Page 1: User Guide
User Guide (UG template version 15a) [Sprint_Samsung_SM-G900P_UM_Eng_031815_R6]...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Status Bar and Notification Panel ....................... 22 Status Bar ........................... 22 Notification Panel ........................24 Enter Text ............................25 Text Input Methods ........................25 Google Voice Typing ........................25 Samsung Keyboard ........................26 Swype ............................26 Tips for Editing Text ........................27 Phone Calls ..............................28...
Page 3 Wi-Fi Calling ............................28 Make Phone Calls ..........................28 Call Using the Keypad ........................ 28 Call from Logs ..........................29 Call from Contacts ........................29 Call a Number in a Text Message ....................29 Call a Number in an Email or Gmail Message ................29 Make an Emergency Call ......................
Page 4 Sign In to Your Google Account ....................52 Access Gmail ..........................53 Send a Gmail Message ....................... 53 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..................53 Samsung Account ..........................54 Email ..............................54 Add an Email Account ......................... 54 Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ................. 55 Compose and Send Email ......................
Page 5 Open an Installed App ........................ 67 Uninstall an App .......................... 67 Navigation Apps ..........................68 Google Maps ..........................68 Scout ..............................68 Samsung/GALAXY Apps ........................69 Music Apps ............................69 Google Play Music ........................69 Music ............................69 Sprint Music Plus ..........................72 Google Play Movies &...
Page 6 Your User Name ......................... 78 Data Connection Status and Indicators ..................78 Hotspot ..............................79 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ......................80 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection .................. 80 Add a VPN ..........................80 Connect to a VPN ........................82 Disconnect from a VPN .......................
Page 7 Clock ..............................102 Drive ..............................103 Dropbox ............................. 103 Download the Desktop Application ................... 104 Accessing Dropbox on Your Device ..................104 Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox ................104 Flipboard ............................104 Google Now ............................105 Google Search ..........................105 Help ..............................
Page 8 Setting the Carrier ..........................119 Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account ................ 120 Your Phone’s SIM Card for International GSM Roaming ..............120 Enable Global Roaming Mode ......................121 Make and Receive Worldwide Calls ....................121 Sprint International Voicemail Service ....................122 Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use ..........
Page 9 S Beam Settings ........................138 Tap and Pay ..........................138 Nearby Devices Settings ........................139 Printing Settings ..........................140 Screen Mirroring Settings ......................... 141 MirrorLink ............................141 Sounds and Notifications Settings ....................142 Volume Settings ........................142 Additional Sound and Notification Options ................142 Display Settings ..........................
Page 10 Backup and Reset Settings ....................... 158 Language and Input Settings ......................159 Choose a Default Language ..................... 159 Set a Default Input Method ....................... 159 Samsung Keyboard Settings ....................159 Swype Settings ......................... 161 Google Voice Typing Settings....................162 Speech Settings ........................163 Mouse/Trackpad Settings ......................
Page 11 Call Accessories ........................176 TTY Mode ..........................176 Hearing Aids..........................176 Ringtones and Keypad Tones....................177 Personalize Call Sound ......................177 Noise Reduction ........................177 US Dialing ..........................178 International Dialing ........................178 DTMF Tones ..........................178 Voicemail Settings ........................178 Contacts Settings ..........................
Page 12: Get Started
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service for the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features. Set Up Your Phone Before using your new phone, you must install and charge the battery.
Page 13: Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance
3. Replace the back cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Important: Before closing the cover, check to see if there is any foreign substance such as dust or sand between the rubber on the back of the cover and the sealing area. Note: Water-resistant and dustproof based on IP67 rating, which tests submersion up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.
Page 14 ● The back and USB/Accessory Port covers may be loosened slightly if the device is dropped or receives an impact. Ensure that all the covers are properly aligned and tightly closed. Otherwise, they may not provide protection from water and dust. ●...
Page 15: Activate Your Phone
Activate Your Phone Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
Page 16: Complete The Setup
Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Backup & Restore, Location  and Communication options. Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. You can sign in to  your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account.
Page 17: Set Up Voicemail
Device name: Your device name is how you and other devices identify your phone, such as  when sharing via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct. If you want to use a different name, tap the field and enter a name. Easy mode: Easy mode offers a simpler Home screen layout, with larger text and icons. Tap ...
Page 18: Sprint Account Information And Help
Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help. Sprint Account Passwords As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Page 19: Sprint Support Services
From Your Sprint Phone 1. From home, tap Phone. 2. Do any of the following: to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or to get answers  to other questions. to make a payment.  to check minute usage and account balance. ...
Page 20: Phone Basics
Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout.
Page 21 ● Power/Lock key: Lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, Emergency Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
Page 22: 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 the Phone On ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock key. Turn the Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to display the device options menu. 2.
Page 23: Features
Features Your phone offers new features for using gestures to interact with your phone. Motions and Gestures Control your phone by making specific gestures with your hand above the phone’s screen. ● Air browse: When on, you can scroll through pages, or move to the previous or next item, by moving your hand up and down, or left and right, over the screen.
Page 24: Multi Window
Multi Window Multi window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. Turn Multi Window On or Off Turn Multi window on or off in Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Multi window.
Page 25 1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray, and then drag apps to the windows. 2. You can also use these Multi window options: Adjust the Size of Apps in Multi Window: Drag the border between the windows to a new ...
Page 26: Touchscreen Navigation
Touchscreen Navigation Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or other items, 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 27 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 28 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 29: Your Home Screen
Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Tip: Pinching any Home screen will show you options to customize Home screens, or tap a thumbnail to go straight to another screen.
Page 30: Customize Your Home Screen
Customize Your Home Screen You can customize your Home screen by adding shortcuts, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Create a Shortcut Use shortcuts to launch an app from the Home screen. 1. From home, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app icon, and then drag it to a Home screen and release it. Move a Shortcut Move a shortcut to another Home screen.
Page 31 Note: If there are already five primary shortcuts, the new shortcut will replace one of the existing shortcuts. Add a Widget Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works like as an onscreen application. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet ®...
Page 32: Extended Home Screens
Configure Home Screen Settings Choose options for the Home screen. 1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Tap Home screen settings, and then enable or disable these options: Transition effect: When enabled, a page-turning effect displays as you scroll through the ...
Page 33: Status Bar And Notification Panel
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. To view notifications, open the Notification panel by touching and holding the Status bar and dragging it down.
Page 34 Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call. New email. New Gmail. New message. New voicemail. New Hangouts message. New Sprint Zone message. Calendar Event alert. App update(s) available. App update(s) successful. Downloading is in progress. Keyboard is active (choose input method). Screen lock setup needed.
Page 35: Notification Panel
Notification Panel The Notification panel displays details about your phone’s status, and it provides easy access to common settings and features. Use the Notification Panel 1. Open the Notification panel by swiping your finger down from the Status bar at the top of the screen.
Page 36: Enter Text
Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. ● Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text.
Page 37: Samsung Keyboard
 keyboards. to switch to Google Voice typing to enter text by speaking.  If you have more than one language selected in Samsung keyboard settings, you can swipe  your finger over to switch between languages. Configure Samsung Keyboard ■...
Page 38: Tips For Editing Text
Use Swype to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification panel, and then tap Select keyboard > Swype. 2. Swipe your finger continuously over the letters to form a word. As you swipe over letters, words matching your pattern display at the top of the Swype keyboard.
Page 39: Phone Calls
Phone Calls The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up and manage contacts, and more. Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Calling uses Wi-Fi networks to help improve voice and data coverage. It sends and receives calls and text messages over a Wi-Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor cellular reception.
Page 40: Call From Logs
Call from Logs All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded in Logs. You can call a number from a recent call from Logs. 1. From home, tap Phone > Logs. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap to call the number. Tip: You can also swipe across a recent call from left to right to call the number, or from right to left to send a message.
Page 41: Make An Emergency Call
Make an Emergency Call You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted. Note: To call the 9-1-1 emergency number when the phone’s screen is locked, press the Power/Lock key to turn the screen on, drag the Call icon up, and then tap EMERGENCY CALL to display the Emergency dialer keypad.
Page 42: Phone Call Options
● Cover the screen with your hand. See Motions and Gestures Settings for options, including the Mute/pause motion to mute incoming calls by covering the screen with your hand. Reject an Incoming Call When you reject a call, the caller is sent to voicemail, where they can leave a voice message. ■...
Page 43: Caller Id
Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller while the phone is ringing, by displaying the number of the incoming call. Block Caller ID You can block your Caller ID (visible to other when you make a call), before making a call. The blocking only lasts for that call, and then returns to regular Caller ID.
Page 44: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have Call Forwarding is activated. Note: You are charged a higher rate for forwarded calls. Activate Call Forwarding 1.
Page 45: In-Call Options
In-Call Options While you’re on a call, you can use options to find information or multitask during the call. ● Add call: Display the keypad to dial another call. ● Keypad: Display the keypad, where you can enter numbers to use DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency).
Page 46: Voicemail
• Clear sound: Use clearer sounds during calls. • Off: Use the default call sound settings. Extra volume: Tap to enable or disable extra volume. When enabled, your phone boosts the  volume during calls. Settings: Launch Call Settings. For more information, see Call Settings.
Page 47: Voicemail Notification
Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: ● By sounding the notification ringtone. ● By displaying in the Notifications area of the Status bar when there’s a new voicemail message. ● By displaying the number of new voicemail message(s) on the Voicemail app icon. Note: When you are roaming off the network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
Page 48: Review Visual Voicemail
Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap a message to review it. Tip: There are icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging, and other options.
Page 49: Configure Visual Voicemail Settings
Compose Avatar message: Send an animated voice message to friends. You can also  compose an Avatar message by tapping More options: Access Search, Settings, and Help features.  3. Tap a message to review it. The following options are available while listening to voicemail messages: Call: Dial the number the message came from.
Page 50: Change Your Main Greeting
Change Your Main Greeting Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Preferences > Personalize voicemail. 3.
Page 51 Make a Call from Logs You can return a call from a recent call record. 1. From home, tap Phone > Logs. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap to call the number. Tip: You can also swipe across a call record from left to right to call the number. Send a Message from Logs You can send a message to a number from a recent call record.
Page 52: Access Call Settings
Add Numbers to the Reject List from Logs You can save numbers from recent logs to the reject list, to automatically reject incoming calls from the number. For more information about rejecting calls automatically, see Call Rejection. 1. From home, tap Phone >...
Page 53: Contacts
Exchange Server or Microsoft Outlook account set up on your phone. ● Samsung account contacts are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account, if you have a Samsung account set up on your phone. ● Device contacts are stored locally on the phone.
Page 54: Access Contacts Settings
Access Contacts Settings Choose options for contacts, including choosing how contacts display, importing and exporting contacts, and more. You can access Contacts Settings in two ways: ● From the Contacts app: From home, tap Contacts > More options > Settings > Contacts.
Page 55: Save A Phone Number
Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad. 1. From home, tap Phone. 2. Enter a phone number using the onscreen keypad. 3. Tap Add to Contacts, and then tap CREATE CONTACT or UPDATE EXISTING. 4.
Page 56: Assign A Ringtone To A Contact
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact You can assign a special ringtone to individual contacts for more personalization. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap the Ringtone field. 3. Choose a ringtone preloaded on your phone, or tap ADD to choose a song from Music. 4.
Page 57: Save A Business Card As A Contact
Save a Business Card as a Contact Take a picture of a business card and your phone recognizes the information to save the business card in Contacts, and create a new contact from the info on the business card. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 58: Favorites
Remove Speed Dials 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Speed dial, and then tap X beside the speed dials you want to remove. Make a Call With a Speed Dial 1. From home, tap Phone.
Page 59: Groups
Groups You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your phone comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. Create a Group 1.
Page 60 Send a Message to a Group You can send a message to members of a group, if the members have a telephone number stored in their contact record. A message to multiple recipients is treated as a group conversation. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 61: Share Contacts
Share Contacts You can quickly share contacts via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messages, or Wi-Fi Direct, or you can add them to Dropbox or send them to print. Send Contact Information You can copy a contact’s information into a text message and send it. 1.
Page 62 Import Contacts 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Contacts > Import/Export contacts. 3. Choose an option: Import from device storage: Save contacts from the phone’s memory.  Import from SD card: Save contacts from an optional memory card, if one is installed. ...
Page 63: Accounts And Messaging
Accounts and Messaging With your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Google Account Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a free Google Account. To use these applications, you must set up your Google Account on your phone.
Page 64: Access Gmail
Access Gmail After you set up your Google Account on your phone, you can access Gmail from your phone. 1. From home, tap Google folder > Gmail. 2. Do any of the following: Swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations. ...
Page 65: Samsung Account
Notification panel. Tap a message to display it. Samsung Account Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much more. When you sign in to your Samsung account on your phone, you can access Samsung-specific content and features.
Page 66: Add A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account
Add Additional Email Accounts If you already have an email account set up on your phone, you can still add a new account from Email. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Manage accounts. 3.
Page 67: Compose And Send Email
Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email.
Page 68: Manage Your Email Inbox
Manage Your Email Inbox The following procedures allow you to view, refresh, sort, and delete your email messages. View Your Email Inbox 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. If you have multiple accounts set up on your phone, tap the toolbar at the top of the screen and then choose one from the menu.
Page 69: Edit Email Settings
Delete Multiple Email Messages 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Select, and tap the check boxes beside messages you want to delete. – or – Touch and hold on a message you want to delete, and then tap check boxes for additional messages to delete.
Page 70: Text And Multimedia Messaging
Text and Multimedia Messaging With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive text messages between your phone and another phone that supports messaging. Multimedia messages, (MMS), can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact name cards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar). See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging.
Page 71: Save And Resume A Draft Message
5. To add an attachment, tap , and then select a file to attach: Image: Choose a picture from Gallery.  Take picture: Launch the Camera to take a photo, and then add it to your message by  tapping Save. Video: Choose a video from Gallery.
Page 72: Manage Conversations
Manage Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads in the Messages screen. Threaded text or multimedia messages let you see all the messages you exchange with a contact on the screen, similar to a chat program. Read a Text Message ●...
Page 73: Access Messages Settings
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. From home, tap Messages. 2. On the Messages screen, tap a conversation. 3.
Page 74: Social Networking Accounts
For details about Messages settings, see Messages Settings. Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (for example, Google Hangouts), you will not be able to use the Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app. For details, Default Messaging App Settings.
Page 75: 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. 1.
Page 76: Hangouts
Hangouts Hangouts is an application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. This allows you to search chat logs and store them in your Gmail accounts. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 77: Apps And Entertainment
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Applications list. Note: Available apps and services are subject to change at any time. Google Play Store The Google Play Store app is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your phone.
Page 78: Create A Google Wallet Account
Create a Google Wallet Account You must have a Google Wallet account associated with your Google Account to purchase items from the Google Play Store app. The first time you turn on your phone, the setup process will prompt you to create a Google Wallet account.
Page 79: Navigation Apps
Navigation Apps Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you’re going. Google Maps Use Google Maps to find directions, location information, business addresses, etc. Determine your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions, and find phone numbers and addresses for local businesses.
Page 80: Samsung/Galaxy Apps
Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy phone. Note: Your phone may only have Samsung Apps. Once you tap the icon to use the app store, you are prompted to update the app. Once updated, the Samsung Apps icon is replaced with the GALAXY Apps icon.
Page 81: Use Playlists
3. Scroll through the list and tap a song to begin. While playing music, use these controls: to pause playback. To start playback again, tap  to move to the previous song. Tap to move to the next song.  Tap the repeat button to control playback.
Page 82 3. Choose Set as, and then use these options: Choose how to use the song:  • From the beginning: Plays the song from the beginning. • Auto recommendations: Plays the best part of the song, as detected by the Music app. Choose what to set the song as: ...
Page 83: Sprint Music Plus
 Settings: • Tabs: Choose tabs to display on the Music screen. • Playlists: Choose default playlists. These default playlists will automatically update to include songs you play. • SoundAlive: Choose a setting to match the type of music you’re playing. •...
Page 84: Google Play Movies & Tv
Note: If you have loaded music on to your phone from your computer (see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer), you will need to sync your music to listen to it through Sprint Music Plus. From the Sprint Music Plus app, tap >...
Page 85: Google Play Newsstand
Google Play Newsstand With Google Play Newsstand, discover more of the news and magazines you care about all in one app on your Android tablet or phone. Enjoy breaking news and in-depth articles featuring audio, video and more. From sports, business, cooking, entertainment, fashion and more - now get both free and paid news plus subscribe to vibrant full HD magazines, all in one place.
Page 86: 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 87 Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed. When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. ...
Page 88: Internet
Internet Your phone’s Internet browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using your phone’s 3G or 4G mobile data or Wi-Fi connections. ■ From home, tap Internet. Note: The first time you launch Internet, you may be prompted to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number to access the Sprint home page.
Page 89: Your User Name
Set Your Network Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > More networks > Mobile networks > Network mode. 2. Select your preferred network mode, like LTE/CDMA or Automatic. The phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically connect to it. When your phone is connected to the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network, the Sprint Spark icon appears in the Status bar.
Page 90: Hotspot
Hotspot Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at sprint.com/mysprint or access your account via Sprint Zone (tap Apps >...
Page 91: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network.
Page 92  Show advanced options: • DNS search domains • DMS servers • Forwarding routes Save to save the VPN settings. Add an Advanced IPsec VPN 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More networks > VPN > Advanced IPsec VPN. 3.
Page 93: Connect To A Vpn
Connect to a VPN Connect to a VPN that’s already set up on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More networks > VPN. 3. In the VPNs section, tap a VPN. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your login credentials, and connect. When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the title bar.
Page 94: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Open the Camera Follow the below procedure to access your phone’s camera. ■...
Page 95: Take A Picture
Take a Picture You can take pictures with your phone’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. From home, tap Camera. 2. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.
Page 96: Review Pictures And Videos From The Camera
Review Pictures and Videos from the Camera After you take a picture or record a video, you can review and edit it right from the camera, using special Studio options. Review and Edit a Picture from the Camera 1. From home, tap Camera.
Page 97: Configure The Camera
Delete: Erase the current video.  More options: Choose other options.  Configure the Camera Camera settings are special options that you can choose, right on the camera screen, to make taking pictures or recording videos easy, and to make your pictures or videos special. Customize Shortcuts The Camera screen offers two customizable shortcuts, to give you the ability to choose favorite settings on the fly.
Page 98 Choose Camera Settings 1. From home, tap Camera. 2. Tap Settings to configure options (listed in alphabetical order): Audio zoom: While recording videos, zooming in on an object will amplify sound from  that area and diminish other surrounding sound. Auto night detection: Your device will automatically detect low light levels and adjust ...
Page 99: Gallery
Remote viewfinder: When turned on, you can take pictures using the viewfinder of a  connected device. Your device and the remove device must be connected via Wi-Fi Direct connection to use this option. Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. ...
Page 100 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap a thumbnail to view the picture or video. 3. From the Gallery screen, you can use these options: Tap a picture or video to display it in full screen view. ...
Page 101: View Photos And Videos
View Photos and Videos After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse the photos and videos of that album in either photo pile or grid view. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. View Photos 1.
Page 102: Working With Photos
View Videos Note: If no icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a video to select it. When the video is displayed full-screen, you can use these options: Share: Choose an option for sharing the video.
Page 103: Share Photos And Videos
Crop a Photo To crop your photos, follow the below procedures. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3. Tap More options > Crop. 4.
Page 104 3. Tap the photo or video you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap Share > Messages. 5. Compose your message and then tap Send. Send Photos and Videos via Bluetooth You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth.
Page 105: Google Photos
From home, tap Google folder > Photos. Video Player Play videos stored on your phone, or from your other devices (you must sign in to your Samsung account to play videos synced from your other devices). 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 106: Tools And Calendar
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing apps and features. 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.
Page 107: 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 108: Send Information Using Bluetooth
Send Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer. The first time you transfer information between your phone and another device, you need to enter or confirm a security passcode. After that, your phone and the other device are paired, and you will not need to exchange passcodes to transfer information in the future.
Page 109: Receive Information Using Bluetooth
Receive Information Using Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. 3.
Page 110 My calendar: Calendar entries that are stored locally on the phone and not part of an  account. Samsung Calendar: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your  Samsung account. Google/Gmail: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Google ...
Page 111: Event Alerts And Reminders
Event Alerts and Reminders When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: ● By playing the assigned ringtone. ●...
Page 112: Erase Events
Month and Agenda View Month and Agenda view shows the month, with a list of events for the month below. While in Month and agenda view: ● You can touch and hold a day to create a new event on that day. ●...
Page 113: Calculator
4. In the Delete confirmation box, tap DELETE. – or – If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event or All events in series, and tap DELETE. Calculator Use the Calculator app to perform mathematical calculations. Note: Rotate the phone to switch to a scientific calculator for advanced calculator functions. 1.
Page 114: Drive
Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to  alert you. Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play  for the alarm. Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound , drag the slider to set the ...
Page 115: Download The Desktop Application
Download the Desktop Application Follow the procedures below to download the desktop application. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to: dropbox.com. Follow the onscreen setup and installation instructions on your target computer containing the desired files. Important: The computer application must be installed on the computer containing the desired files. This computer must have an active Internet connection.
Page 116: Google Now
Google Now Google Now gets you just the right information at just the right time. It tells you today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for work, when the next train will arrive as you’re standing on the platform, or your favorite team's score while they’re playing.
Page 117: My Files
• Delete: Select memo(s) to erase. • Account: Access your Samsung account, to sync memos with your account. My Files My files allows you to manage your manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location. This application allows you to launch a file if the associated application is already on your phone.
Page 118: My Magazine
To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > My files. 2. Tap a category to view its files or folders. 3. Tap a file or folder to open it. Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your phone is configured. My Magazine Find content, information and apps, recommended for you, all in one place.
Page 119 Sign in to your Samsung account if you have not already done so. For more information, refer  Samsung Account. You must sign in to a Samsung account to set and save goals, and use other advanced S Health features.
Page 120: S Voice
You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as: ● Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity; ● Dizziness or loss of consciousness; ●...
Page 121: Smart Remote
Configure S Voice Configure options for interacting with your phone with S Voice. You can access S Voice settings in two ways: ● From S Voice: From home, tap Apps > S Voice > More options > Settings. ● From Settings: From home, tap S Voice.
Page 122: Use Your Smart Remote To Control Your Tv
5. Aim your phone at the TV, and then tap Power to turn on your TV. Be sure the Infrared Transmitter on the top of your phone is pointed at the TV. 6. Confirm the codes: If the TV turned on, tap YES. ...
Page 123 Edit a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap List, and then tap a recording to hear it. To trim the beginning and ending of a recording, tap  Trim. To automatically repeat a recording, tap ...
Page 124: Voice Search
3. Tap More options for options: Select: Choose voice recording(s). After selection, you can Share or Delete the selected  recordings, or use other Menu options. Sort by: Choose an order to display the list.  Filter by category: Choose a category, to display only voice recordings assigned to that ...
Page 125: Microsd Card
Send messages  Set reminders  Ask questions  Schedule meetings  Play music and movies  Set alarms  microSD Card A microSD memory card is an optional accessory (not included) that allows you to store images, videos, music, documents, and other data on your phone. Important: You can damage a microSD card by improper installation.
Page 126: Remove A Microsd Card
Remove a microSD Card Use the following procedure to remove an optional microSD card from your phone. Important: Before removing an optional installed microSD card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. For more information, see Unmount a microSD Card.
Page 127: Transfer Files Between Your Phone And A Computer
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files. For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your phone with the music player or Google Play Music, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the Music folder.
Page 128: System Updates
System Updates From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. Use System update options to update your phone’s internal software. Before Updating Your Firmware Updating your phone firmware will erase all user data from your phone. You must back up all critical information before updating your phone firmware.
Page 129: Update Your Phone
Update Your Phone Use the System Update setting to update your phone’s software, firmware, Preferred Roaming List (PRL), and other features. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > System update. 2. Select an option: Update now: Check for software updates, and install them, if desired. ...
Page 130: Global Services
Global Services 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. Set the Communications Method for Global Use Select a communications method for an overseas carrier as needed.
Page 131: Activate Sprint Worldwide Service On Your Account
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Before using your phone in global roaming mode, you must activate Sprint Worldwide service. To activate Sprint Worldwide service: ■ Chat with or email an international support rep by visiting sprint.com/swwsupport. – or – ■...
Page 132: Enable Global Roaming Mode
Enable Global Roaming Mode Your phone is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service, meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA/LTE network or GSM/UMTS network when you travel. You may set global roaming options through the settings menu. You may also need to set your network mode options through the settings menu.
Page 133: Sprint International Voicemail Service
To use Plus Code Dialing to place an international call: 1. From home, tap Phone > Keypad tab to display the phone screen. 2. If you are on the GSM network, tap to insert a “+” on the phone dial screen. (The “+” symbol automatically inserts the international access code for the country from which you are calling.) 3.
Page 134: Access Your Voicemail Internationally
Access Your Voicemail Internationally You will need to call your voicemail number to access your voicemail while roaming internationally. New Message Indicators Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally. ● A “Message Waiting” indicator icon or a text message is displayed when a voicemail message is received.
Page 135: Access Email And Data Services Internationally
Access Email and Data Services Internationally To access your email and browse the Web when traveling, you may need to manually select the carrier that provides Sprint service in your location. You can find a list of carriers for each country where GSM data service is offered at sprint.com/sww.
Page 136 ● If the issue is with data, were you able to place voice calls? ● If the issue is with voice service, were you able to access data? Please call the numbers below if you need assistance: While in the United States: Call 1-888-226-7212. While traveling outside the United States: ●...
Page 137: Settings
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Using Settings Use Settings to configure your phone to your preferences. Access Settings You can access Settings in a variety of ways. ■ From home, tap Apps >...
Page 138: Wi-Fi Calling Settings
Wi-Fi Calling Settings Wi-Fi Calling uses Wi-Fi networks to help improve voice and data coverage. It sends and receives calls and text messages over a Wi-Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor cellular reception. 1.
Page 139: Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3. Tap More options > Advanced to configure these settings: Network notification: When enabled, your phone alerts you when a new Wi-Fi network is ...
Page 140: Hotspot Settings
3. Tap More options > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices, or you can tap SCAN to start scanning. On the Wi-Fi Direct page, tap More options > Rename device to change the name of your ...
Page 141: Configure Hotspot
Configure Hotspot Set up Hotspot to your preferences. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot. 2. Tap Hotspot > More options to set these options:  Configure hotspot: • Network SSID: View and change the name of your mobile hotspot. •...
Page 142: Bluetooth Settings
• Lease time: When DHCP is enabled, set a length of time a connected device may use an assigned IP address. • Maximum DHCP users: When DHCP is enabled, set the maximum number of devices allowed to connect to your Hotspot. Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet.
Page 143: Tethering Settings
Tethering Settings Use Tethering to share your phone's Internet connection with a computer that connects to your phone using a USB cable or via Bluetooth. Note: Using the tethering feature consumes battery power and use data services. To conserve battery life, turn tethering on when you need it and turn it off when you’re finished. 1.
Page 144: Data Usage Settings
Data Usage Settings Monitor data usage, and control your device’s connection to mobile data service. Note: Data is measured by your phone. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Data usage to configure options: Mobile data: Enable or disable your phone’s access to mobile data service.
Page 145: 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. When Location is turned on, you are allowing Google’s location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your device, and collection may occur even when no apps are running.
Page 146: More Networks Settings
Location sources: Tap My places to save your favorite locations, to allow your device to  provide relevant information by recognizing saved locations. • Tap Home, Work, or Car, and then follow the prompts to configure options for identifying the location. •...
Page 147: Vpn Settings
• Partner Wi-Fi: Find and connect to “remembered” Wi-Fi networks on your phone and your service provider’s networks. • Clear EULA acceptance data: Clear all saved captive portal EULA acceptance data saved on the device. Access Point Names: Configure access points (not common). ...
Page 148: Nfc Settings
2. Tap More networks > Roaming. 3. Configure options: Roaming network: Select a roaming default. Choose Home only, to only connect to the  Sprint network, or Automatic to allow connections to Sprint’s partner networks, when available. Roaming Settings: Choose options for roaming, including Voice and Data for Domestic ...
Page 149: S Beam Settings
S Beam Settings Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to documents, large video files to maps, you can share almost anything instantly with one touch, simply by placing your devices back-to-back. S Beam uses your device’s NFC (Near Field Communication) feature to send, or “beam,” content to other NFC devices.
Page 150: Nearby Devices Settings
Nearby Devices Settings Share files with devices that support DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. To use Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the devices you wish to share with, and the other devices must support DLNA. From an app, look for the Nearby devices sharing options.
Page 151: Printing Settings
Settings. 2. Tap Printing, and then choose a print service from the list. The Samsung Print Service Plugin is available by default. 3. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the service on or off. The service must be on to configure settings or print.
Page 152: Screen Mirroring Settings
3. Choose a print service from the list, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the service on or off. The service must be on to add a printer. 4. Tap More options > Settings to configure options. Available options may vary depending on the type of printer, and not all printers support all options.
Page 153: Sounds And Notifications Settings
Sounds and Notifications Settings Configure the sounds, vibrations, and notifications your phone plays for incoming calls, notifications, screen touches, connections, and other options. Volume Settings Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other media. Note: You can also set System volume by pressing the Volume key.
Page 154: Display Settings
Emergency tone: Play a tone or have your phone vibrate, periodically during an emergency call. • Samsung keyboard: Play sounds and enable vibrations when you tap keys on the Samsung keyboard. • Samsung applications: Configure options for sound used in the Call app, Messages app, Email app, and Calendar app.
Page 155: Wallpaper Settings
Screen timeout: Choose how long the display screen remains lit after you touch the screen  or press any key. Screen mode: Automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being  displayed to save power. Auto adjust screen tone: Set your phone to analyze the images displayed on the screen ...
Page 156: Lock Screen Settings
Lock Screen Settings Configure settings for locking the screen, to improve security. Screen Lock Choose a screen lock, to secure the screen. Depending on the Screen lock you choose, you can also choose screen lock options to work along with the screen lock. 1.
Page 157: Set A Pattern Screen Lock
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. You will also set a PIN to use as a backup, in case you forget the pattern. 1.
Page 158: Set A Password Screen Lock
3. When you have a PIN screen lock set, you can also configure these options: Dual Clock: Display the time in your home city and in your current location when your phone  is roaming. Clock size: Choose the size of clock displayed on the lock screen. ...
Page 159: Set A Fingerprint Screen Lock
Additional information: Choose whether to display weather information or information from  S Health when Walking mode is enabled in the S Health app. Lock automatically: Choose whether the screen will lock automatically immediately after the  screen turns off (dims), or choose a time interval to delay locking. During the time interval, your phone will still be unlocked, but the screen will be dim.
Page 160: Multi Window Settings
Multi Window Settings Multi window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. For more information, see Multi window. After you turn on Multi window in Settings, you can control whether the Multi window tab displays on the screen by touching and holding Back.
Page 161: Toolbox
Toolbox Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every screen, so you can access your favorite apps quickly. You can choose items to display in Toolbox, and you can drag the Toolbox anywhere on the screen. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 162: Easy Mode Settings
Easy Mode Settings Easy mode provides an simpler experience using your phone, with a simpler Home screen layout and simpler app interactions. If you’re a first-time smartphone user, or just to want to simplify the operation of your phone, you can turn on Easy mode at any time. 1.
Page 163: Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings
Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality of your device for use with hearing aids.  Samsung subtitles (CC): 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. Settings...
Page 164: Configure Dexterity And Interaction Settings
Google subtitles (CC): When turned on, your phone displays Google subtitles where  available. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on or off, and then tap Google subtitles to configure options like Language, Text size, and Caption style. Sound balance: Adjust the sound sent to the left and right when using earphones.
Page 165: Configure Other Accessibility Settings
Press and hold delay: Choose how long your phone waits during a tap and hold gesture on  the screen, before continuing with the tap and hold action. Interaction control: Control how your phone interprets motions and screen touches. To turn ...
Page 166: Private Mode Settings
Screen lock: Select a screen lock. For more information, see Screen Lock.  Verify Samsung account: You can choose to verify your identity using your fingerprints  when logging in to your Samsung account. Pay with PayPal: Configure options to link your PayPal account to your device to make ...
Page 167: Motions And Gestures Settings
Motions and Gestures Settings The Motion settings allow you to set up various Motion activation services. 3. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 4. Tap Motions and gestures to configure features. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn a feature on or off.
Page 168: Air View Settings
Air view, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the feature on or off. 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.
Page 169: Cloud Settings
Settings. 2. Tap Cloud, and then configure options: Add Samsung account: Sign in to your Samsung account, or create a new Samsung  account. You can sync contacts, calendar events, memos, and Internet shortcuts. You can back up Logs, SMS and MMS messages, and current wallpaper settings.
Page 170: Language And Input Settings
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 171 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 172: Swype Settings
Swype Settings Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of touching each key individually, use your finger to trace over the letters of a word. For each word, place your finger on the first letter and glide to the subsequent letters, lifting on the last letter.
Page 173: Google Voice Typing Settings
• Living Language: When enabled, Swype will automatically update with popular new words. • Personalization: Log into your favorite social networking sites to use your entries there to update Swype. • Edit my dictionary: Modify words added to Swype. • Clear language data: Delete all the words you’ve added to the Swype dictionary.
Page 174: Speech Settings
Caller ID for incoming calls. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 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.  General: •...
Page 175: Mouse/Trackpad Settings
Calendar event info: When enabled, your phone will read out event information for Calendar  event notifications. Alarm info: When enabled, your phone will read out alarm information when an alarm rings.  Mouse/Trackpad Settings This feature allows you to adjust the speed of an external mouse/trackpad (not included). 1.
Page 176: Safety Assistance
Safety Assistance Safety assistance is intended to help users send a quick notice of their approximate location and visual surroundings to the mobile device of an emergency contact chosen in advance. Important: This feature is only for your convenience and is not intended as, nor should it be treated as, a substitute for emergency calls to the authorities.
Page 177: Battery Settings
Battery Settings See what is using battery power. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Battery to view battery usage for apps and services. Tap an item for more information, or to configure options for managing power use. Show Battery Percentage The battery charge level displays as an icon in the notification panel by default.
Page 178: Storage Settings
Storage Settings Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device memory, and on an optional installed memory card (not included). 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage to view information about memory usage, and for other options: Device memory: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on your ...
Page 179: Encryption
Configure Device Administration Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Device administrators: Tap to view, enable, or disable device administrators.  • Android Device Manager: When enabled, Android Device Manager can lock or erase a lost device.
Page 180: Security Update Service
Send security reports: When enabled, your phone will only send security reports to  Samsung when it is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Credential Storage You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card (not included), and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the security certificates and other credentials.
Page 181: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings Configure advanced security settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Trust agents: Set screen lock type to use.  Access application usage data: View which applications can access your device’s usage ...
Page 182: About Device Settings
Report diagnostic info: When enabled, your phone reports diagnostic and usage data to  Samsung, to improve the quality and performance of products. Device name: View your device’s name, and enter a new name if desired.  Model number: View your device’s model number.
Page 183: Application Manager Settings
Application Manager Settings You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Application manager to manage applications on your device. Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.
Page 184: Calendar Settings
Calendar Settings Configure settings for your phone’s Calendar app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Calendar to configure these options: First day of week: Choose a day to start each calendar week.  Show week numbers: Enable or disable display of week numbers on the calendar. ...
Page 185: Call Settings
Call Settings Configure options for calling with your phone. Tip: You can also access Call settings from the Phone app. From home, tap Phone > More options > Settings > Call. Call Rejection Create and manage a list of phone numbers, to have your device automatically reject calls you receive from those numbers.
Page 186: Call-Related Pop-Ups
 End calls by: • Pressing the Power key: When enabled, you can end calls by pressing the Power/Lock key. In this case, pressing the power key during a call will not lock the screen. Call-related Pop-ups Show notifications for incoming calls display in pop-ups if an application is open on the screen. 1.
Page 187: Call Accessories
Call Accessories Configure options for using an optional headset for calling. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Call > Call accessories to configure settings: Automatic answering: When enabled, and you have a headset connected to the Headset ...
Page 188: Ringtones And Keypad Tones
Ringtones and Keypad Tones Choose tones and vibrations to play for incoming calls and keypad taps. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Call > Ringtones and keypad tones to configure settings: Tap Ringtones, and then select a ringtone for incoming calls. Tap OK to save your selection. ...
Page 189: Us Dialing
US Dialing When enabled, the US dialing option replaces “+” with the international access code for your location. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Call, and then tap the check box beside US dialing to enable or disable the setting. International Dialing When US dialing is enabled, it uses the International dialing code to replace “+”.
Page 190: Contacts Settings
Contacts Settings Configure options for contacts stored on your phone. Tip: You can also access Contacts Settings from the Contacts app. From home, tap Apps > Contacts > More options > Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Contacts to configure options: Import/Export contacts: You can import contacts from your phone’s internal memory, from ...
Page 191: Email Settings
Email Settings Configure options for email accounts you set up on your phone. Tip: You can also access Email settings from the Email app. From home, tap Apps > Email > More options > Settings. Edit General Email Preferences 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 192 Spam addresses: Create and maintain a list of email addresses and domains, to  automatically block emails from those senders. Delay email sending: Choose options for delaying the sending of emails, so that they can be  cancelled if needed. •...
Page 193 Notification sound: 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. Actual settings vary by account type and may include some of the following: •...
Page 194: Gallery Settings
Settings. 2. Tap Internet to configure options: Manage accounts: Tap to sign in to your Samsung account. Signing in to your Samsung  account allows you to sync bookmarks and open pages with your other devices. Set homepage: Tap to choose a homepage, to display when you launch Internet.
Page 195: Privacy Settings
Status bar: Always show the Status bar.  Auto hide toolbar: Hide the up/down toolbar when scrolling pages.  Privacy: Choose options related to privacy.  Advanced: Choose settings to control how the browser treats content.  Privacy Settings 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 196: Messages Settings
Content settings: Choose settings to control how the browser treats content.  • Turn on JavaScript: When enabled, the browser allows sites to run JavaScript. • Block pop-ups: When enabled, the browser does not display pop-up screens from websites. • Default storage: If you have an optional installed memory card installed (not included), you can choose where to store browser data.
Page 197 • Change font size: When enabled, you can change the text size while reading a message by pressing the Volume key up or down. Quick responses: Create and manage text phrases that you can add to messages.   Text messages: •...
Page 198 Emergency alerts: Configure emergency alert settings. You can enable or disable some  alerts: Extreme Alert, Severe Alert, Amber Alert, and Emergency alert test messages. You cannot disable Presidential alerts. • Emergency alerts: Choose types of messages to receive. You can enable or display any of the message types, except for Presidential Alert.
Page 199: S Voice Settings
S Voice Settings Configure options for using your voice to interact with your phone. Tip: you can also access S Voice settings from the S Voice app. From home, tap Apps > S Voice > More options > Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 200: Copyright Information
©2015 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2015 Samsung. Samsung, Galaxy, S Beam, Air View, S Health, and S Voice are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Android, Chrome, Gmail, Google Maps, Play Music, Play Movies & TV, Play Books, Play Newsstand, Play Games, Drive, YouTube, Photos, Hangouts, Google Mobile Services, and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.
Page 201: Index
Index 3G Networks, 81 Call Settings, 180 4G, 81 Call Waiting, 33 About Device, 177 Caller ID, 33 Accessibility, 157 Camera, 87 Accessories Settings, 171 Edit video, 90 Account Record video, 88 Manage, 7 Review pictures and videos, 89 Services, 8 Settings, 90 Account Information and Help, 7 Shooting mode, 90...
Page 202 Drag Gesture, 16 Gestures, 15 Drive, 109 Air browse, 12 Dropbox, 109 Direct call, 12 Dust Resistance, 2 Drag, 16 Earpiece, 9 Flick, 17 Easy Mode Settings, 157 Mute/pause, 12 Editing Text, 28 Palm swipe to capture, 12 Email, 57 Pinch or spread, 18 Add account, 57 Rotate, 17...
Page 203 Mute/Pause, 12 Browser, 81 My Files, 112 Internet Settings, 190 My Magazine, 113 Keyboard, 165, 167 Name Card Samsung, 165, 167 Share contact as, 52 Keyboards, 25 Navigation Apps, 72 Google Voice Typing, 26 Nearby Devices Settings, 145 Samsung Keyboard, 26...
Page 204 Wi-Fi, 133 S Voice Settings, 194 Setup Application, 5 Safety Assistance Settings, 171 Shortcuts, 19 Samsung Account, 56 Primary, 19 Samsung Keyboard, 26, 165, 167 SIM Card, 126 Screen Slide Gesture, 16 Turn off, 11 Smart Alert, 12 Turn on, 11...
Page 205 Send, 62 Settings, 40 Text Messaging, 62 Voice Recorder, 117 Make call from, 30 Voice Search, 120 Text-to-Speech, 169 Voice Typing Three-Way Calling, 33 Configuring, 26 Toolbox, 156 Using, 26 Tools, 100 Voicemail, 36 Touch and Hold Gesture, 15 Greeting, 40 Typing, 25 International, 128 Tips, 28...

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