Table of Contents Get Started ............................ 1 Your Phone at a Glance ......................1 Set Up Your Phone ........................ 1 Activate Your Phone ......................2 Complete the Setup Process ....................3 Set Up Voicemail ........................4 Sprint Account Information and Help ..................5 Sprint Account Passwords .....................
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Notification Panel Settings ................... 25 Enter Text ..........................25 Text Input Methods ....................... 25 Google Voice Typing ....................26 Samsung Keyboard ...................... 27 Swype ........................... 28 Tips for Editing Text ..................... 28 Phone Calls ..........................30 Make Phone Calls ........................ 30 Call Using the Keypad ....................
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Visual Voicemail Options ....................36 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ................36 Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ..........37 Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu ............37 Phone Call Options ......................37 Options While on a Call ....................37 Caller ID ........................
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Create a Google Account ..................... 51 Sign In to Your Google Account ................... 51 Access Gmail ....................... 51 Send a Gmail Message ....................52 Samsung Account........................ 52 Email ............................ 52 Add an Email Account ....................53 Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ............53 Compose and Send Email ....................
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Sprint TV & Movies ......................71 Group Play ........................... 71 Flipboard ..........................72 Samsung Hub ........................73 Use Samsung Hub ....................... 73 NASCAR Mobile ‘13 ......................75 Paper Artist .......................... 75 Google Play Newsstand ...................... 75 Web and Data ..........................76 Wi-Fi ............................
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Video Options ....................... 86 Gallery ..........................88 View Photos and Videos ....................89 Zoom In or Out on a Photo ................... 90 Working with Photos ..................... 90 Share Photos and Videos ..................... 91 G+ Photos ..........................95 Tools and Calendar ........................96 Calendar ..........................
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Receive Information Using Bluetooth ................. 109 microSD Card ........................110 Insert a microSD Card ....................110 Remove a microSD Card ................... 110 View microSD Card Memory ..................110 Format the microSD Card ..................111 Unmount a microSD Card ..................111 Update Your Phone ......................
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Bluetooth Settings......................125 Turn Bluetooth On or Off .................... 125 Configure Bluetooth Settings ..................125 Data Usage Settings ......................126 More Networks Settings ..................... 127 Airplane Mode ......................127 Mobile Networks ......................127 Tethering ........................128 VPN ..........................128 Roaming ........................128 NFC Settings ........................
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Language And Input Settings .................... 151 Choose a Default Language ..................152 Set a Default Input Method ..................152 Google Voice Typing Settings ..................152 Samsung Keyboard Settings ..................152 Swype Settings ......................154 Voice Search Settings ....................156 Text-to-speech Options ....................156 Pointer Speed ......................
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Activate This Device ......................165 System Update Settings ....................165 About Device Settings ....................... 166 Copyright Information ........................ 167 Index ............................168...
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 external features. Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place. Replace the battery cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically. 2.
● 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.
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. ...
1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Touch and hold to dial voicemail. 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Note: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access.
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. ●...
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Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout The following illustrations outline your phone’s basic layout.
● Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard. ● Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself. ● Proximity and Light Sensors detect the presence of objects near the phone, such as when using air gesture or motion settings.
● Write directly into an email. ● Write directly onto the calendar. ● Annotate documents (Word, Excel, PPT, PDF). ● Write a note on the back of a picture. ● Access S-Note quickly from the lock screen. The following list defines the features listed in the illustration. ●...
Use the S Pen Learn about using the S Pen. ● Go back: To move to a previous screen, hold the S Pen button and draw on the screen. ● Display a menu: To display the menu from any screen, hold the S Pen button and draw on the screen.
Air View 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 ● Hover over a photo album to preview the contents, or see a picture enlarged. ●...
2. Tap Power off and then tap OK to power the phone off. Turn Your Screen On and Off You can turn the screen off when not in use and turn it back on and unlock it when you need it. Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use ■...
Work With Multi Window After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run two apps at the same time. You can launch apps from Multi window, or drag an app to the screen to run multiple apps at the same time. The apps display together on a split screen.
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Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Phone Basics...
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Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Phone Basics...
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Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Phone Basics...
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Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. Note: The Auto rotate option must be enabled to allow the screen orientation to automatically change. To make this selection, press and then tap >...
Tip: Pinching any home screen will let you see thumbnails of all current 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.
Tip: Press to return to the main home screen from any other screen. Create Shortcuts Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen. Add Shortcuts from the Applications Menu 1. Press to display the main home screen, and then swipe left or right to navigate to the desired screen.
2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut to unlock it from its location on the current screen. 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.
Deleting Primary Shortcuts Press to display the main home screen. Touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to delete and then drag it to the Remove icon. As you place the shortcut into the trash, both items turn red. Add and Remove Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that reside either in your Widgets tab or on the main or extended home screens.
Note: You can have up to seven screens, including the main home screen. Add a Home Screen 1. Press to display the main home screen. 2. Pinch the screen to display home screen options. 3. Tap + to add a home screen. Tip: You can also add a home screen directly from another home screen.
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Status Icons Icon Description ® Bluetooth is On ® Bluetooth paired ® Wi-Fi active Smart screen enabled Air gesture enabled Vibrate Mute Speakerphone Active Network (full signal) Network (roaming) 3G Coverage 4G Coverage Airplane Mode Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Notification Icons Icon Description...
Event USB connection Updates available Downloading 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. ●...
● 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 dialer screen. 1.
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 and tap Phone. 2. Tap the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays. 3.
– or – Press and tap Apps > 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 911 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted.
■ 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. ●...
● By displaying in 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.
Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can find exactly the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first. This new feature periodically goes out to your voicemail, and gathers the caller information from all of the current voicemails.
Tip: There are several icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging, and other options. For an explanation of all your options, touch > Help. 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.
Note: Voicemail settings can also be accessed by pressing and tapping > Settings > My device > Call > Voicemail settings. 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.
End call: End the current call. 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.
Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding a tone. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Slide to the right.
2. Tap 3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 4. Tap . (You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding.) To deactivate Call Forwarding: 1. Press and tap Phone.
Add to reject list Delete Clear Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list. 1. Press and tap Phone > Logs. 2. Tap > Delete. 3. Tap Select all or tap individual entries to select them. 4. Tap Delete and then tap OK to confirm. Speed Dials You can assign Speed dials to Contacts, to make dialing easier.
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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 and tap Phone. 2. Tap the speed dial digits, holding the last digit until the number dials. Phone Calls...
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.
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.
• S Note: Choose an image from S Note. Tap the Name field and use the onscreen keyboard to enter the name. Tap other name fields. Tap the Phone number field, and then enter the phone number. Tap to add another Phone number.
1. Press and 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.
1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it. 3. Tap > Link another contact. – or – > 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.
Create Groups This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a call group. This group can be one of the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group. Create a New Group 1. Press and tap Contacts >...
4. Type your message, and then tap Send an Email or Gmail to a Group 1. Press and tap Contacts > Groups. 2. Tap a group, and then tap > Send email. 3. Select the recipients of the new message (indicated by a green checkmark) and then tap Done.
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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.
Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you can 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.
> Discard, and then follow the prompts. 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.
Add an Email Account Set up your email accounts on your phone, to send and receive email with your phone. 1. Press and tap Apps > Email. If this is the first Email account you are setting up on your phone, enter your email address and password.
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.
Reply or Forward Email Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer. 1. Press and 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.
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Delete an Email Message 1. Press and tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap the check boxes beside emails you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete, and then tap Delete to confirm. 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.
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Email notifications: When enabled, an icon displays in the Status bar when you receive new emails. 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.
Emptying the server trash permanently deletes the emails, and they cannot be retrieved. • In case of sync conflict: Choose whether information from the server or phone has priority when there is a conflict. • Sync Contacts: Choose whether contacts are synchronized between your phone and the account.
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Tap Enter recipient and enter a Contact name, a mobile phone number, or an email address using the onscreen keyboard. As you enter letters, possible matches from your accounts and contacts display on the screen. Touch a match to add it to the message.
3. 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 and tap Messaging. 2. Tap a message thread, and then touch and hold the message you want to protect. 3.
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1. Press and tap Messaging. 2. Tap > Settings. 3. Configure message settings: General settings: • 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.
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Display: • Bubble style: Choose how messages appear on the screen. Bubbles are the boxes that surround each message. • Background style: Choose the background of the message screen. • Split view: When enabled, Split view divides the screen in half when the phone is in landscape orientation, and displays the message thread on one side and message contents on the other side.
Signature settings: • Add signature: When enabled, a text signature is automatically added to messages you send. • Signature text: After enabling signatures, enter a text signature. Spam message settings: • Spam settings: When enabled, your phone filters incoming messages for spam messages.
Sign in to Your Facebook Account from Account Settings 1. Press and tap > Settings > Accounts. 2. Tap Add account > Facebook, and then follow the prompts to enter your Facebook account details and sign in. YouTube YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site displays 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.
4. Follow the prompts to begin using Google Hangouts. Note: If you have already signed into your Google account, it displays on the Hangouts screen. 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+.
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies To play purchased DivX movies on your Samsung GALAXY Note II phone, you will first need to complete a one-time registration using both your phone and your computer. Apps and Entertainment...
1. Locate your VOD Registration code. Press and tap > Settings > More > About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register. 2. Open the DivX Player on your computer. To download the free player for your computer, visit divx.com.
or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust. Note: You need a Google Wallet account to purchase items from the Google Play Store app. Create a Google Wallet Account to set up a Google Wallet account if you do not have one. 1.
■ Press and tap Apps, and then tap the the application icon. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. Preloaded apps (apps that came with your phone) cannot be uninstalled. 1.
1. Press and tap Apps > .Play Store. 2. Tap and search for "sprint music plus". 3. Tap Sprint Music Plus from the results list, and then follow the prompts to download and install the app. Use Sprint Music Plus ■...
Google Play Movies & TV The Google Play Movies & TV application allows you to connect to the Google Play Store app, download a movie or TV show, and watch it instantly. Choose from thousands of movies and TV shows, including new releases and HD titles in Google Play and stream them instantly on your Android phone.
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.
Flipboard. 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.
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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.
● Unless otherwise restricted by the Content Providers, you can download Media Content to your TV using HDMI connections; otherwise, you cannot play Media Content downloaded from your mobile device output. NASCAR Mobile ‘13 Now you have the ability to get every bit of NASCAR coverage, news, and stats right on your phone.
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, Applications 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.
When you select a secured network, you will need to enter the wireless password to connect to the network. Enter the password and tap Connect. You can use the show password option to display the password as you enter it. Add a New Wi-Fi Network Manually 1.
Your Data Services User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com”. (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint Network.
Depending on which icons appear within the Notifications area, your services and features will change. The following table indicates what functions and features are available when combinations of these service icons appear: Icon Description 3G Coverage: The phone is connected to the Sprint 3G network. The arrows are colored when data is being transferred.
Add a VPN The following procedures outline the method to use when establishing a VPN connection. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. Tap More networks > VPN. to add a VPN, with these options: Name: Enter the name of the VPN. ...
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 and then tap Apps > 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.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with an 8.0 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Use the camera to take and share pictures and videos. Important: Do not take photos of people without their permission.
Picture Options Set options for the pictures you take. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Camera. 2. Configure these options: Self-portrait: Switch between the back camera and the front camera, for self- portraits. Flash: Choose a flash setting. ...
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Effects: Apply an effect to pictures. Options • Edit shortcuts: Choose shortcuts to appear on the toolbar. Touch and drag shortcuts between the toolbar and the list. • Use the volume key as: Choose whether to use the Volume Key to adjust volume, or to capture a picture.
• Contextual filename: When enabled, the filename the camera to the picture includes GPS information. • Voice control: When enabled, you can speak a command to capture a picture. • Save as flipped: When turned On, pictures you take with the front camera are saved as a mirror-image (available when Self-portrait is turned On).
Choose a recording mode. You can choose to limit the size of the video so that it can be attached to a message, or record any length, or record in slow motion or fast motion. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject. You can rotate the phone to any position, and the screen controls rotate to make recording easy.
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Recording mode: Choose an automatic shooting mode. Some modes are not available for Self-recording. • Normal: Record a video of any length (limited only by memory space). • Limit for MMS: Restrict the length of the video so it can be sent as a message attachment.
• Save as flipped: When turned On, videos you record with the front camera are saved as a mirror-image (available when Self-recording is turned On). • Video quality: Choose a quality setting for videos. • Storage: If an optional memory card is installed (not included), choose the default storage location for videos.
• Select album/Select item: Depending on the view, tap albums or items to select them. After selection, you can tap again for options you can use with the selected item. • Slideshow: Choose options to create a slideshow for viewing your pictures and videos.
View Videos Note: If no icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them. ■ Tap a video to select it. When the video is displayed full-screen, you can use these options: ...
Crop a Photo To crop your photos, follow the below procedures. After cropping, the picture is saved along with the original copy in your default storage location. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3.
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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 and then tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3.
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1. Press and then 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 > Messaging. 5.
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2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Select the photos you want to share. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Picasa. 5. Select the online album where you want to upload the pictures. 6.
4. Select a device in which to share this photo or video and follow the prompts. G+ Photos Keep all your photos backed up and organized with Google+ Photos. ■ Press and then tap Apps > G+ Photos. Pictures and Video...
My calendars: Calendar entries that are stored locally on the phone and not part of an account. Samsung Calendar: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account. Google/Gmail: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Google account.
Select a time for the event by tapping the time field and then adjusting the hour and minute. Tap the All day field to assign this as an all-day event. If assigned as an all- day event, the time fields are removed. ...
● By indicating an icon within the Status bar. To view additional options: 1. Tap the Status bar, and then slide your finger down the screen to open the Notification panel. 2. Tap the upcoming event name from the onscreen list to display the event within the Calendar notifications screen.
Erase Events The following procedures show you how to erase your calendar events. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Open the calendar event details: In List, Day, and Week views, tap the calendar event you want to delete. ...
Create an Alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified for the alarm. Press and then tap Apps > Clock. Tap the Alarm tab, and then tap Create alarm to enter information for the alarm. Delete an Alarm 1.
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Settings: • Accounts: Manage accounts, to which you can export notes. You can export to your Samsung account, to Google Docs, or to Evernote. • Add page: Choose whether S Note automatically inserts a blank page, or a page from the selected template when you insert a page, or whether it prompts you to choose each time.
Set as: Set a note as a contact icon, or as wallpaper for the Home and/or Lock screen. Print: Print a note to a compatible Samsung printer (not included) via Wi-Fi. When you are finished creating your note, tap Save on the top menu bar. S Suggest The S Suggest application provides recommendations for applications that are specifically supported and made for use on your phone.
2. Your phone will automatically detect the connection. When appears 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.
Dropbox Dropbox works to provide access to your desktop files directly from your phone. This application allows you to bring your files with you when you're on the go, edit files in your Dropbox from your phone, upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and share your selected files freely with family and friends.
3. Tap the screen, and then tap > Add to Dropbox. 4. Select a folder location, and then tap Upload. Note: If your share folder is located on your computer, you will receive an onscreen popup notifying you that a new image was uploaded to your shared Dropbox folder. Voice Services The following topics will guide you through using Voice Services.
• Storage: Choose where your recordings will be saved. Select Device memory, or an optional installed Memory card (not included). • Recording quality: Set the recording quality to High or Normal. • Limit for multimedia messages: Choose whether recordings are limited to a size that you can attach to a message.
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.
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 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. In the Bluetooth devices section, tap the device name, and then tap OK. Unpair from a Bluetooth Device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device.
Photos and videos (in Gallery): On the Albums tab, tap a picture, and then tap > Bluetooth. Tip: If you use Bluetooth often, your phone remembers, and you can tap the beside the Share via icon). Calendar event: Tap the event and then tap >...
● 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.
Format the microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. See SD Card more information. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > More > Storage. 2. Tap Format SD card and then follow the prompts to confirm the formatting. Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on an optional installed microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.
Update Samsung Software: Upgrade to the latest software available for your device. Update Firmware: Update your phone’s firmware. Follow the prompts to download and install the update.
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 phone and destination from sprint.com/traveltips.
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 and then tap > Settings > More networks > Roaming. 2. Select a category and settings for each category. ...
To use Plus Code Dialing to place an international call: 1. Press and then tap Phone > Keypad tab to display the phone screen. 2. Dial the appropriate sequence for your location: If you are on the GSM network, touch and hold to insert a “+”...
New Message Indicators Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally. ● A “Message Waiting” indicator icon or a notification is displayed when a voicemail message is received. ● You may see “Missed Call” on your screen prior to receiving a message notification. ●...
Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services To use Sprint Worldwide Data Services, you will need to have these services activated on your account. ■ To activate, call Sprint Worldwide Customer Support at 1-888-226-7212. Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you. Access Email and Data Services Internationally on GSM/UMTS Networks To access your email and browse the Web when traveling, you may need to manually select the...
Status Messages Message Description The phone that you called is either busy, out-of-range, or User Not Authorized turned off. Please try again later. Please Try Later This service is temporarily not available. Please try again later. Service may not be activated properly. Please contact Sprint Service Restricted Customer Service to report the issue for resolution.
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● 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).
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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...
My device: Personalize your phone, including sounds and the display, accessibility, and input. Accounts: Set up accounts on your phone, like your Google and Samsung accounts, and your email and social networking accounts. You can also set up backup options.
1. Press and then tap > > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On. Wi-Fi must be On to configure settings. 3. Configure these settings: Add Wi-Fi network: Connect to a new Wi-Fi network. For more information, see Wi-Fi.
• 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. •...
Turn Hotspot On or Off 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Hotspot to turn Hotspot On or Off. Configure Hotspot 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Hotspot > Configure to set these options: ...
Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet. You don’t need to line up the devices to send information with Bluetooth. If the devices are in range, you can exchange information between them, even if they are in different rooms.
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. Data Usage Settings Monitor data usage, and control your device’s connection to mobile data service. Note: Data is measured by your phone.
Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps from using these networks, and you can configure apps to warn you before using these networks for large downloads. More Networks Settings More networks settings provide additional options for configuring connections between your phone and the work, or to other devices.
Tethering Use Tethering to share your device’s internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by Bluetooth. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > Tethering. 3. Choose a tethering method: ...
while roaming, so you may want to control your phone’s roaming behavior with Roaming settings. 1. Press and then 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 network, or Automatic, to allow connections to Sprint’s partner networks, if available.
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. S Beam Settings Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to documents, large video files to maps, you can share almost anything instantly with one touch, simply by placing your devices back-to-back.
• 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.
Pattern: When enabled, you draw a pattern, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device. Touch the option, then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock pattern. PIN: When enabled, you enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you create, to unlock the device.
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Shortcuts You can choose to have app shortcuts display on the lock screen, and choose the apps to display. This option is available when the Swipe screen lock is set. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Lock screen, and then tap Unlock effect to choose Ripple effect, Light effect, or None. Ink Effect When enabled, touching the S Pen to the lock screen displays an ink effect (not available with live wallpapers).
Wallpaper Customize the background of the Home and Lock screens. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display > Wallpaper. 3. Tap a screen to customize, from Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.
You can enable Multi window in Settings, and then control whether it displays on the screen by touching and holding the Back Key. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap the check box beside Multi window to enable or disable the option.
Screen Timeout Screen timeout lets you select how long the display screen remains lit after you press any key. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Screen timeout to choose a time period. Daydream The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the phone is docked, or while charging.
Font Size This option allows you to select which size of font is displayed. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Font size to select a size. Touch Key Light Duration This feature allows you to set the length of time the Menu Key and Back Key remain...
Charging: When enabled, the LED glows red during charging, and green when the battery is fully charged. Low battery: When enabled, the LED blinks red to indicate low battery charge. Notifications: When enabled, the LED blinks blue to show that you have missed calls, new messages, or application events.
Haptic feedback 3. Tap OK to save the settings. Ringtones Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My 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. ...
2. Tap Sound, and then tap the check box next to Haptic feedback to enable or disable the option. Samsung Keyboard Sound Settings You can choose whether sounds and vibrations play when you tap keys on the Samsung Keyboard while entering text. 1. Press and then tap >...
Key-tap sound: When enabled, a sound plays when you tap keys. Key-tap vibration: When enabled, a vibration plays when you tap keys. HDMI Audio Output Sound Settings Choose the type of sound output when you attach your phone to another device via HDMI cable.
Call Rejection Create and manage a list of phone numbers, to have your device automatically reject calls you receive from those numbers. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Call rejection to configure these options: ...
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.
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.
Clear sound: Use clearer sounds during calls. Off: Use the default call sound settings. Noise Reduction When enabled, Noise reduction suppresses background noise from your environment during calls. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2.
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.
Turn off LED indicator: When enabled, the LED indicator will not light for notifications, even when the screen is off. Tap the check box next to the option to enable or disable it. 4. Set a time period for blocking mode: ...
Schedule: When enabled, your phone reads out event information when a reminder sounds. Power Saving Mode Settings Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery power. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Power saving mode to configure options: ...
Accessibility Settings 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 then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Accessibility to configure options: ...
Keypad & in-call buttons: When enabled, you can adjust the position of the dialing keypad and in-call buttons. Samsung keyboard: When enabled, you can adjust the position of the Samsung keyboard. Calculator: When enabled, you can adjust the Calculator’s position.
Airplane mode. 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.
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• Personalized data: When enabled, predictive text uses personal language data you have entered to make better predictions. Samsung keyboard can collect all the text you enter, including personal data and credit card numbers, in order to give better prediction results.
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.
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• 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. • Show complete trace: When enabled, Swype displays the trace of each word until you start the next word.
Caller ID for incoming calls. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > My Device. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Text-to-speech options: Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google Text-to- speech Engine. Tap to configure options. Settings...
General: • Speech rate: Choose a rate for text readouts. • Listen to an example: Play an example of speech used for readouts. Pointer Speed This feature allows you to adjust the speed of the Mouse/trackpad. 1. Press and then tap >...
• Shake to update: When enabled, you can shake the phone to scan for devices, such as in the Bluetooth settings. • Turn over to mute/pause: When enabled, you can mute incoming call ringtones and pause playback by turning the phone screen-side down. ...
● 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. ●...
“Next”, “Previous”, “Pause”, “Play”, “Volume Up”, and “Volume Down”. Accounts Settings When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google or Samsung accounts, and your email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your phone and the account. Types of information you can synchronize include contacts, pictures, videos, and other types of files.
• Backup account: When Back up my data is turned On, set up a Google account for backups. You can set up a new Google account, or sign in to an existing account. • Automatic restore: When Back up my data is turned On, you can also turn on Automatic restore to automatically restore settings and other information from the backup when you reinstall an app.
• Use wireless networks: When enabled, your phone obtains location information from Wi-Fi and/or wireless networks. Security Settings 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.
Send security reports: When enabled, your phone will send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis, when the phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Credential Storage You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card (not included), and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the security certificates and other credentials.
Application Manager Settings You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Application manager to manage applications on your device. 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.
• Format SD card: Permanently remove all content from an optional installed memory card. After formatting, the content cannot be retrieved. Note: the SD card options only appear when an optional memory card is installed (not included). Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network.
Update Samsung Software: Upgrade to the latest software available for your device. Update Firmware: Update your phone’s firmware. Follow the prompts to download and install the update.