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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide (Sprint UG template version 13c) Sprint_SM-N900P_MR4_KK_UG_Eng_TE_NCD_040514_F5...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get Started ............................ 1 Your Phone at a Glance ......................1 Set Up Your Phone ........................ 1 Activate Your Phone ......................3 Complete the Setup Process ....................4 Set Up Voicemail ........................5 Sprint Account Information and Help ..................5 Sprint Account Passwords .....................
  • Page 3 ..................Quick Settings ......................Notification Panel Settings ................... Enter Text ..........................29 Text Input Methods ....................... Google Voice Typing ....................Samsung Keyboard ...................... Swype ........................... Tips for Editing Text ..................... Phone Calls ..........................Make Phone Calls ........................ Call Using the Keypad ....................
  • Page 4 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 5 Create a Google Account ..................... 54 Sign In to Your Google Account ................... 54 Access Gmail ....................... 54 Send a Gmail Message ....................55 Samsung Account........................ 55 Email ............................ 56 Add an Email Account ....................56 Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ............56 Compose and Send Email ....................
  • Page 6 ...................... Group Play ........................... Sprint Zone .......................... NextRadio ..........................Samsung Link ........................Configure Samsung Link Settings ................Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device ..........CBS Sports .......................... BaconReader ........................1Weather ..........................Web and Data ..........................Wi-Fi ............................
  • Page 7 ..........................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 ..........................
  • Page 8 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 ......................
  • Page 9 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 ....................
  • Page 10 Wi-Fi Direct ......................... 146 Hotspot ..........................147 Turn Hotspot On or Off ....................147 Configure Hotspot ...................... 147 Allowed Devices for Hotspot ..................148 Bluetooth Settings......................148 Tethering..........................149 Airplane Mode........................149 Data Usage ........................150 Location Settings ....................... 151 More Networks Settings .....................
  • Page 11 Haptic Feedback ......................160 Emergency Tone ......................160 Pen Attach/Detach Sound ..................160 Samsung Applications Sound Settings ..............160 Samsung Keyboard ....................163 HDMI Audio Output ....................163 Adapt Sound ....................... 164 Display Settings ......................... 164 Brightness ........................164 Screen Timeout ......................164 Touch Key Light Duration ...................
  • Page 12 Blocking Mode ........................182 Language and Input ......................183 Choose a Default Language ..................183 Set a Default Input Method ..................183 Samsung Keyboard Settings ..................183 Swype Settings ......................185 Google Voice Typing Settings ..................187 Handwriting Recognition .................... 187 Speech Settings ......................
  • Page 13 Air View ..........................Air Command ........................Motions ..........................Palm Motion ........................Smart Screen ........................Smart Stay ........................Smart Rotation ......................Smart Pause ....................... Smart Scroll ........................ Auto-Adjust Touch Sensitivity .................... Accounts ..........................Add an Account ......................Configure Account Settings ..................

  • Page 14: 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.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Activate Your Phone

    4. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on. 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.

  • Page 17: Complete The Setup Process

    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.

  • Page 18: Set Up Voicemail

    Note: During or after setup, you may see a Sprint Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and then touch I Agree to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi. To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, touch >...

  • Page 19: Manage Your Account

    Account User Name and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Sign in/Sign up and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com/mysprint.

  • Page 20: Sprint Support Services

    From Your Sprint Phone 1. Press and then tap Phone. 2. Do any of the following: to access Sprint Zone and a summary of your Sprint  service plan or to get answers to other questions. to make a payment. ...

  • Page 21: 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.
  • Page 22 ● 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.

  • Page 23: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    Turn Your Phone On and Off Use the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone On or Off. Turn Your Phone On or Off ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Key. The screen remains blank while your phone is off. If the phone is off during charging, the screen displays a charging animation.

  • Page 24: S Pen Overview

    S Pen Overview Use S Pen and your device to create and collaborate. With S Pen, you can: ● Write directly into a Gmail message. ● Write directly on the calendar. ● Annotate documents (Word, Excel, PPT, PDF). ● Write a note on the back of a picture. ●...

  • Page 25: Use S Pen

    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 and tap Apps > Samsung > Action memo Phone Basics...

  • Page 26: Air Gesture

    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.

  • Page 27: Motion Gestures

    Note: To learn about Air Gesture, or to configure options, press and 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.

  • Page 28: Smart Screen

    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: ●...

  • Page 29: Air View Finger Options

    ● 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 and tap >...

  • Page 30: Multi Window

    Configure Voice Control Enable Voice control features, and learn about using them. ■ Press and 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.
  • Page 31 You can also use these Multi Window options: ● Launch Multiple Apps: When you drag an app from Multi window on top of an open app, both apps display in a split window. While using one app, touch the tab to display Multi Window, and then touch and drag ...

  • Page 32: Touch Gestures

    Touch Gestures Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger. Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.
  • Page 33 Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Phone Basics...
  • Page 34 Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways.
  • Page 35 Note: You can control screen rotation with the Auto-rotate screen setting. To make this selection, press and then tap > Settings > Device > Display > Auto rotate screen. See Auto Rotate Screen for more information. 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.

  • Page 36: Your 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.

  • Page 37: Add And Remove Primary Shortcuts

    Add Shortcuts from the Home Screen 1. Press to 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.

  • Page 38: Add And Remove Widgets

    Replace Primary Shortcuts Press to display the main home screen. Touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to replace, and then drag it to an empty space on any home screen. Scroll the home screen to find the shortcut or folder you want to add as the new primary shortcut.

  • Page 39: Extended Home Screens

    Remove a Widget 1. Press to display the main home screen. 2. Touch and hold the desired widget. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. 3. Drag the widget to the Remove icon and release it. As you place the widget into the Trash, both items turn red.

  • Page 40: Recent Applications

    Recent Applications You can access recently-used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications themselves. 1. Press and hold from 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 right side and notification alerts on the left.

  • Page 41: Quick Settings

    Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call New email New Gmail New message New voicemail Event USB connection Updates available Downloading Keyboard active Quick Settings Use Quick settings at the top of the Notification panel to control popular settings. ● Swipe your finger down from the Status bar at the top of the screen to display Notifications, and then tap a setting to turn the feature On or Off.

  • Page 42: Notification Panel Settings

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

  • Page 43: Google Voice Typing

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

  • Page 44: Swype

    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.

  • Page 45: Tips For Editing Text

    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. ...

  • Page 46: 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.

  • Page 47: Call From Logs

    One-handed operation on/One-handed operation off: Move the keypad display to  the left or right side of the screen, to make dialing with one hand easier. When On, you can tap the arrows to move the keypad to the right or left. Wi-Fi Calling: Enable Wi-Fi Calling.

  • Page 48: Call A Number In An Email Message

    2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number. 3. On the pop-up menu, tap Call to dial the number. Call a Number in an Email Message While viewing an email or Gmail message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message.

  • Page 49: Receive Phone Calls

    Receive Phone Calls When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen.

  • Page 50: Voicemail

    Voicemail The following topics outline your phone’s voicemail service. Note: Your phone also supports the Visual Voicemail app. For information on setting up and using Visual Voicemail, see Visual Voicemail. Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. ■...

  • Page 51: Visual Voicemail

    Use Visual Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. Press and tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Touch an entry to listen to the message. Use Another Phone to Access Messages 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. When your voicemail answers, press the asterisk key on the phone (*). 3.

  • Page 52: Review Visual Voicemail

    Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. 3.

  • Page 53: Configure Visual Voicemail Settings

    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, and more. 1.

  • Page 54: Phone Call Options

    Phone Call Options Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience. Options While on a Call While you’re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Touch an option to select it. 1.

  • Page 55: Caller Id

    Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller while the phone is ringing, by displaying the number of the incoming call. You can block your Caller ID (visible to others when you make a call), before making a call. The blocking only lasts for that call, and then returns to regular Caller ID. To permanently block your number, you must call Sprint Customer Service.

  • Page 56: Call Forwarding

    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.
  • Page 57 Remove Speed Dials 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Tap > Speed dial setting. 3. Tap > Remove, and then tap the X beside the speed dials you want to remove. 4. Tap Done when you’re finished. Replace Speed Dials Press and tap Phone.

  • Page 58: Logs

    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 and tap Phone > Logs. 2. To choose logs to display, tap >...

  • Page 59: Contacts

    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.

  • Page 60: Contacts Options

    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.

  • Page 61: Add A Contact

    Add a Contact You can add contacts directly from the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap . If you have accounts set up on your phone, choose an account to assign the contact to the account.

  • Page 62: Save A Phone Number To A Contact

    Save a Phone Number to a Contact You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad. Note: If you have accounts set up on your phone, you can save the contact to an account. 1. Press and tap Phone.

  • Page 63: Assign A Ringtone To A Contact

    Take picture: Take a new picture with Camera.  S Note: Choose an image from S Note.  4. Follow the prompts to save the picture to the contact, and then tap Save. Assign a Ringtone to a Contact You can assign a special ringtone to individual contacts for more personalization. 1.

  • Page 64: Add Contacts To Favorites

    Add Contacts to Favorites The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts entries. 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Touch a contact to display it, and then touch to designate it as a favorite. Create Groups This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a call group.

  • Page 65: Share A Contact

    Send a Message to a Group 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap the Groups tab, and then tap a group. 3. Tap > Send message. 4. Select the recipients of the new message (indicated by a green checkmark) and then tap Done.

  • Page 66: Contacts Settings

    Gmail: Send the information as a Gmail attachment. Address the message, add a  subject and a message, and then tap Send. See Send a Gmail Message for details. Messages: Attach the contact to a message (converts the message to MMS). For ...

  • Page 67: 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.

  • Page 68: Send A Gmail Message

    > Discard.  Samsung Account Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung 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.

  • Page 69: Email

    Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts. You can also access your Exchange ActiveSync email on your phone. Add an Email Account Email allows you to send and receive email using various email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email.

  • Page 70: Compose And Send Email

    1. Press and tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. 3. Enter your email address and password. To see your password as you enter it, tap Show password. 4. Tap Manual setup and then enter your settings. You may need to consult your network administrator for this information: Domain\Username: Enter your network domain and username, separated by “\”.

  • Page 71: Reply Or Forward Email

    • for more options, including Send email to myself, Scheduled email, Priority, Tracking options, and Security options. 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.

  • Page 72: Email Settings

    Sort Email Messages 1. Press and 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 and tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap the check boxes beside emails you want to delete. 3.
  • Page 73 Rules for filtering: Set filters and manage filtered email.  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.
  • Page 74 Select ringtone: Choose a ringtone to play for new email notifications.  Vibrate: When enabled, vibration plays for new email notifications.  More settings: Configure other options, including the account name, carbon copy  and blind carbon copy, synchronization, and security options. •...

  • Page 75: Delete An Email Account

    • Sync Task: Choose whether emails are synchronized between your phone and the account. • Conversation view filter: Display emails that are related in a conversation view. • Exchange server settings: Configure the Domain\user name, Password, and other Exchange server settings. Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your phone, you can remove it.

  • Page 76: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact namecards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar). Composing MMS messages is the same as composing text messages, except that you attach a file to the message.

  • Page 77: Save And Resume A Draft Message

    Save and Resume a Draft Message If you tap while composing a text or multimedia message, or leave the Messages screen, the message is automatically saved as a draft. To resume composing a Draft message: 1. Press and tap Messages. 2.
  • Page 78 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. Press and tap Messages. 2. From the message list, tap a message to display it. 3.

  • Page 79: Messages Settings

    Delete Multiple Message Threads 1. Press and tap Messages. 2. Tap > Delete threads. 3. Select the message threads you want to delete and then tap Delete. 4. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion. Note: Locked messages will not be deleted, unless you select the Include protected messages check box before confirming the deletion.
  • Page 80 General:  • Delete old messages: Choose whether to automatically delete the oldest messages when the maximum number of messages is reached. Set the maximum number of messages with the Text message limit and Multimedia message limit settings below. • Text message limit: Set the maximum number of text messages per conversation.
  • Page 81 • 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. •...

  • Page 82: Social Networking Accounts

    • 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.

  • Page 83: Youtube

    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.

  • Page 84: 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+.

  • Page 85: Apps And Entertainment

    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.

  • Page 86: Find And Install An App

    Find and Install an App When you install apps from the Google Play Store app and use them on your phone, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust.

  • Page 87: Open An Installed App

    Open an Installed App There are several options for opening an installed app. ■ Press and tap Apps, and then tap the app icon. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1.

  • Page 88: Scout

    Apps > Sprint Featured > Scout. Samsung Apps Browse, search, and find apps to download and install on your phone. Log in to your Samsung account to manage your downloads. Note: Samsung Apps is part of the Samsung group of apps.
  • Page 89 Samsung Hub. ● Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or “the service”) that are also registered to the same account. ● You may remove a device from your account no more than once every 90 days.

  • Page 90: Watchon

    WatchON Use WatchON and your phone to control your TV and other devices. Note: WatchON is a part of the Samsung group of apps. Set up WatchON Configure basic WatchON settings, to identify your TV provider and sign in to your accounts.

  • Page 91: Flipboard

    1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung > WatchON. 2. From the toolbar, tap , and then tap Set up now. 3. Follow the prompts to find your TV or other devices and configure your phone to control their operation.

  • Page 92: Sprint Tv & Movies

    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.

  • Page 93: Google Play Music

    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.
  • Page 94 to mark a song as a favorite. When a song is a favorite, the star is orange.  Favorite songs are included in the Favorites playlist. to set the volume. You can also set volume by pressing the Volume Key on ...
  • Page 95 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.

  • Page 96: Sprint Music Plus

    • Smart volume: When enabled, Music automatically adjusts the volume of all songs to an equal level. • Voice control: When enabled, you can control music playback by speaking commands. Follow the prompts to configure Voice control settings. End: Close Music. ...

  • Page 97: Google Play Movies & Tv

    Google Play Movies & TV The Google Play Movies application allows you to connect to the Google Play Store app, download a movie and then watch it instantly. Choose from thousands of movies, including new releases and HD titles in Google Play and stream them instantly on your Android phone. Previously rented movies are automatically added to your My Movies library across your phones.

  • Page 98: Group Play

    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.

  • Page 99: Sprint Zone

    Join a Group 1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung > Group Play. 2. Tap Join Group. Your phone scans for nearby available groups. Your device can only detect groups on the same Wi-Fi network your phone is connected to.

  • Page 100: Samsung Link

    2. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account and learn about Samsung Link. 3. On the Samsung Link screen, swipe your finger left or right across the screen to scroll between Photos, Music, Video, or Document types.

  • Page 101: Configure Samsung Link Settings

    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.

  • Page 102: Cbs Sports

    CBS Sports All the scores and stats you could ever want, delivered with updates from top fantasy gurus and live commentary from players, writers, analysts, and bloggers. Before you use CBS Sports on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store.

  • Page 103: 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.

  • Page 104: Connect To A Different Wi-Fi Network

    Add a new Wi-Fi network manually: 1. Press and 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.

  • Page 105: Your User Name

    4G provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 30 Mbps. To connect your phone to 4G network, you need access to a 4G base station. For more information about the availability of 4G in your location, visit sprint.com/coverage. 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.

  • Page 106: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your services, you must then update the profile on your phone. 1. Press and tap > Settings > General. 2.

  • Page 107: Add A Vpn

    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 and tap >...

  • Page 108: Disconnect From A Vpn

    3G or 4G Mobile data or Wi-Fi connections. ■ Press and 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.

  • Page 109: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video 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 and tap Apps > Camera. ● Settings: Access camera settings. ●...

  • Page 110: 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.

  • Page 111: Record Videos

    Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone’s built-in video camera. Press and tap Apps > Camera. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.

  • Page 112: Quick Camera Settings

    • Auto: Automatically adjusts the exposure to optimize the color and brightness of pictures. In Auto mode, you can take single or burst shots (take burst shots by holding Capture button to take multiple shots until you lift your finger). •...

  • Page 113: Advanced Camera Settings

    Voice control: Tap to access voice control settings, for using voice commands  to take pictures and record video. For more information, see Voice Control. Recording mode: Tap to choose a mode for recording. Choose Limit for MMS  to restrict recordings to a size that can be attached to a multimedia message. Choose Normal, Slow motion, Fast motion or Smooth motion to control the speed of recording.
  • Page 114 Videos:  • Video size: Choose the default size for videos. • Video stabilization: When On, the Camera adjusts settings to improve image stability in videos. • Audio zoom: When turned On, the microphone will focus on the sound from the area where you zoom into while recording.

  • Page 115: Gallery

    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.

  • Page 116: View Photos And 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.

  • Page 117: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo

    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. –...

  • Page 118: 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.
  • Page 119 Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3.

  • Page 120: Photos

    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.
  • Page 121 Share videos 1. Press and tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap > Share via. 3. Tap video(s) to select them for sharing, and then tap Done. 4. Choose a sharing option, and then follow the prompts to share the video. Use Pop-up Play Multitask with Pop-up Play - transform your video player into a pop-up window floating on the screen.

  • Page 122: Tools And Calendar

    ● 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 and tap Apps >...

  • Page 123: Calendar

    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 ...

  • Page 124: Event Alerts

    Select a recurrence cycle for the event by tapping the Repeat field.  Select an alarm time by tapping the Reminder field.  Enter a location for the event in the Location field or tap to select the location  on the a map.

  • Page 125: View Events

    3. Tap an option. Set snooze duration to set the length of time to allow before you are reminded of  the event. Snooze to be reminded of the event at a future time.  Dismiss to dismiss the reminder. ...

  • Page 126: Erase Events

    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. ● Slide up or down to view earlier or later months. Erase Events The following procedures show you how to erase your calendar events.

  • Page 127: Clock

    Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Press and tap Apps > Clock. Tap the tabs at the top of the app to view and use clock features. Alarm: This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. ...

  • Page 128: Downloads

    Downloads Use Downloads to view and manage files you’ve downloaded to your phone. ■ Press and tap Apps > Downloads. Dropbox Dropbox offers 2GB of free “Cloud” storage, so you can access your files from anywhere, on your device or from a desktop application on your computer. With Dropbox, you can edit files in your Dropbox from your phone, upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and share your selected files freely with family and friends.

  • Page 129: Manually Uploading A Picture To Dropbox

    Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox Follow the below procedures to manually upload pictures to the Dropbox app. 1. Press and tap Apps > Camera. 2. After the image is taken, tap the Image Viewer box in the corner of the screen. This previews the current image.

  • Page 130: Google Search

    Apps > Help. KNOX Samsung KNOX lets you work with enterprise data security, while personal information is kept private. ● Keep your personal apps, photos, emails and texts on your device and private from your enterprise IT admins ●...

  • Page 131: My Files

    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.

  • Page 132: Pen.up

    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 and tap Apps >...

  • Page 133: S Health

    S Health is a wellness application that can help you manage your health. Set fitness goals, check your progress, and keep track of your overall health. Note: S Health is part of the Samsung group of apps. ■ Press and tap Apps >...

  • Page 134: S Note

    ● You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. ● You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called pre-diabetes. When in Doubt - Check it Out If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.
  • Page 135 Create a New Note Follow the steps below to create a new note, or expand or reply to an existing memo, using S Note. Press and tap Apps > S Note. to start a new note. Enter your note by writing or drawing, or by using the text tool to enter text with the keyboard.

  • Page 136: S Translator

    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 and tap Apps >...

  • Page 137: Lookout Security

    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. Press and tap Apps >...
  • Page 138 for options: Share via: allows you to share your recording using such methods as Bluetooth,  Dropbox, Drive, Email, Gmail, Messages, Scrapbook, or Wi-Fi Direct. Delete: allows you to delete one or more voice recordings. Tap the recordings to  delete and tap Done.

  • Page 139: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. Turn Bluetooth On or Off When Bluetooth is On, you can scan and find other Bluetooth devices, to share information between the devices.

  • Page 140: Reconnect A Headset Or Car Kit

    The pairing and connection status is displayed below the hands-free headset or car kit name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the Bluetooth headset or car kit is connected to your phone, (Bluetooth connected) displays in the Status bar. Depending on the type of headset or car kit you have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive phone calls.

  • Page 141: Send Information Using Bluetooth

    Unpair from a Bluetooth Device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the device again, you will need to pair with it again. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2.

  • Page 142: Receive Information Using Bluetooth

    Music track. This feature is available through the Music app. With the track  displayed on the Now playing screen, tap > Via Bluetooth. Voice recording. On the main Voice Recorder screen, touch and hold a recording  and then tap Share via > Bluetooth. 3.

  • Page 143: Microsd Card

    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.

  • Page 144: Remove A Memory Card

    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 ...

  • Page 145: View Memory Card Usage

    View Memory Card Usage Use the following procedure to view memory usage information for an optional installed memory card (not included). ■ Press and tap > Settings > General > Storage. (The total and available memory space will be displayed.) See Storage for more information.
  • Page 146 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.

  • Page 147: System Updates

    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.

  • Page 148: Update Your Phone

    Update Your Phone Use the System Updates menu to download and run updates for your phone. 1. Press and tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap System Update to use these options: Update: Check for updates, and update your phone’s software. ...

  • Page 149: 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.

  • Page 150: 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.

  • Page 151: Sprint International Voicemail Service

    Make Calls Using Plus (+) Code Dialing Placing calls from one country to another country is simple with the Plus (+) Code Dialing feature. When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to enter the appropriate international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls placed from the United States).

  • Page 152: Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number For International Use

    Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use To simplify accessing your Sprint Voicemail while travelling, you can set up your voicemail access number as a Contacts entry. Save the voicemail access number with the international dialing code, to make it faster and easier to access your messages while roaming internationally.

  • Page 153: International Voicemail Troubleshooting

    International Voicemail Troubleshooting There are a few tips to keep in mind when using Sprint voicemail while traveling. ● Some carriers may not support voicemail indicators. It may be necessary to call your voicemail to see if you have any new messages. ●...

  • Page 154: Access Email And Data Services Internationally On Cdma Networks

    Access Email and Data Services Internationally on CDMA Networks If data service is available on a CDMA network, then you only need to set the phone to CDMA, you will not need to select the specific carrier. Selecting a specific carrier is only necessary for providers on the GSM network.

  • Page 155: Contact Sprint For Assistance With International Service

    Status Messages Message Description An incorrect SIM PIN was entered three consecutive times. You will be unable to send or receive calls on your phone. Contact Sprint Customer Service to obtain the PIN Unblocked PIN Blocked. Call Your Key (PUK) code. Sprint sets the default to PIN off; if you elect Provider to enable the PIN then you will need to contact Sprint for the default PIN and PUK.
  • Page 156 While traveling outside the United States: ● In GSM mode: touch and then dial 1-817-698-4199. ● In CDMA mode: enter the country code and then dial 1-817-698-4199. There is no charge for this call from your wireless phone. From a landline phone when outside the United States: Sprint Worldwide Customer Support can be reached from a landline phone at 1-817-698-4199.

  • Page 157: 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 and tap > Settings. 2. Tap a tab to access settings by category: Connections: Connect to wireless networks, including 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi, and to ...

  • Page 158: Turn Wi-Fi On Or Off

    4. Follow the instructions to select a Wi-Fi network and activate Wi-Fi Calling on your phone. Important: If you are in an active Wi-Fi call and go outside the range of your Wi-Fi network, the call will be dropped. 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.

  • Page 159: Wi-Fi Direct

    • Passpoint: When turned On, your phone will connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi networks automatically. • Sort by: Choose how scanned Wi-Fi networks are presented on the Wi-Fi settings screen. • Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data communications, when the device goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out).

  • Page 160: Hotspot

    3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct at the bottom of the screen. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices, or you can tap Scan to start scanning. 4. After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the connection.

  • Page 161: Allowed Devices For Hotspot

    Show advanced options: When enabled, you can access advanced options,  including Broadcast channel, to specify the channel your device uses for Hotspot, and you can set the maximum number of connections to your Hotspot. Allowed Devices for Hotspot Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your phone and connect using your phone’s Hotspot name and password.

  • Page 162: Tethering

    4. Tap for more settings: Visibility timeout: Set the length of time your device is visible to other devices when  you turn on visibility. Received files: View files transferred to your device via Bluetooth.  Help: Learn about Bluetooth, and other settings. ...

  • Page 163: Data Usage

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

  • Page 164: Location Settings

    Location Settings Control apps’ access to your location, and configure location sources. Some apps may require one or more location services be turned On for full app functionality. GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including: ● Buildings ● Tunnels or underground structures ●...

  • Page 165: More Networks Settings

    My places: Save your favorite locations, to make the locations available for use with  services or apps that require location information. Tap Home, Office, or Car, and then follow the prompts to configure options for identifying the location. Tap Add to set up a new location.

  • Page 166: Mobile Networks

    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 for more options, including adding a printer and print settings.

  • Page 167: Roaming

    Note: You can also launch VPN from the VPN Client app. Press and 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...

  • Page 168: Android Beam

    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 and tap >...

  • Page 169: Nearby Devices

    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 and 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.

  • Page 170: Screen Mirroring

    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 and tap > Settings > Connections. 2.

  • Page 171: Vibration Intensity

    Vibration Intensity Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and notifications. 1. Press and 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 ...

  • Page 172: Default Notification Sound

    Default Notification Sound Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Default notification sound to choose a notification tone. 3. Tap a sound to play a sample and select the sound. 4.

  • Page 173: Haptic Feedback

    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.
  • Page 174 • Call connect tone: When enabled, the phone plays a tone when the other caller answers a call. • Minute minder: When enabled, a tone plays once per minute during a call. • Call end tone: When enabled, the device plays a tone when the other caller ends the call.
  • Page 175 Message Sound Settings Configure sounds your phone uses for messaging. Note: If you have assigned a default messaging app other than Messages (for example, Google Hangouts), you will not be able to access the Messages sound settings options. 1. Press and tap >...

  • Page 176: Samsung Keyboard

    Vibration: When enabled, vibration plays for notifications for new email for Calendar  notifications. Samsung Keyboard Choose whether the phone plays sounds or vibrations when you touch keys on the Samsung keyboard to enter text. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Device.

  • Page 177: Adapt Sound

    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.

  • Page 178: Screen Mode

    Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Screen mode to configure these options: Adapt display: Tap the check box to enable or disable automatic optimization of the ...

  • Page 179: Daydream

    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 and tap > Settings > Device. 2.

  • Page 180: Edit After Screen Capture

    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 and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Edit after screen capture to enable or disable the option. LED Indicator The LED indicator on the front of the device displays when the device is locked, to notify you of status changes and events.

  • Page 181: Set A Swipe Screen Lock

    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.

  • Page 182: Set A Signature Screen Lock

    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.

  • Page 183: Set A Pattern Screen Lock

    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.

  • Page 184: 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 and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock. 3.

  • Page 185: Wallpaper

    Configure Password Screen Lock Options When you select a Password screen lock, you can also configure options to display on the lock screen: 1. Press and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Lock screen, and then configure these options under the Secured with password heading:.

  • Page 186: Font

    Font You can choose the font style and size for all text that displays on the screen. 1. Press and 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. ...

  • Page 187: Accessibility

    Accessibility Your device offers features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use Accessibility settings to configure these features. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Accessibility to configure options: Auto rotate screen: When enabled, the screen automatically rotates when you ...
  • Page 188 Magnification gestures: When turned On, you can use special magnification  gestures, including: • Triple-tap on most screens to zoom in or out. • While zoomed in, you can drag two or more fingers across the screen to pan (move around the screen). •...

  • Page 189: Call Settings

    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.

  • Page 190: Set Up Call Rejection Messages

    • to enter a telephone number, or select a number from a contact. Tap Match criteria to set options for using the reject number list. • Tap the check box beside Unavailable to reject calls with numbers that display “Unavailable” in Caller ID. Set Up Call Rejection Messages Create and manage text messages to send to callers when rejecting incoming calls.

  • Page 191: Call Alerts

    Call Alerts Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Call alerts to configure settings: Vibrate on connection to network: When enabled, your phone will vibrate when a ...

  • Page 192: Ringtones And Keypad Tones

    Outgoing call conditions: When the device is paired with a Bluetooth headset, you  can choose to make calls even when the device is locked. Tap to choose Even when device locked, or Only when device unlocked. Ringtones and Keypad Tones Choose tones and vibrations to play for incoming calls and keypad taps.

  • Page 193: Increase Volume In Pocket

    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 and tap >...

  • Page 194: Hearing Aids

    1. Press and 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.

  • Page 195: Blocking 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.

  • Page 196: Language And Input

    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.
  • Page 197 Keyboard swipe: When enabled, you can enter text by sliding your finger across the  keys on the keyboard. • None: When enabled, Samsung Keyboard will not accept text entry by swiping. • SwiftKey Flow: When enabled, you can enter text by swiping your finger across the keyboard.

  • Page 198: Swype Settings

    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.
  • Page 199 • Next word prediction: When enabled, Swype predicts the next word based on the previous word. • Show Voice key: When enabled, a Voice input key displays on the Swype keyboard. Themes: Choose options for customizing the Swype keyboard to your preferences. ...

  • Page 200: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Help: Learn about using Swype.  • How to Swype: Learn about using Swype. • Show helpful tips: When enabled, tips display on the screen as you enter text. Updates: Check for updates to Swype, and install them if desired. ...

  • Page 201: Speech Settings

    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 and tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Voice Search for these options: Language: Choose a language for voice searching.

  • Page 202: Pointer Speed

    Pointer Speed This feature allows you to adjust the speed of the Mouse/trackpad. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Pointer speed to set the pointer speed. Tap OK to save your selection. Voice Control When Voice control is turned On, you can use voice commands to control your phone.

  • Page 203: S Pen

    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 ...

  • Page 204: Air Gesture Settings

    Adjust the keypad and buttons by swiping the edge of the screen. Samsung keyboard: When enabled, the Samsung keyboard can be moved to the ...

  • Page 205: Air View

    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.

  • Page 206: Air Command

    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.

  • Page 207: Motions

    Motions With Motions, you can control your phone by moving it in specific ways. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Motions, and then configure options: Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Motions to turn the option On or Off. ...

  • Page 208: Smart Screen

    Mute/pause: When On, you can mute incoming calls, message notifications, and  alarms, and pause music or video playback by covering the screen with your hand. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On or Off, and then tap Mute/pause to see an example of the motion.

  • Page 209: Smart Pause

    Smart Pause When Smart pause is enabled, the phone will automatically pause video playback when you look away from the screen. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Smart screen, and then tap the check box beside Smart pause to enable or disable the option.

  • Page 210: Accounts

    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.

  • Page 211: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Use Backup and reset settings to configure options for backing up data from your phone to a Google account. 1. Press and tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Backup and reset, and then configure options: Back up my data: Tap the check box to turn On automatic backup to a Google ...

  • Page 212: Accessory

    Accessory Configure your device’s behavior when it is connected to an optional dock (not included). 1. Press and tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Accessory to configure settings: Dock: Configure settings for connecting your phone to an optional dock accessory ...

  • Page 213: Application Manager

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

  • Page 214: Power Saving Mode

    Power Saving Mode Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery power. 1. Press and 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. ...

  • Page 215: Security

    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).

  • Page 216: Security Update 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.

  • Page 217: Activate This Device

    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 and tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Activate this device, and then follow the prompts to activate your device on the network.
  • Page 218 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.

  • Page 219: 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.

  • Page 220: Index

    Index 1Weather, 89 Bluetooth, 106, 126 3-Way Calling, 42 Connect to a Car Kit, 126 4G, 92 Receive Information, 129 About Device, 205 Send Information, 128 Accessibility, 174 Unpair, 127 Settings, 174 Brightness, 164 Accessory, 200 Browser, 95 Calculator, 113 Account Passwords, 5 Accounts, 54, 198 Calendar, 110...
  • Page 221 Incoming Call Answer, 36 Font, 173 Front camera, 8 Reject, 36 Gallery, 102 Infrared transmitter, 9 Gestures, 19 International Data Roaming, 140 Global Roaming Mode, 137 International Dialing, 181 Google Keyboard, 184, 186 Samsung, 184, 186 Sign in, 54 Index...
  • Page 222 KNOX, 117 Phone calls Language and Input, 184 Using contacts, 34 LED indicator, 8 Phone Calls LED Indicator, 167 Emergency numbers, 35 Location Settings, 151 From email messages, 35 From text messages, 34 Lock Screen Settings, 167 Make calls, 33 Logs, 45 Receive, 36 Lookout Security, 124...
  • Page 223 S Voice, 124 Samsung Account, 55 Status Bar, 27 Samsung Apps, 75 Status Icons, 27 Samsung Hub, 75 Storage, 202 Samsung Keyboard, 30, 184, 186 Story Album, 107 Samsung Link, 87 Swipe, 20 Swipe Screen Lock, 168 Scout, 75 Scrapbook, 119...
  • Page 224 Sharing, 105 Greeting, 40 Visual Voicemail, 38 International, 138 Listen to multiple messages, 39 Notification, 37 Options, 39 Password, 6 Review, 39 Retrieve messages, 37 Set up, 38 Setup, 5 Voice Control, 16, 190 Volume, 157 Voice Privacy, 182 VPN, 93, 153 Voice Recorder, 124 Wallpaper, 173 Voice Services, 124...

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