. Remove the battery by lifting it out of the phone. 3. Align the memory card with the slot (on top of the SIM card), with the gold contacts facing down. Slide the memory card into the slot. 4. Install the battery and battery cover. Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, and gently press the battery into place. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Remove a Memory Card Use the following procedures to remove an optional memory card from your phone. It’s best to remove a memory card when the phone is turned off, and the battery is out of the phone. Important: When you need to remove an optional installed memory card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. For more information, see Unmount a Memory Card. 1. Turn off the phone. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key, and then tap Power off. 2. Remove the battery cover and battery. Using the slot on the upper left side of the battery cover, gently lift the cover off the phone. Remove the battery by lifting it out of the phone. 3. With your finger, gently slide the card out of the slot. 4. ...
Page 137: View Memory Card Usage
Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, and gently press the battery into place. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Important: You can damage the memory card by improper handling or installation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. View Memory Card Usage Use the following procedure to view memory usage information for an optional installed memory card (not included). Press a nd tap > Settings > General > Storage. (The total and available memory space will be displayed.) See Storage for more information. Format a Memory Card Formatting a memory card permanently removes all files stored on the card. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General > Storage. 2. Scroll down the screen, tap Format SD card > Format SD card > Delete all. Note: Formatting erases all the data on an installed memory card, after which the files CANNOT be ...
Page 138 Note: Your phone supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, and includes a USB 3.0 cable for higher data transfer speeds when connected to another USB 3.0 device. You can also use USB 2.0 cables (not included) to charge and connect your phone. 1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable. You may need to remove the USB cable from the Charging Head. Insert the smaller end of the cable to the USB Charger/Accessory jack at the bottom of the phone. Insert the larger end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer. 2. Your phone will automatically detect the connection. When a ppears in the Status bar, swipe your finger down from the Status bar to open the Notification panel. 3. On the Notification panel, the type of connection is shown: Connected as a media device: Used for most transfers. You can transfer files in Windows or from a Mac. Connected as a camera: Used for transfers of photos using camera software on your computer. To change the connection type, tap it in the Notification panel to open the Storage settings > USB Computer Connection option, and then tap the desired option. If your phone is connected to a computer with a USB 3.0 port, you can choose to use USB 3.0 here. Note: USB 3.0 speeds up data transfers, but it may sometimes interfere with calls or data when it is in use. If you choose to use a USB 3.0 connection, it will automatically turn off after 10 minutes of ...
Page 139: System Updates
4. On your computer, navigate to the detected phone (such as through the My Computer menu) and open it. 5. If available, select a drive (Card for an optional installed memory card (not included), or Phone for internal phone storage). 6. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albums) and copy files to it from your computer. 7. When you are done, disconnect your phone from the computer. 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. To back up information to your Google Account: 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Back up my data to turn on the feature (checkmark). ...
Page 140 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap System Update to use these options: Update: Check for updates, and update your phone’s software. Auto update: When enabled, your phone will automatically check for updates, regardless of the type of network connection (wireless or Wi-Fi). Wi-Fi only: When enabled, your phone will only check for updates when it is connected to a ...
Page 141: Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide℠ Wireless Service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. For a country-specific travel guide, select your device and destination from sprint.com/traveltips. Access Sprint Worldwide Info from Your Phone Find information about your Sprint Worldwide Service. Press a nd tap Apps > Sprint > Sprint Worldwide. Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Before using your phone in global roaming mode, you must activate Sprint Worldwide service. To activate Sprint Worldwide service: Chat with or email an international support rep by visiting sprint.com/swwsupport. – or – Call Sprint Worldwide Customer support at 1-888-226-7212. Your SIM Card Your phone comes with a preinstalled SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card to support roaming on ...
Page 142: Enable Global Roaming Mode
Enable Global Roaming Mode Your phone is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service, meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA/LTE network or GSM/UMTS network when you travel. You may set global roaming options through the settings menu. You may also need to set your network mode options through the settings menu. To set your roaming options manually: 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > Roaming. 3. Select a category and settings for each category. Roaming network: Select Automatic for international use. Home only restricts use to the Nationwide Sprint Network only. Roaming settings: Under Domestic CDMA and International CDMA, select the Voice and Data check marks. Under GSM networks, select the Data check mark. Roaming guard: Select your roaming guard preferences for Domestic CDMA, International CDMA, and GSM networks. To set your network mode options manually: 1. Press ...
Page 143: Sprint International Voicemail Service
Note: Plus Code Dialing is only available when roaming internationally on GSM networks and on certain CDMA networks in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. International access codes and dialing information are available online at sprint.com/sww. To use Plus Code Dialing to place an international call: 1. Press a nd tap Phone > Keypad to display the phone screen. 2. Dial the appropriate sequence for your location: If you are on the GSM network, touch t o insert a “+” on the dialer screen. (The “+” symbol automatically inserts the international access code for the country from which you are calling.) If you are on the CDMA network outside Canada or the Caribbean, enter the international access code for the country from which you are calling. 3. Touch t o insert the US country code, and then enter the area code and number. 4. Touch t o place the call. Sprint International Voicemail Service Your Sprint voicemail will follow you as you travel. All of your unanswered calls will be forwarded to your Sprint voicemail. You will need to be sure your voicemail box is already set up and that you know your voicemail password. Note: Sprint voicemail may not be available on all networks; check sprint.com/sww for service ...
Page 144: Access Your Voicemail Internationally
5. Touch ( +1), your area code, and your wireless phone number. 6. Touch Save. Access Your Voicemail Internationally You will need to call your voicemail number to access your voicemail while roaming internationally. New Message Indicators Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally. A “Message Waiting” indicator icon or a text message is displayed when a voicemail message is received. You may see “Missed Call” on your screen prior to receiving a message notification. You must call voicemail in order to retrieve messages. Follow the instructions on the previous page to store your voicemail number for easy access. Retrieve Voicemail Messages The voicemail retrieval process while travelling is the same as on the Sprint Network; however, you will be required to enter your voicemail password. To retrieve your voicemail messages: 1. Press a nd tap Phone > Contacts tab, touch the voicemail entry and then touch the number to call it. 2. When your voicemail answers, touch , enter the password, and touch ...
Page 145: Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services
Note: Prior to using your Sprint Worldwide GSM/UMTS Data Services, you must establish and utilize your CDMA data services domestically on the Sprint Network. Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services To use Sprint Worldwide Data Services, you will need to have these services activated on your account. To activate, call Sprint Worldwide Customer Support at 1-888-226-7212. Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you. Access Email and Data Services on Internationally on GSM/UMTS Networks To access your email and browse the Web when travelling, you may need to manually select the carrier that provides Sprint service in your location. You can find a list of carriers for each country where GSM data service is offered at sprint.com/sww. Then, follow the instructions below to select the appropriate carrier network on your phone. To select a GSM data service carrier for a specific country: 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections > More networks > Roaming. 2. ...
Page 146 Status Messages Message Description Number Not in Service The number that you entered is not valid. User Not Available The phone that you called is either busy, out-of-range, or turned off. Please try again later. User Not Authorized The phone that you called is either busy, out-of-range, or turned off. Please try again later. Please Try Later This service is temporarily not available. Please try again later. Service Restricted Service may not be activated properly. Please contact Sprint Customer Service to report the issue for resolution. Service Not Available This feature is not available on the current network. Emergency Calls Only Either the service is not activated properly or the current network is available for emergency calling only. Adjust your network settings to check for other available networks. If service is still not available after adjusting the settings, contact Sprint Customer Service to report the issue for resolution. System Busy. Try Later The system is experiencing heavy traffic. Please try again later. Service Conflict This service cannot be enabled because an incompatible service has already been turned on. Please Try Again An error occurred. Note the error code and try again. Self Check Error A fault was detected with your phone. If this error recurs, note the error and contact Sprint Customer Service. Self Check Fail An operational fault was detected with your phone. Note the numeric code, turn your phone off, and contact Sprint Customer Service. Wrong PIN You have entered an incorrect SIM PIN number. You have only ...
Page 147: Contact Sprint For Assistance With International Service
Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service If you experience any issues with voice or data services while outside of the United States, Sprint offers customer support 24 hours a day. In the event that you do experience an issue, try the following actions: First try powering your phone off and then back on; this will force your phone to reregister with the network. Try manually selecting another network. Information for selecting networks can be found in the phone guide. If neither of these actions resolves your issue, you will need to contact customer service (see below). When calling to report an issue, the following information will be beneficial in trying to resolve your issue as quickly as possible: Your wireless phone number. The city and country you are travelling in. Any error message that displays on your phone or that you heard when trying to place a call. If the issue is with data, were you able to place voice calls? If the issue is with voice service, were you able to access data? Please call the numbers below if you need assistance: While in the United States: Call 1-888-226-7212. While traveling outside the United States: ...
Page 148 Country From Landline Phone France 0800-903200 Germany 0800-180-0951 Italy 800-787-986 Mexico 001-877-294-9003 Trinidad and Tobago 1-800-201-7545 United Kingdom 0808-234-6616 Note: This toll free service is available on ordinary landline phones and some public pay phones. This service does not cover any hotel access charges. Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service...
Page 149: Settings
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Access Settings Settings are arranged on tabs by category, to quickly access options. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings. 2. Tap a tab to access settings by category: Connections: Connect to wireless networks, including 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi, and to other devices. Device: Configure sound and display settings, and select personalization options and call settings. Controls: Configure options for input, including language and voice input, and for controlling your device. General: Configure accounts and backup settings, and general device management settings such as date and time, storage, security, and system updates. Search Settings Enter keywords to search settings. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings. 2. Tap the search field at the top of the screen to enter keywords to search Settings. Wi-Fi Calling Settings Wi-Fi Calling uses Wi-Fi to help improve Voice and Data coverage.
Page 150: Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Settings Use Wi-Fi settings to control your phone’s connections to Wi-Fi networks, and for using Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. Turn Wi-Fi On or Off When Wi-Fi is turned On, your device will notify you of available Wi-Fi networks, and you can connect to the Wi-Fi networks. Turn Wi-Fi Off when not in use, to conserve battery power. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On or Off. Note: You can also turn Wi-Fi On or Off from Notifications. Drag down from the top of the screen, and then tap the Wi-Fi button. Configure Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. Press a nd 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: ...
Page 151: Wi-Fi Direct
setting can affect data usage, and the behavior of devices you connect to your device, such as when using it as a hotspot. Always allow scanning: When enabled, Google location service and other apps will scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned Off. Auto network switch: When enabled, your phone can automatically switch between Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks. Wi-Fi timer: When turned On, your phone will automatically connect or disconnect from a Wi-Fi network, using the Starting time and Ending times you set. Install certificates: If you have certificates stored on an installed optional memory card (not included), you can use this option to install the certificates. 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. WPS PIN entry: (Not configurable) View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN- secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment. Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi networks, and other settings. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or ...
Page 152: Hotspot
Hotspot Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data network connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. The connected devices will have access to the Internet via your phone’s connection to the mobile network. Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services. Turn Hotspot On or Off Turn your phone’s Hotspot feature On or Off. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Hotspot to turn Hotspot On or Off. Configure Hotspot Configure your phone’s Hotspot feature, including whether your device is visible to other device’s searches, and security options. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap 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 ...
Page 153: Bluetooth Settings
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Hotspot > Allowed Devices. 3. Tap , and then enter the other device’s Device name and MAC address. Consult the other device’s settings to find its name and MAC address. 4. Tap OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list. Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth settings menu lets you configure how your phone uses Bluetooth to connect and exchange information with other Bluetooth-compatible devices. For information about using Bluetooth, see Bluetooth. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth On. Bluetooth must be On to configure settings. 3. From the Bluetooth screen, configure these settings: Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth On or Off. Tap your device’s name to enable or disable visibility to other Bluetooth devices. When your ...
Page 154: Airplane Mode
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Tethering, and then choose a tethering method: USB tethering: Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable, and then touch USB tethering to turn tethering On or Off. Bluetooth tethering: Pair your device with the computer via Bluetooth. Consult the computer’s documentation for more information about configuring your computer to pair via Bluetooth. Touch Bluetooth tethering to turn tethering On or Off. Note: Tap Help for information about using Tethering. Airplane Mode When you turn on airplane mode, all wireless connections are disabled. While in airplane mode, you cannot access the wireless network for calling, messaging, or browsing the Web. When you turn on airplane mode, It also turns off other connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You can turn on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to use those features, or you can use other features of your device, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications. To use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when Airplane mode is enabled, turn them on in Settings, or on the Notification panel. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap the check box beside Airplane mode to enable or disable the option. Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the Device options menu. Press and hold the ...
Page 155: Location Settings
Alert me about data usage: When enabled, your device will alert you when mobile data usage reaches the warning limit you set. After enabling the setting, drag the orange warning line on the graph below to set the data usage warning limit. Data usage cycle: Tap the menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period displays on the graph, along with usage by application below. 3. Tap t o set other options: Data roaming: When enabled, your device can connect to mobile data service when outside your home network area. Using data while roaming may incur additional costs; contact your service provider for more information. Restrict background data: Your device is capable of connecting to the network in the background, for synchronization or other services. When enabled, background connections will not occur. Auto sync data: When enabled, your device will synchronize with accounts automatically, at any time. Show Wi-Fi usage: When turned On, a separate tab displays data usage while connected to Wi-Fi. Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps ...
Page 156: More Networks Settings
Location must be turned On to configure settings. When On, you are allowing Google’s location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your device, and collection may occur even when no apps are running. 3. After you turn Location On, you can tap Location to configure settings: Mode: Choose the method your phone uses to determine your location/. High accuracy: When enabled, your phone uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks to estimate your location. Power saving: When enabled, your phone uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks to estimate your location. ...
Page 157: Printing
Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (for example, Google Hangouts), you will not be able to use the Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app. Printing Your phone can print to a compatible Wi-Fi printer. The printer and your phone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > Printing. 3. Choose a print service from the list. The Samsung Print Service Plugin is available by default. 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 f or more options, including adding a printer and print settings. Mobile Networks Set options for network selection and data service. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections.
Page 158: Roaming
Server address: Enter the VPN server address. PPP Encryption (MPPE): Tap to enable, if applicable for the VPN. Show advanced options: Tap to set other options, depending on the type of VPN. 4. Tap Save to save the VPN. Note: You can also launch VPN from the VPN Client app. Press a nd tap Apps > Samsung > VPN Client. Roaming When you are outside your home network area, your phone can still connect to other networks that your provider supports via roaming. There may be additional costs for accessing networks while roaming, so you may want to control your phone’s roaming behavior with Roaming settings. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > Roaming. 3. Configure options: Roaming network: Select a roaming default, from Home only, to only connect to the Sprint ...
Page 159: Nfc
Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your device and another NFC device by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back. NFC is used with S Beam and Android Beam, and must be turned On to use these features. Note: Tap > Help for information about using NFC. Turn NFC On or Off Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to send or receive information when your phone touches another NFC device or NFC tags. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside NFC to turn NFC On or Off. Android Beam With Android beam, you can transmit app content via NFC to other NFC devices that support Android Beam. Android Beam uses NFC, so NFC must be turned On before you can turn on Android Beam. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside NFC to turn NFC On. NFC must be on to use Android Beam. 3. Tap NFC to access Android Beam settings, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Android Beam to turn Android Beam On or Off.
Page 160: S Beam
S Beam 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 and Wi-Fi Direct devices. S Beam works in the background. Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to share via S Beam. For example, you can beam pictures or videos from Gallery, or songs from Music player. Just bring the devices together (typically back to back), and then tap the screen. Turn S Beam On or Off When S Beam is turned On, you can send or receive data by touching your device to another NFC- capable device. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside S Beam to turn S Beam On or Off. Nearby Devices Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. To use Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the devices you wish to share with, and the other devices must support DLNA. Turn Sharing with Nearby Devices On or Off 1. ...
Page 161: Screen Mirroring
Not-allowed devices list: 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). Upload from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices, from Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject. Screen Mirroring With Screen mirroring, you can share your device’s screen with another device, using an optional AllShare Cast accessory and A-to-A HDMI cable (accessories not included). Turn Screen Mirroring On or Off 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Screen mirroring, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Screen Mirroring to turn Screen mirroring On or Off. Note: Tap > Help to find instructions for using Screen mirroring to connect to a device. Sound Configure the sounds and vibrations your phone plays, for incoming calls, notifications, screen ...
Page 162: Vibration Intensity
Vibration Intensity Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and notifications. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Vibration intensity to set vibrations. Drag the sliders to set the vibration intensity for: Incoming call Notification Haptic feedback 3. Tap OK to save the settings. Ringtones Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Ringtones to choose a ringtone: Tap a ringtone to select it. As you tap a ringtone, a sample plays. Tap Add to choose a music track from Google Play Music, a sound file from Dropbox, or use ...
Page 163: Vibrate When Ringing
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Defaultnotification sound to choose a notification tone. 3. Tap a sound to play a sample and select the sound. 4. Tap OK to save the setting. Vibrate When Ringing When Vibrate when ringing is enabled, a vibration plays for calls and notifications, along with the ringtone or sound. You can use the Vibrations setting to customize the vibration. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap the check box beside Vibrate when ringing to enable or disable the option. Dialing Keypad Tone When Dialing keypad tone is enabled, tones play when you tap keys on the Phone keypad. 1. Press ...
Page 164: Emergency Tone
Vibrate: A vibration plays during emergency calls. Pen Attach/Detach Sound Choose whether your device plays a sound when you remove or replace the S Pen in your phone. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Pen detach/attach sound to select a tone. 3. Tap OK to save the setting. Samsung Applications Sound Settings You can configure options for sound used in Samsung apps. Call Sound Settings Configure sounds your phone makes during phone calls. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sound > Call, and then configure sounds: ...
Page 165 Minute minder: When enabled, a tone plays once per minute during a call. Call end tone: When enabled, the device plays a tone when the other caller ends the call. Alerts on call: When enabled, notifications for alarms and new messages play during calls. When disabled, these notifications will be muted during a call. Ringtones and keypad tones: Ringtones: Select a ringtone for incoming calls. Tap OK to save your selection. Vibrations: 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. Vibrate when ringing: Play a vibration for incoming calls. The vibration pattern is set at the Vibrations setting. Dialing keypad tone: Enable or disable tones for keypad taps. Personalize call sound: Adapt sound: Tap Start, and then follow the onscreen prompts to find the best sound for you.
Page 166 Vibrate: Choose whether vibration plays along with the ringtone for new message notifications. Message alert repetition: Choose how often your phone notifies you of new message(s). Email Sound Settings Configure sounds your phone uses for emails. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sound > Email, and then configure sounds: Priority senders: Choose sounds to use for email notifications from priority senders. You can configure a list of priority senders in the Email app settings. Email notifications: When enabled, an icon displays in the Status bar when you receive new emails from priority senders. Select ringtone: Choose a ringtone to play for notifications for new email from priority senders. Vibrate: When enabled, vibration plays for notifications for new email from priority senders. (Email Account): Choose sounds to use for email notifications for a specific account. ...
Page 167: Samsung Keyboard
Samsung Keyboard Choose whether the phone plays sounds or vibrations when you touch keys on the Samsung keyboard to enter text. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap the check box beside an option to enable or disable it. HDMI Audio Output Choose the type of sound output when you attach your phone to another device via HDMI cable. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Audio output to choose whether sound is output as Stereo or Surround. Adapt Sound Find the best sound for you, to use during calls, and for media playback. Note: This setting uses earphones to ensure the best sound during setup. You must connect optional earphones (not included) to the phone to configure this setting. 1. Press a nd tap ...
Page 168: Screen Timeout
3. Tap OK to save the settings. Screen Timeout Screen timeout lets you select how long the display screen remains lit after you press any key. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Screen timeout to choose a time period. Touch Key Light Duration This feature allows you to set the length of time the Home Key and BackKey remain lit after you touch them. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Touch key light duration to choose a duration period. Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing.
Page 169: Multi Window
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Auto adjust screen tone to enable or disable the option. Multi Window Multi window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. You can enable Multi window in Settings, and then control whether it displays on the screen by touching and holding on the Back Key. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Multi window to enable or disable the option. Daydream The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the phone is docked, or while charging. You can choose to display a Colors screen, or display photos stored on your phone. 1. Press a nd tap ...
Page 170: Show Battery Percentage
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Auto rotate screen to enable or disable the setting. Show Battery Percentage The battery charge level displays as an icon in the Notification panel by default. This feature allows you to display the battery icon plus the percentage of remaining charge. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap the Show battery percentage to enable or disable the option. Edit After Screen Capture When Edit after screen capture is enabled, screens you capture are automatically displayed, so you can add a note. 1. Press a nd tap ...
Page 171: Screen Lock
Screen Lock Choose a screen lock, to dim and lock the screen. Depending on the Screen lock you choose, you can also choose screen lock options to work along with the screen lock. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock, and then select a screen lock option, from Swipe, Signature, Pattern, PIN, Password, or None. Set a Swipe Screen Lock When a Swipe screen is set, you swipe your finger across the screen to unlock the device. This is the default screen lock on your phone, and offers no security, but you can set special lock screen options. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock. 3. Tap Swipe. Configure Swipe Screen Lock Options When you select a Swipe screen lock, you can also configure options to display on the lock screen.
Page 172: Set A Signature Screen Lock
Unlock effect: When enabled, swiping your finger across the lock screen displays an effect. Tap to choose an effect. Ink effect: When The Ripple Unlock effect is enabled, you can also enable Ink effect, so that swiping your finger across the lock screen displays an ink effect. Wake up in lock screen: When enabled, you can press the Home Key, and then speak a wake-up command to unlock the screen. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On, and then tap Wake up in lock screen to configure wake-up commands. Action Memo on lock screen: When enabled, you can press the S Pen button and double-tap the lock screen with S Pen to open Action Memo. Help text: When enabled, your phone displays helpful hints on the lock screen. Set a Signature Screen Lock When a Signature screen lock is enabled, you unlock the device by signing with S Pen on the screen. This option offers low security, because someone who can imitate your signature can access your phone. When you set up a Signature screen lock, you will also set up a back-up PIN screen lock.
Page 173: Set A Pattern Screen Lock
Lock automatically: When enabled, the screen will automatically lock when the screen times out, or after a period of time you set. Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, you can lock the screen instantly by pressing the Power/Lock Key. Action Memo on lock screen: When enabled, you can press the S Pen button and double-tap the lock screen with S Pen to open Action Memo. Set a Pattern Screen Lock When a Pattern screen lock is set, you draw a pattern, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock. 3. Tap Pattern, and then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock pattern. Configure Pattern Screen Lock Options When you select a Pattern screen lock, you can also configure options to display on the lock screen: 1. ...
Page 174: Set A Pin Screen Lock
Set a PIN Screen Lock With a PIN screen lock, you enter a Personal Identification Number, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock. 3. Tap PIN, and then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock PIN. Configure PIN Screen Lock Options When you select a PIN screen lock, you can also configure options to display on the lock screen. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Lock screen, and then configure these options under the Secured with PIN heading: Clock widget options: Choose options for displaying a clock on the lock screen.
Page 175: Wallpaper
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Lock screen, and then configure these options under the Secured with password heading:. Clock widget options: Choose options for displaying a clock on the lock screen. Personal message: When turned On, the lock screen displays a message you create. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On, and then tap Personal message to enter the message. Owner information: Enter text to display on the lock screen. Lock automatically: When enabled, the screen will automatically lock when the screen times out, or after a period of time you set. Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, you can lock the screen instantly by pressing the Power/Lock Key. Action Memo on lock screen: When enabled, you can press the S Pen button and double-tap the lock screen with S Pen to open Action Memo.
Page 176: Notification Panel Settings
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Font to choose options: Font style: Select a font to use. Font size: Set the size of font to use. Tip: To find new fonts, tap Get fonts online to access new fonts in the Google Play Store. Notification Panel Settings Configure options for the Notification panel, available when you swipe your finger down from Status bar at the top of the screen. At the top of the Notification panel, you can control settings with the Quick setting buttons. Choose Quick setting buttons in Notification panel settings. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Notification panel, and then configure settings: Brightness adjustment: Tap the check box to display a slider for adjusting the screen brightness on the Notification panel. ...
Page 177 Auto rotate screen: When enabled, the screen automatically rotates when you rotate the phone. Screen timeout: Set a period of time for the screen to remain lit after your last key press or screen touch, after which it will dim and lock. Speak passwords: When enabled, your phone will read aloud password characters as you enter them. Answering/ending calls: When enabled, you can accept incoming calls by pressing the Home Key, answer calls with voice commands, or end calls by pressing the Power/Lock Key. Easy touch mode: When enabled, you can tap the screen to stop/snooze alarms, calendar event notifications, timer alerts, and to accept or reject incoming calls. Show shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Accessibility settings displays on the Device options menu. The Device options menu displays when you press and hold the Power/Lock Key.
Page 178 Turn off all sounds: When enabled, every sound made by the phone is turned off, including screen taps, notifications, and call sounds. Hearing aids: Enable or disable hearing aid compatibility. Flash notification: When enabled, your phone blinks the Camera flash when you receive a notification. Google subtitles: When turned On, your phone displays Google subtitles where available. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On or Off, and then tap Google subtitles to configure options like Language, Text size, and Caption style. Samsung subtitles: When turned On, your phone displays Samsung subtitles where available. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On or Off, and then tap Samsung subtitles to configure options. Mobility: Assistant menu: Control the display of a special menu to improve device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. After turning the feature On, tap Assistant menu to choose options. Tap Dominant hand to choose whether the menu displays on the left or right side of the screen, and tap Edit to choose features to display on the Assistant menu. Press and hold delay: Choose how long your phone waits during a screen touch and ...
Page 179: Call Settings
Interaction control: Choose how your phone interprets motions and screen touches. When Interaction control is On, you can turn motions and screen timeout on or off. You can also block areas of the screen from touch interaction. Auto rotate and hard key functions (Power/Lock Key, Volume Key, etc.) will be turned off, and app notifications will only be shown in the Notification panel and Status bar. Call Settings Configure options for calling with your phone. Call Rejection Create and manage a list of phone numbers, to have your device automatically reject calls you receive from those numbers. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Call rejection to configure these options: Auto reject mode: When All numbers is selected, calls from all numbers are rejected. When Auto reject numbers is selected, calls from numbers on the Auto reject list are rejected. Auto reject list: Enter telephone numbers, to reject calls from the numbers when Auto reject mode is turned On. Tap to enter a telephone number, or select a number from a contact. Tap Match criteria to set options for using the reject number list.
Page 180: Turn Off Screen During Calls
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Answering/ending calls to configure these options: The home key answers calls: When enabled, you can answer incoming calls by pressing the Home key. Voice control: When turned On, you can answer calls by speaking commands. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Voice control On, and then tap Voice control to configure the Incoming calls option. When enabled, you can answer or reject calls with the voice commands “Answer” and “Reject”. When you answer a call with a voice command, the Speaker will automatically turn on for hands-free calls. The power key ends calls: When enabled, you can end calls by pressing the Power key. In this case, pressing the power key during a call will not lock the screen. Turn Off Screen During Calls When enabled, the screen automatically turns off during phone calls, and uses the sensor on the front of the device to turn the screen back on when you move the device is brought close to another ...
Page 181: Call Accessories
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Incoming call notifications to enable or disable the option. Call Accessories Configure options for using a headset. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Call accessories to configure settings: Automatic answering: When enabled, and you have a headset connected to the Headset Jack, incoming calls are answered automatically after a delay, which you can set at Automatic answering timer. Tap to enable or disable the setting. Automatic answering timer: Choose a time period to delay before automatically answering an incoming call when Automatic answering is enabled and a headset is connected to the device. Tap to choose 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds. ...
Page 182: Noise Reduction
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Personalize call sound. 3. Tap a setting, and then configure options if available. Noise Reduction When enabled, Noise reduction suppresses background noise from your environment during calls. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Noise reduction to enable or disable noise reduction. Increase Volume in Pocket When enabled, this setting uses the proximity sensor to detect when the device is in a pocket or other close-fitting location such as a purse or bag, and increases the volume for incoming call ringtones. 1. Press a nd tap ...
Page 183: Tty Mode
TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications phone that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY phones. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY phone to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY phone will connect using a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY phone, contact your TTY phone manufacturer to purchase the connector cable. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap TTY mode to choose a mode, from TTY Off, TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO. Hearing Aids When enabled, the Hearing aids option adjusts your phone’s settings to improve compatibility with hearing aids. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Calls, and then tap the check box beside Hearing aids to turn the option On or Off. DTMF Tones Set the length of Dual-tone Multi-frequency (DTMF) tones, which play when you tap keys on the ...
Page 184: Blocking Mode
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap the check box beside Voice privacy to enable or disable enhanced privacy mode. Blocking Mode When Blocking mode is turned On, notifications for selected features are blocked, and you only receive the notifications you choose. You can choose to block notifications by feature or contact, and choose blocking all the time, or during a specific time period. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Blocking mode, and then configure options: Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Blocking mode to enable or disable the setting. Blocking mode must be enabled to configure options. Block incoming calls: When enabled, notifications for incoming calls will not display. Tap the check box beside the option to enable or disable it. Turn off notifications: When enabled, notifications for new messages will not display. Tap the check box beside the option to enable or disable it.
Page 185: Choose A Default Language
> Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Default to select the 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. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap b eside Samsung keyboard to configure these options: Input languages: Tap Select input languages to choose language(s) for use with Samsung keyboard. When you have more than one language enabled, you can slide your finger on the space bar while entering text to switch languages. Predictive text: Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn predictive text On or Off. Predictive text suggests words matching your text entries, and optionally, complete common words ...
Page 186 Sound: When enabled, a sound plays for your key touches. Vibration: When enabled, a vibration plays for your key touches. Character preview: When enabled, the character appears in a bubble as you tap keys. Pen detection: When enabled, the Samsung keyboard switches to handwriting recognition mode when you remove the S-Pen. Help: Learn about Samsung Keyboard. Reset settings: Return settings to the defaults. Settings...
Page 187: Swype Settings
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. For each word, place your finger on the first letter and glide to the subsequent letters, lifting on the last letter. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap b eside Swype to configure options: Settings: Set Swype options: Vibrate on keypress: When enabled, the device vibrates for your Swype touches. Sound on keypress: When enabled, the device plays sounds for your Swype touches. Pop-up on keypress: When enabled, the characters display briefly as you tap keys. Long-press delay: Set the time needed to select alternate characters. ...
Page 188: Google Voice Typing Settings
Living Language: When enabled, Swype will automatically update with popular new words. Social integration: Log into your favorite social networking sites to use your entries there to update Swype, Edit my dictionary: Modify words added to Swype. ...
Page 189: Handwriting Recognition
Handwriting Recognition Choose a default language for text you enter by writing on the screen with your finger or the S Pen. Handwriting can be recognized in S Note, Action Memo, photo note, and the photo frame feature. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Language (below Handwriting recognition). 3. Choose a language, or tap More languages to download new languages. Speech Settings Configure settings for using voice to input information, and for text outputs. Voice Search Voice Search performs Google searches by speaking the criteria. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Voice Search for these options: Language: Choose a language for voice searching.
Page 190: Pointer Speed
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Text-to-speech options: Preferred TTS engine: Tap t o configure options. General: Speech rate: Choose a rate for text readouts. Listen to an example: Play an example of speech used for readouts. Default language status: View the support status of the default language. Pointer Speed This feature allows you to adjust the speed of the Mouse/trackpad. 1. Press a nd tap ...
Page 191: Hands-Free Mode
Hands-Free Mode When Hands-free mode is On, your phone automatically reads out notifications. You can choose the types of notifications to be read out. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Hands-free mode, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Hands-free mode to turn the feature On or Off. 3. After you turn the feature On, you can configure options: Incoming call: When enabled, your phone reads out the caller’s information when you receive a call. Air call-accept: When enabled, you can wave your hand over the screen to accept incoming calls. Message: When enabled, your phone reads out the sender’s information when you receive a message. Alarm: When enabled, your phone reads out alarm information when an alarm sounds. Schedule: When enabled, your phone reads out event information when a reminder sounds. S Pen Configure options for using S Pen to input information or control your device. 1. Press ...
Page 192: One-Handed Operation
a nd tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap One-handed operation to configure options: Use for all screens: When enabled, you can adjust the position of any screen to the left or right, to make it easier to use with one hand. Adjust the screen by swiping the edge of the screen. Keypad and in-call buttons: When enabled, the Phone keypad and in-call buttons can be moved to the left or the right to make them easier to use with one hand. Adjust the keypad and buttons by swiping the edge of the screen. Samsung keyboard: When enabled, the Samsung keyboard can be moved to the left or the right to make it easier to use with one hand. Adjust the keyboard position by swiping the edge of the screen. Calculator: When enabled, the Calculator keypad can be moved to the left or the right to make it easier to use with one hand. Adjust the calculator position by swiping the edge of the screen. Unlock pattern: When enabled, the pattern lock screen can be moved to the left or the right to make it easier to use with one hand. Adjust the pattern position by swiping the edge of the screen. Note: Tap Learn about on-handed operation for more information about using one-handed ...
Page 193: Air View
Quick glance: When turned On, you can view important information on your phone when the screen is turned off, by moving your hand above the phone. The phone must be on a screen side up on a flat surface, and you move the palm of your hand above the phone in an up or down motion. Tap Quick glance to see the location of the sensor and the gesture. Air jump: When turned On, you can scroll email messages by moving your hand over the phone. To use Air jump, sweep the side of your hand over the screen in an up or down motion. Tap Air jump to see the location of the sensor and the gesture. Air browse: When turned On, you can move between pictures, pages, or songs by moving your hand over the phone. To use Air browse, sweep the side of your hand over the screen in a left or right motion. Tap Air browse to see the location of the sensor and the gesture. Air call-accept: When turned On, you can accept an incoming call by moving your hand over the phone. To use Air call-accept, move the palm of your hand above the phone in a left or right motion. Tap Air call-accept to see the location of the sensor and the gesture. Air View Use Air view to display helpful information by hovering your finger, or the S Pen, over the screen. For some Air view gestures, you can choose to have your phone recognize the specific gestures exclusively with your finger, or the S Pen, or either input. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Air view, and then configure options: Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Air view to turn the option On or Off. Air view mode: Choose whether Air view recognizes gestures with your finger only, the S ...
Page 194: Air Command
Sound and haptic feedback: When you hover the S Pen over air view items, the phone plays sounds and vibrations as feedback. Air view finger options: Choose what will display when you hover your finger over items on the screen. Air view mode must be set to Finger or Auto to use Air view finger options. Information preview: Displays preview information (if available), the full text, or a zoomed-in image. Progress preview: Displays a scene, or the elapsed time, when you hover your finger over the progress bar during video playback. Speed dial preview: When you hover your finger over a number key on the Phone dialer, the contact assigned to that number’s speed dial displays. Webpage magnifier: Magnifies a portion of a Web page when you hover your finger over the page. Sound and haptic feedback: When you hover your finger over air view items, the phone plays sounds and vibrations as feedback. Air Command When Air command is turned On, you can press the button on the S Pen while hovering above the screen to see a menu of air command features you can use. Air command features include: Action Memo ...
Page 195: Palm Motion
Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Motions to turn the option On or Off. Direct call: When turned On, you can lift the device to your ear while viewing a contact to call the contact whose recent call, message, or contact details are displayed on the screen. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On or Off, and then tap Direct call to see an example of the motion. Smart alert: When turned On, you can lift the phone to receive notifications of missed calls and notifications that occurred while the device was stationary. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On or Off, and then tap Smart alert to see an example of the motion. Zoom: When turned On, you can tilt the phone to zoom in or out when viewing pictures in Gallery. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On or Off, and then tap Zoom to see an example of the motion. Browse an image: When turned On, you can move the phone in a side-to-side motion to pan from side to side while viewing an image. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On or Off, and then tap Browse an image to see an example of the motion. Mute/pause: When turned On, you can mute incoming calls and pause playback by turning the phone screen-side down. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On or Off, and then tap Mute/pause to see an example of the motion. Palm Motion Use Palm motion to control your phone by motions with the palm of your hand. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Controls. 2. ...
Page 196: Smart Stay
Smart screen options use the front camera to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors that may affect the ability of the front camera to detect your face are: When the phone is not docked or held upright, for example when placed on a table. When the front camera cannot detect your face and eyes. When the front camera is being used for the current application. When the source of light is behind you, or when using the phone in the dark. Smart Stay When Smart stay is enabled, the screen will not time out as long as you are looking at it. When enabled, the Smart stay icon d isplays in the Status bar. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Smart screen, and then tap the check box beside Smart stay to enable or disable the option. Note: Tap Smart screen for tips on using the feature. Smart Rotation When Smart rotation is enabled, the screen automatically updates to match the angle at which you are viewing. 1. Press a nd tap ...
Page 197: Smart Scroll
Visual Feedback display: When enabled, an icon will display when Smart scroll is in use. Auto-Adjust Touch Sensitivity When Auto-adjust touch sensitivity is enabled, the screen’s sensitivity adjusts automatically, depending on the type of material displayed on the screen. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap the check box beside Auto-adjust touch sensitivity to enable or disable the option. Accounts 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. Add an Account Add an account to your phone to share information between your phone and the account. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Accounts > Add account, and then choose a type of account.
Page 198: Configure Account Settings
a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Accounts, and then tap an account you have already added to access settings options. Cloud Configure options for managing your personal data, including setting up accounts to upload information to cloud-based services, such as synchronization and backup. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Cloud, and then configure options: Tap Add account to sign in to your Samsung account, or create a new Samsung account. You can sync contacts, calendar events, memos, and Internet shortcuts. You can back up Logs, SMS and MMS messages, and current wallpaper settings. Tap Link Dropbox account to sign in to your Dropbox account, or set up a new account, to sync pictures, videos and documents Backup and Reset Use Backup and reset settings to configure options for backing up data from your phone to a Google Account. 1. Press a nd tap ...
Page 199: Date And Time
Date and Time By default, your phone receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the Date and time settings. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Date and time to configure settings: Automatic date and time: When enabled, the device takes date and time updates from the wireless network. Set date: Enter the current date (only available when Automatic date and time is disabled). Set time: Enter the current time (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled). Automatic time zone: When enabled, the device takes the time zone from the wireless network. Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled). ...
Page 200: Application Manager
Automatic unlock: When enabled, flipping a cover open automatically unlocks the screen, when no screen lock is enabled. S View window color: Choose the color used for the S View window that displays when you are using an optional S View cover accessory (not included). Select info shown cover: Choose what kind of information displays in the S View window when you are using an optional S View cover accessory (not included). HDMI: Configure settings when you connect your phone to other devices via an optional HDMI cable (not included). Audio output: Choose a destination for audio output when you connect to devices via HDMI cable. Application Manager You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Galaxy Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Application manager to manage applications on your device. Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Application manager, and then tap Downloaded, SD Card, Running, or All to view the status of apps and services. Tap an app or service for more information, and for app options, ...
Page 201: Power Saving Mode
1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 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. Tap Show battery percentage to enable or disable display of remaining battery percentage on the battery level indicator in the Status bar. Power Saving Mode Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery power. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Power saving mode to configure options: Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Power saving mode to turn the mode On or Off. Power saving mode must be turned On to configure settings. CPU power saving: When enabled, the maximum performance of the device’s CPU (Central Processing Unit) is disabled to conserve battery power. Tap the check box beside ...
Page 202: Security
Mount SD card: Prepare an optional memory card (not included) for use as storage in the phone. This option is only available if an optional memory card is installed, and is not already mounted. Usually, your phone mounts a memory card as soon as you install it. Unmount SD card: Prepare an installed optional memory card for safe removal or formatting. Format SD card: Permanently remove all content from an optional installed memory card. After formatting, the content cannot be retrieved. Security Configure options for securing information on your phone. Encryption You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your phone. You can also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included). Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Start with a charged battery, and keep the device on the charger until encryption is complete. Interrupting the encryption process may result in the loss of some or all data. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Encrypt device: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt information.
Page 203: Security Update Service
Choose options for updating your phone’s security policy. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Security policy updates: When enabled, your phone will automatically check for changes to the security policy and download any updates, to improve security and service. Send security reports: When enabled, your phone will automatically send encrypted security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.. Credential Storage You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card (not included), and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the security certificates and other credentials. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Storage type: The type of storage used for credentials (not configurable). ...
Page 204: Activate This Device
Clear credentials: Tap to clear stored credentials and reset the password (only available when credentials are installed). Activate This Device Connect to the network and activate your device. If your device is already activated, use this option to view information about your plan and usage. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Activate this device, and then follow the prompts to activate your device on the network. System Update Use System update options to update your phone’s internal software. 1. Press a nd tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap System Update to use these options: Update: Check for updates from the system server. ...
Page 205 Legal information: Display open source licenses Google legal information, Samsung legal information, and a Privacy Alert. Device name: View your device’s name, and enter a new name if desired. Model number: View your device’s model number. Android version: View the firmware version of your device. Baseband version: View the baseband version of your device. Kernel version: View the kernel version of your device. Build number: View the build number of your device. SE for Android status: View your device’s current status. Security software version: View your device’s current security software status. Settings...
Page 206: 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 Note, S Beam, S Pen, Air view, Air command, and Air gesture 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. Other marks are property of their respective owners. Screen images simulated. Appearance of device may vary. Copyright Information...
Page 207: Index
Index Auto Rotate Screen 157 1Weather 85 Back Key 9 Backup and Reset 186 3-Way Calling 40 BaconReader 84 Battery Install 1 Settings 188 4G 87 Blocking Mode 172 Bluetooth 100, 119 Connect to a Car Kit 120 About Device 192 Receive Information 123 Accessibility 164 Send Information 121 Settings 164 Settings 141 Accessory 187 Settings menu 120 Account Passwords 5 Turn on and off 119 Accounts 185 Unpair 121 Add 185 Brightness 155-156 Email 53 Browser 91 Gmail 52 Manage 6 Services 6 Calculator 108 Settings 186 Calendar 104-105 Social Network 66 Add event 105 Action Memo 104 Erase events 107 Activate This Device 192 Event alerts 106 Activation 3...
Page 208 Settings 95 Upload picture 110 Take a picture 93 DTMF Tones 171 CBS Sports 84 Choose Default Language 173 Chrome 90 Earpiece 8 Clock 108 Easy Mode 164 Cloud 186 Edit After Screen Capture 158 Conference Calling 40 Email 53 Contact Add account 54 Add or edit information 47 Compose 55 Assign picture 47 Corporate Accounts 54 Assign ringtone 47 Delete account 59 Delete 48 Manage inbox 56 Contacts 44 Reply or forward 56 Access 44 Settings 57 Add 45 Email Message Adding Entries to Your Favorites 48 Make call from 32 Edit 47 Emergency Numbers 33 Get started 44 Emergency tone 152 Groups 48 Encryption 190 Linking 48 Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) 33 Make call from 32 Enter Text 27 Options 44...
Page 209 International roaming Google Photos 102 Status messages 133 Google Play Books 80 International service Google Play Games 80 Assistance 135 Google Play Movies 79 International voicemail Google Play Music 76 Access number 131 Google Play Newsstand 80 International Voicemail Google Play Store 69 Troubleshooting 132 Install an App 69 Google Search 111 Google Settings 111 Keyboard 173, 175 Google Voice Search 111 Samsung 173, 175 Google Voice Typing 28, 176 Keypad Tones 169 Configuring 28 Kids Mode 85 Using 28 KNOX 111 Google Wallet 70 Google+ 68, 101 Group Language and Input 172 Creating a New Group 49 LED indicator 8 Group Play 81 LED Indicator 158 Location Settings 143 Lock Screen Hands-Free Mode 179 Settings 158 Handwriting Recognition 177 Logs 42...
Page 210 Touch Gestures 17 Send 60 Phone Basics 8 MMS Messaging 60 Phone calls Mobile Networks 145 from contacts 32 More networks settings 144 from logs 32 Motion Gestures 13 Using contacts 32 Motions 182 Phone Calls Multi Window 16 Answer and end 167 Settings 157 Emergency numbers 33 Music 76 From email messages 32 Google Play Music 76 From text messages 32 Player 76 Make calls 31 Sprint Music Plus 79 Receive 33 Mute the Ringer 34 Using phone keypad 31 My Files 112 Using recent calls 32 My Magazine 75 Phone Motions 13 Phone Update 127 Photo Zoom 99 Navigation 71 Picasa 101 Scout 71 PIN Screen Lock 162 Nearby Devices 148 Pinch 21 NextRadio 82 Play Store 69 NFC 147...
Page 211 Air View 12 Messaging 60 Easy Clip 11 Social Network Accounts 66 Launch Memo 12 Sound Settings 149 Overview 10 Speaker 9 Removing 10 Speech Settings 177 Screen Capture 12 Speed Dialing 41 Settings 11, 179 Spread 21 Using 11 Sprint 411 6 S Translator 116 Sprint Account Information and Help 5 S Voice 118 Sprint Operator Services 7 Samsung Account 53 Sprint TV & Movies 75 Samsung applications Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service 129 Sound settings 152 Sprint Zone 82 Samsung Hub 72 Status Bar 25 Samsung keyboard 155 Status Icons 25 Samsung Keyboard 28, 173, 175 Storage 189 Samsung Link 82 Story Album 102 Settings 83 Swipe 18 Share media with another device 84 Swipe Screen Lock 159 Scout 71 Swype 29 Scrapbook 113...
Page 212 Touchscreen VPN 89, 145 Turn off 10 Add 89 Turn on 10 Connect 90 TripAdvisor 117 Disconnect 90 TTY Mode 171 Turn Device On 9 Turn Off Screen During Calls 168 Wallpaper 163 Typing 27 WatchON 73 Web 86 Wi-Fi 86 US Dialing 170 Connect to a different network 87 USB Charger/Accessory port 9 Connect to network 86 USB Support 2 Settings 138 Wi-Fi Calling Settings 137 Wi-Fi direct 139 Vibrate when ringing 151 Working with photos 99 Vibrations 150 Worldwide calls Intensity 150 Make and receive 130 Video 102 Videos Record 93 Sharing 100 YouTube 67, 101 View photos and videos 98 Visual voicemail Settings 37 Zoom 21 Visual Voicemail 35 Listen to multiple messages 37 Options 37...

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