Samsung SPRINT SM-N900P User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide (Sprint UG template version 13c) Sprint_SM-N900P_UG_Eng_TE_MI1_100213_F6...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get Started ............................ 1 Your Phone at a Glance ......................1 Set Up Your Phone ........................ 1 Activate Your Phone ......................3 Complete the Setup Process ....................3 Set Up Voicemail ........................5 Sprint Account Information and Help ..................5 Sprint Account Passwords .....................
  • Page 3 Notification Panel Settings ................... 27 Enter Text ..........................27 Text Input Methods ....................... 27 Google Voice Typing ....................28 Samsung Keyboard ...................... 28 Swype ........................... 29 Tips for Editing Text ..................... 30 Phone Calls ..........................32 Make Phone Calls ........................ 32 Call Using the Keypad ....................
  • Page 4 Reject a Call with a Text Message ................35 Voicemail ..........................35 Voicemail Setup ......................35 Voicemail Notification ....................36 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ................36 Visual Voicemail ........................37 Set Up Visual Voicemail ....................37 Review Visual Voicemail ....................37 Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages ................
  • Page 5 Create a Google Account ..................... 53 Sign In to Your Google Account ................... 53 Access Gmail ....................... 53 Send a Gmail Message ....................54 Samsung Account........................ 54 Email ............................ 55 Add an Email Account ....................55 Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ............55 Compose and Send Email ....................
  • Page 6 Google Play Magazines ....................... 83 Group Play ........................... 83 Sprint Zone .......................... 84 NextRadio ..........................85 Samsung Link ........................85 Configure Samsung Link Settings ................86 Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device ..........87 CBS Sports .......................... 87...
  • Page 7 BaconReader ........................87 1Weather ..........................88 Web and Data ..........................89 Wi-Fi ............................ 89 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ............. 89 Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ................90 Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) ..........90 4G ..........................
  • Page 8 Tools and Calendar ........................107 Action Memo ........................107 Calendar ..........................108 Add an Event to the Calendar ..................108 Event Alerts ........................ 109 View Events ........................ 110 Erase Events ......................111 Calculator........................... 111 Clock ..........................111 Downloads ......................... 112 Dropbox ..........................
  • Page 9 Bluetooth ........................... 122 Turn Bluetooth On or Off .................... 122 The Bluetooth Settings Menu ..................123 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ..............123 Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ................. 123 Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ............124 Send Information Using Bluetooth ................
  • Page 10 Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service ..........138 Settings ............................. 140 Wi-Fi Settings ........................140 Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ....................140 Configure Wi-Fi Settings .................... 140 Wi-Fi Direct ......................... 142 Hotspot ..........................142 Turn Hotspot On or Off ....................142 Configure Hotspot ......................
  • Page 11 Touch Sounds ......................153 Screen Lock Sound ....................153 Haptic Feedback ......................153 Emergency Tone ......................153 Pen Attach/Detach Sound ..................154 Samsung Keyboard ....................154 HDMI Audio Output ....................154 Adapt Sound ....................... 154 Display Settings ......................... 154 Brightness ........................155 Screen Timeout ......................
  • Page 12 Blocking Mode ........................171 Language and Input ......................172 Choose a Default Language ..................172 Set a Default Input Method ..................172 Samsung Keyboard Settings ..................172 Swype Settings ......................174 Google Voice Typing Settings ..................176 Handwriting Recognition .................... 176 Speech Settings ......................
  • Page 13 Air Gesture......................... 180 Air View..........................181 Air Command ........................182 Motions ..........................182 Palm Motion ........................183 Smart Screen ........................184 Smart Stay ........................184 Smart Rotation ......................184 Smart Pause ....................... 184 Smart Scroll ........................ 185 Increase Touch Sensitivity ....................185 Accounts ..........................
  • Page 14: Get Started

    Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features. Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
  • Page 15  Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, and gently press the battery into place.  Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. 2.
  • Page 16: Activate Your Phone

     If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup application.  If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information. Activate Your Phone Follow the instructions below to activate your phone, if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
  • Page 17 Tap a Wi-Fi access point to connect to it, or you can continue setup using your phone’s connection to the wireless network.  Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. Sign in to your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account. ...
  • Page 18: Set Up Voicemail

    Set Up Voicemail You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. For more information about voicemail, see Voicemail Visual...
  • Page 19: Manage Your Account

    Voicemail Password You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Voicemail for more information on your voicemail password. Data Services Password With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
  • Page 20: Sprint Support Services

    Note: Press and then tap Sprint Zone to access the Sprint Zone app from your phone. Sprint Support Services Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance from your Sprint phone. Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings;...
  • Page 21: Phone Basics

    Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout This illustration outlines your phone’s basic features.
  • Page 22: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    ● Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard. ● Home Key returns you to the home screen. Press and hold to open the recently used applications window, and access Task Manager and Google Search.
  • Page 23: Turn Your Screen On And Off

    The screen remains blank while your phone is off. If the phone is off during charging, the screen displays a charging animation. Turn Your Screen On and Off Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it.
  • Page 24: S Pen Settings

    ■ Slide S Pen from your phone using the notch on the end of the S Pen. S Pen Settings Configure S Pen settings, including options for gestures and sounds, and for tracking S Pen when it’s not stored in your device. ■...
  • Page 25 ■ To open Action Memo, hold the S Pen button and double-tap the screen. Note: To find all your action memos, press and tap Apps > Samsung > Action memo Screen Capture Capture a screen, to share or save for later. After you capture a screen, you can use S Pen to write or draw a note on the screen.
  • Page 26: Air Gesture

    Note: To learn about Air View, and to configure options, press and tap > Settings > Controls > Air view. For more information, see Air View. Air Gesture When Air gesture is turned On, you can control your phone by making specific gestures with your hand above the Gesture sensor, located near the Earpiece at the top of your phone’s screen.
  • Page 27: Palm Motions

    ● Mute/pause: When On, you can mute incoming calls and pause playback by turning the phone screen-side down. Note: To learn about Motions, or to configure options, press and tap > Settings > Controls > Motions. For more information, see Motions. Palm Motions Use Palm motions to control your device with the palm or side of your hand.
  • Page 28: Air View

    Note: For more information about Smart screen, and to configure options, press and tap > Settings > Controls > Smart screen. Air View Air view allows you to hover your finger, or S Pen, over items on the screen to display more information.
  • Page 29: Voice Control

    Voice Control Use spoken commands to control and interact with your phone. Voice control options include: ● Incoming calls: When enabled, you can answer or reject calls with the voice commands “Answer” and “Reject”. When you answer a call with the voice command, the Speaker will automatically be turned on for hands-free talking.
  • Page 30 When Multi Window is enabled and displayed, it appears on the left side of the screen by default. You can drag the tab along the side of the screen, or tap the tab to open Multi Window, and then drag Multi window to another edge of the screen (top, bottom, or side). ■...
  • Page 31: Touch Gestures

    Touch Gestures Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger. Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.
  • Page 32: Swipe Or Slide

    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. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes.
  • Page 33: Rotate

    Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: You can control screen rotation with the Auto-rotate screen setting. To make this selection, press and then tap >...
  • Page 34: Pinch And Spread

    Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Tip: Pinching any home screen will let you see thumbnails of all seven home screens.
  • Page 35: Create Shortcuts

    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.
  • Page 36: Add And Remove Primary Shortcuts

    Add and Remove Primary Shortcuts Primary shortcuts appear at the bottom of the main home screen by default (Phone, Contacts, Messages, Internet, and Apps). You can change any of your primary shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut. You can also replace a primary shortcut with a folder.
  • Page 37: Add And Remove Widgets

    Add and Remove Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that reside either in your Widgets tab or on the main or extended home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an onscreen application. ® Widgets can include Contacts shortcuts, bookmarks, Facebook status windows, Gmail and email accounts, and many other types of apps.
  • Page 38: Recent Applications

    Tip: You can also add a home screen directly from another home screen. Touch and hold an empty area and then tap Page to add a screen. Remove a Home Screen 1. Press to display the main home screen. 2. Pinch the screen to display home screen options. 3.
  • Page 39: Quick Settings

    Mute Speakerphone Active Network (full signal) Network (roaming) 3G (data service) 4G (data service) Airplane Mode Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call New email New Gmail New message New voicemail Event USB connection Updates available Downloading Keyboard active Quick Settings...
  • Page 40: Notification Panel Settings

    Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. ● Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text.
  • Page 41: Google Voice Typing

    1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification panel, and then tap Select input method > Samsung keyboard. 2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options: ...
  • Page 42: Swype

    Google Voice typing, to enter text by speaking. Configure Samsung Keyboard You can use the Samsung keyboard settings to configure options, such as predictive text, SwiftKey Flow (entering text by swiping over the letters on the keyboard), key-tap feedback, and more.
  • Page 43: Tips For Editing Text

    Translate: Launch S Translator to translate the selected text. (This option appears if you have downloaded and installed the S Translator app from the Samsung group of apps.)  Paste: Insert the last copied or cut text into the current field.
  • Page 44  Clipboard: Display the clipboard to choose previously cut or copied text. Phone Basics...
  • Page 45: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Keypad The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s keypad. 1.
  • Page 46: Call From Logs

     One-handed operation on/One-handed operation off: Move the keypad display to the left or right side of the screen, to make dialing with one hand easier. When On, you can tap the arrows to move the keypad to the right or left. ...
  • Page 47: Call A Number In An Email Message

    Call a Number in an Email Message While viewing an email or Gmail message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. 1. Press and tap > Email. – or – Press and tap >...
  • Page 48: Answer An Incoming Call

    from someone who is not stored in Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen. Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail. Answer an Incoming Call The following procedure shows you how to answer an incoming call.
  • Page 49: Voicemail Notification

    Tip: For information on using the Visual Voicemail app, see Visual Voicemail. Voicemail Notification There are a couple of different ways your phone alerts you to a new voicemail message. ● By sounding the assigned ringer type. ● By displaying in the Notifications area of the Status bar when a new voicemail message is received.
  • Page 50: Visual Voicemail

    2. When your voicemail answers, press the asterisk key on the phone (*). 3. Enter your password. 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.
  • Page 51: Listen To Multiple Voicemail Messages

    1. Press and tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Touch a message to review it. 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 >...
  • Page 52: Change Your Main Greeting Via The Voicemail Menu

    1. Press and tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Touch > Settings. Select an option to change its settings. Note: Voicemail settings can also be accessed by pressing and tapping > Settings > Device > Call > Voicemail settings. Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system.
  • Page 53: Caller Id

     Add call/Merge: Tap Add call to dial a new phone number, to set up a multi-party call (up to 3 participants, including yourself). After establishing the new call, tap Merge to merge the calls into one multi-party call.  Keypad/Hide: Display or hide the keypad.
  • Page 54: Call Waiting

    3. Tap 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.
  • Page 55: Speed Dials

    1. Press and tap Phone. 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.
  • Page 56: Logs

    > Speed dial setting. > Change order, and then tap an entry to highlight it. 4. Tap an unassigned space to move the highlighted Speed dial to the new Speed dial. 5. Tap Done when you’re finished. Making a Call Using a Speed Dial 1.
  • Page 57: Clear Logs

    Clear Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list. 1. Press and tap Phone > Logs. 2. Tap > Delete. 3. Tap the check box beside individual calls, or beside Select all to select calls for deletion. 4. Tap Delete and then tap Delete to confirm. Phone Calls...
  • Page 58: Contacts

    Outlook account set up on your phone. ● Samsung account contacts are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account, if you have a Samsung account set up on your phone. ● Device contacts are stored locally on the phone.
  • Page 59: Add A Contact

    Share namecard via: Choose contacts to share as namecards (vcards). Not all other devices support the use of vcards.  Merge accounts: Combine device contacts with a Google or Samsung account.  Accounts: Access an account that is set up on your phone, or set up a new account.
  • Page 60: Save A Phone Number To A Contact

    3. Touch contact fields to enter information.  to assign a picture to the new entry: • Image: Choose a picture from Gallery. • Pictures by people: Choose pictures by tags. • Take picture: Take a new picture with Camera. •...
  • Page 61: Edit A Contact

    4. Select an account for the contact, and then continue adding information for the contact, as desired. See Add a Contact. 5. Tap Save to save the contact. Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more.
  • Page 62: Link A Contact

    2. Tap a contact to display it. 3. Tap the Ringtone field and choose a ringtone. You can choose a ringtone preloaded on your phone, or tap Add to choose a sound from Music. 4. Tap OK to assign the ringtone. Link a Contact When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, phone, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact.
  • Page 63: Create Groups

    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 group you create. Create a New Group 1.
  • Page 64: Share A Contact

    3. Tap > Send message. 4. Select the recipients of the new message (indicated by a green checkmark) and then tap Done. 5. Type your message, and then tap Send an Email or Gmail to a Group 1. Press and tap Contacts.
  • Page 65: Contacts Settings

    Contacts Settings Use Contacts Settings to customize the way contacts are displayed and shared. 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap > Settings for these options:  Only contacts with phones: When enabled, only contacts with at least one phone number stored will display in Contacts.
  • Page 66: Accounts And Messages

    Accounts and Messages With Sprint service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Google Account Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Hangout, and the Google Play Store, require a Google account.
  • Page 67: Send A Gmail Message

    > Discard. Samsung Account Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, WatchON, and much more. When you sign in to your Samsung account on your phone, you can access Samsung-specific content and features from your phone.
  • Page 68: Email

    Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts. You can also access your Exchange ActiveSync email on your phone. Add an Email Account Email allows you to send and receive email using various email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email.
  • Page 69: Compose And Send Email

    2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. 3. Enter your email address and password. To see your password as you enter it, tap Show password. 4. Tap Manual setup and then enter your settings. You may need to consult your network administrator for this information: ...
  • Page 70: Reply Or Forward Email

    • To add an attachment, tap . Choose from the following: My Files, Images, Take picture, Video, Record video, Audio, Record audio, S Note, Calendar, Contacts, or Location. • for more options, including Send email to myself, Scheduled email, Priority, Tracking options, and Security options. 4.
  • Page 71: Email Settings

     Select an available email account. 3. Tap Sync. Sort Email Messages 1. Press and tap Apps > Email. 2. On the email account Inbox, tap > Sort by. 3. Select an option to sort email messages. Delete Email Messages 1.
  • Page 72  Priority senders: Maintain a list of email addresses to ensure that emails from the addresses receive priority handling.  Spam addresses: Create a list of email addresses and domains, to block emails from these senders.  Rules for filtering: Set filters and manage filtered email. ...
  • Page 73  Default account: Assign an account as the default email account for outgoing messages. When you launch an email from other apps, the email will automatically be from this account.  Password: Update your account password to match the email server. ...
  • Page 74: Delete An Email Account

    • Period to sync Calendar: Choose the period for synchronizing calendar events between your phone and account. • Empty server trash: Delete the contents of the Trash folder on the server. The server’s Trash folder contains emails you have deleted from the Email app. Emptying the server trash permanently deletes the emails, and they cannot be retrieved.
  • Page 75: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    1. Press and tap Messages. 2. Tap 3. Tap Enter recipient, and then 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.
  • Page 76: Save And Resume A Draft Message

     Record audio: Launch Voice Recorder to record a new sound.  S Note: Launch S Note to choose or create a note. For more information, see Memo.  Calendar: Add an event from your calendar.  Location: Attach a map showing your location. ...
  • Page 77 Read a Text Message ● On the Messages screen, tap the text message or message thread to open and read it. ● If you have a new message notification, slide your finger down from the Status bar to open the Notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, touch and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap View message details.
  • Page 78: Messages Settings

    3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock. 4. Tap Lock on the options menu. A lock icon displays on the message. Delete a Message Thread 1. Press and tap Messages. 2. Touch and hold the message thread that you want to delete. 3.
  • Page 79 1. Press and tap Messages. 2. Tap > Settings. 3. Configure message settings:  General: • Delete old messages: Choose whether to automatically delete the oldest messages when the maximum number of messages is reached. Set the maximum number of messages with the Text message limit and Multimedia message limit settings below.
  • Page 80 • Group messaging: Control how messages to multiple recipients are handled. When enabled, a single message is sent to multiple recipients. When disabled, a separate message is sent to each recipient. • Auto retrieve: When enabled, message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded when you display a multimedia message.
  • Page 81: Social Networking Accounts

    • Alert reminder: When enabled, your phone reminds you of emergency alerts at a time interval you choose, until you clear the notification. • Spam settings: When enabled, your phone filters incoming messages for spam messages. • Add to spam numbers: When Spam settings is enabled, enter telephone numbers, to automatically block messages from the numbers.
  • Page 82: Youtube

    3. Touch Facebook. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your Facebook account details and complete sign-in. YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts, and other original videos.
  • Page 83: Google

    Google+ Google+™ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your own private album on Google+.
  • Page 84: Apps And Entertainment

    Galaxy Plus: Apps that are optimized for use with your Galaxy device. ● Google: Google’s apps, including Google search, Gmail, Hangouts, and Chrome. ● Samsung: Samsung apps, including Group Play, S Health, My Files, and Scrapbook. ● Sprint: Sprint apps, including Sprint TV & Movies, Sprint Music Plus, and Sprint Worldwide.
  • Page 85: Create A Google Wallet Account

    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 > Play Store.
  • Page 86: Uninstall An App

    Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1. Press and tap and tap Settings > General > Application manager > Downloaded. 2. Tap the app you want to uninstall, and then tap Uninstall. 3.
  • Page 87: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps Browse, search, and find apps to download and install on your phone. Log in to your Samsung account to manage your downloads. Note: Samsung Apps is part of the Samsung group of apps. ■ Press and tap Apps >...
  • Page 88 Samsung Hub. ● Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or “the service”) that are also registered to the same account. ● You may remove a device from your account no more than once every 90 days.
  • Page 89: Watchon

    WatchON Use WatchON and your phone to control your TV and other devices. Note: WatchON is a part of the Samsung group of apps. Set up WatchON Configure basic WatchON settings, to identify your TV provider and sign in to your accounts.
  • Page 90: Flipboard

    2. From the toolbar, tap , and then tap Set up now. 3. Follow the prompts to find your TV or other devices and configure your phone to control their operation. Note: Tap > Help to learn more about WatchON. Flipboard Use Flipboard to create a personalized digital “magazine”...
  • Page 91: Music Apps

    Press and tap Apps > Sprint > Sprint TV & Movies. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the app. Your Sprint TV Channel Options The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of accessible channels. Subscription options include comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of “a la carte” channels. Visit sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information on channels and pricing.
  • Page 92: Music

    Note: Play Music is part of the Google group of apps. ■ Press and tap Apps Google > Play Music. Music The Music app plays music files. Use Music to browse your music library, play songs, and create playlists. You can also set songs as ringtones for incoming calls, or as alarm tones. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer.
  • Page 93  to share music with nearby devices using Group Play. 4. To close Music and stop playback, tap > End. Use Playlists Create playlists to group songs, so you can listen to them together. 1. Press and tap Apps > Music.
  • Page 94: Sprint Music Plus

    Music Options 1. Press and tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap for options. Available options depend on the tab:  Add to playlist/Create playlist: Depending on the tab, you can add songs to a playlist, or create a new playlist. ...
  • Page 95: Google Play Movies & Tv

    Install the Sprint Music Plus App on Your Phone Before you use Sprint Music Plus on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store app. 1. Press and tap Apps > Sprint > Sprint Music Plus. 2.
  • Page 96: Google Play Games

    To use Group Play, all participants must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Note: Group Play is part of the Samsung group of apps. Important: If you are using Group Play via an unsecured Wi-Fi network, your information may be vulnerable to unauthorized third parties while being transferred.
  • Page 97: Sprint Zone

    1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung > Group Play. 2. Tap Set group password > Create Group, and then follow the prompts to create a group. You’ll need to set up a group password, which participants will use to join your Group Play session.
  • Page 98: Nextradio

    Note: Samsung Link is part of the Samsung group of apps. 1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung > Samsung Link. 2. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account and learn about Samsung Link. Apps and Entertainment...
  • Page 99: Configure Samsung Link Settings

    3. On the Samsung Link screen, swipe your finger left or right across the screen to scroll between Photos, Music, Video, or Document types. 4. To set options for Samsung Link, swipe right from the edge of the screen for options: •...
  • Page 100: Use Samsung Link To Share Media With Another Device

    1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung Link. 2. Launch AllShare Play or Samsung Link on the target device. 3. On the DEVICES & STORAGE screen, tap your device, and then tap media file(s) to select them for streaming. 4. Tap , and then choose a device for sharing.
  • Page 101: 1Weather

    1Weather 1Weather offers a full suite of weather tools to keep you informed. Before you use 1Weather on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store. Note: 1Weather is part of the Sprint Featured group of apps. 1.
  • Page 102: 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 103: Connect To A Different Wi-Fi Network

     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.
  • Page 104: Your User Name

    4G provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 30 Mbps. To connect your phone to 4G network, you need access to a 4G base station. For more information about the availability of 4G in your location, visit sprint.com/coverage. Note: The availability and range of the 4G network depends on a number of factors including your distance to the 4G base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
  • Page 105: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    1. Press and tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap System Update > Update Profile. Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Icon Description Network (full signal): The number of bars indicate the strength of the signal.
  • Page 106: Add A Vpn

    Add a VPN Configure a connected to a VPN. You must have a Pattern, PIN, or Password screen lock set before adding a VPN. Press and tap > Settings > Connections. Tap More networks > VPN. to add a VPN, with these options: ...
  • Page 107: Chrome

    3G or 4G Mobile data or Wi-Fi connections. ■ Press and tap Apps > Samsung > Internet. Note: The first time you launch Internet, you may be prompted to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number to access the SprintWeb home page.
  • Page 108: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Open the Camera Follow the below procedure to access your phone’s camera. ■ Press and tap Apps > Camera. ● Front/Back Camera: Switch between the front and back cameras. ●...
  • Page 109: Take A Picture

    ● Record: Tap to start recording. ● Capture: Tap to take a picture. ● Mode Selector: Tap to choose a shooting mode. The current mode displays on the camera screen. Shooting modes allow you to choose modes for automatically adjusting settings to suit conditions, or to access special features like panorama or other specialty shots.
  • Page 110: Camera Options

     Press the Volume Key up or down to zoom in or out, or touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom.  Tap the screen to focus on the area you tapped. Record to begin recording.
  • Page 111: Quick Camera Settings

    • Sound & shot: Adds a few seconds of background sound to enhance pictures. • Drama: Captures multiple shots of a moving subject, to merge them into one dynamic picture. • Animated photo: Allows you to create a picture containing animated elements. •...
  • Page 112: Advanced Camera Settings

     Share: Tap to choose a method for sharing pictures and videos. You can choose Share shot, Buddy photo share, or Remote viewfinder. Advanced Camera Settings Use Advanced settings to configure default options for pictures and videos. Press and tap Apps >...
  • Page 113: Gallery

    • Review: When On, pictures display briefly after you take them so you can review them. • Volume key: Choose a function for the Volume Key while using the Camera. • Timer: Choose a timer setting to delay the taking of pictures or recording. •...
  • Page 114: View Photos And Videos

    2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3. From the Gallery screen, you have these options:  Tap a picture or video to display it in full screen view.  Touch and hold thumbnails to select them (indicated by a check mark). ...
  • Page 115: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo

     Share: Choose an option for sharing the picture. Options may include Group Play, Dropbox, Bluetooth, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google+, Hangouts, Messages, PEN.UP, Picasa, S Note, Scrapbook, and Wi-Fi Direct.  Delete: Erase the current picture.  Camera: Launch the Camera, to take pictures or record video. View Videos Note: If no icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them.
  • Page 116: Share Photos And Videos

    1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3. Tap > Rotate left or Rotate right. The rotated picture is saved in your default storage location as a copy. Crop a Photo The crop your photos, follow the below procedures.
  • Page 117 5. Compose your message and then tap Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used. Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message Although you can send several photos or videos in a multimedia message, it may be better to send one at a time, especially if the files are large in size.
  • Page 118: G+ Photos

    5. Compose your message and then tap Share Photos on Picasa You need to be signed in to a Google Account to upload pictures to the Picasa photo organizing service. 1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3.
  • Page 119: Story Album

    With Story Album, you can create a digital album of your story in media. Special moments will be on a timeline, and if you wish, you can have your album published as a hard copy. Note: Story Album is part of the Samsung group of apps. ■ Press and tap Apps >...
  • Page 120: Tools And Calendar

    ● When the Pen detachment option is set to Action Memo, Action Memo launches when you detach the S Pen from your phone. Note: Action Memo is part of the Samsung group of apps. 1. Press and tap Apps >...
  • Page 121: Calendar

    My calendar entries are stored locally on the phone and not part of an email or other account.  Samsung Calendar entries are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account.  Google/Gmail entries are synchronized between your phone and your online Google Account.
  • Page 122: Event Alerts

     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 as options. ...
  • Page 123: View Events

    2. Tap the upcoming event name from the onscreen list to display the event within the Calendar notifications screen. 3. Tap an option.  Set snooze duration to set the length of time to allow before you are reminded of the event.
  • Page 124: Erase Events

    Month View In Month view, you’ll see markers on days that have events. When in Month view: ● Tap a day to view the events of that day. ● Touch and hold a day to create a new event. ● Slide up or down to view earlier or later months. Erase Events The following procedures show you how to erase your calendar events.
  • Page 125: Downloads

    Press and tap Apps > Clock. Tap the tabs at the top of the app to view and use clock features.  Alarm: This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time.  World clock: allows you to view the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World Clock displays time in hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones around the world.
  • Page 126: Dropbox

    Dropbox Dropbox offers 2GB of free “Cloud” storage, so you can access your files from anywhere, on your device or from a desktop application on your computer. With Dropbox, you can edit files in your Dropbox from your phone, upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and share your selected files freely with family and friends.
  • Page 127: Google Now

    4. Tap > Dropbox, select a folder location, and tap Upload. Note: If your share folder is located on your computer, a message will display, notifying you that a new image was uploaded to your shared Dropbox folder. Google Now Google Now gets you just the right information at just the right time.
  • Page 128: Help

    (not included). File types include sounds, images, videos, music, and files received via Bluetooth. You can open a file from My files, if the associated app is installed on your phone. Note: My files is part of the Samsung group of apps. 1. Press and tap Apps >...
  • Page 129: Polaris Office 5

    S Health is a wellness application that can help you manage your health. Set fitness goals, check your progress, and keep track of your overall health. Note: S Health is part of the Samsung group of apps. ■ Press and tap Apps >...
  • Page 130: S Note

    ● Arthritis. You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as: ● Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity; ● Dizziness or loss of consciousness; ●...
  • Page 131 From the S Note screen, tap to access the following options:  Use new template: Choose a template for a new S Note. This is a one-time selection, it does not replace the default template you chose when you launched S Note.
  • Page 132: S Translator

    When you are finished creating your note, tap Save. S Translator Easily translate words and phrases, either spoken or in text. Note: S Translator is part of the Samsung group of apps. ■ Press and tap Apps > Samsung >...
  • Page 133: Tripadvisor

    1. Press and tap Apps > Galaxy Plus > SketchBook for Galaxy. 2. The first time you launch SketchBook for Galaxy, you must install it. Follow the prompts to download and install the app. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up SketchBook and start sketching. TripAdvisor With the TripAdvisor, you can plan and have your perfect trip.
  • Page 134: S Voice

    This is a natural language recognition application. You can ask questions (Is it raining in Dallas?) or give it commands (Show me where to find cheap gas). Note: S Voice is part of the Samsung group of apps. Press and tap Apps >...
  • Page 135: Bluetooth

    • Storage: Choose where your recordings will be saved, to the device memory, or to an optional installed memory card (not included). • Recording quality: Set the recording quality to High, Normal, or Limit for multimedia messages. • Recording volume: Choose a base volume for recordings. •...
  • Page 136: The Bluetooth Settings Menu

    Note: You can also turn Bluetooth On or Off from the Notification panel. Drag down from the top of the screen, and then tap Bluetooth in the Quick settings. The Bluetooth Settings Menu The following procedure provides you with a path to the Bluetooth settings menu. ■...
  • Page 137: Disconnect Or Unpair From A Bluetooth Device

    sometimes you will need to reconnect manually, for example if you have been using your headset with another Bluetooth device. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. 3.
  • Page 138 Send Information From Your Phone to Another Device You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to: ● Images and videos ● Calendar events ● Contacts ● Audio files 1. Set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to “Receive Beams”...
  • Page 139: Receive Information Using Bluetooth

    ● If you send a calendar event or contact, it is normally added directly to the corresponding application on the receiving device. For example, if you send a calendar event to a compatible phone, the event is shown in that phone’s calendar application. ●...
  • Page 140: Microsd Card

    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. Insert a Memory Card Use the following procedures to insert an optional microSD card (not included) into your phone. It’s best to insert a memory card when the phone is turned off, and the battery is out of the phone.
  • Page 141: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a Memory Card Use the following procedures to remove an optional memory card from your phone. It’s best to remove a memory card when the phone is turned off, and the battery is out of the phone. Important: When you need to remove an optional installed memory card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card.
  • Page 142: Unmount A Memory Card

    Note: Formatting erases all the data on an installed memory card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the card. Unmount a Memory Card When you need to remove an optional installed memory card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card.
  • Page 143: Update Your Phone

    1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable. You may need to remove the USB cable from the Charging Head.  Insert the smaller end of the cable to the USB Charger/Accessory jack at the bottom of the phone.
  • Page 144: Update Your Phone

    To back up information to your Google account: 1. Press and tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Back up my data to turn on the feature (checkmark).  Tap Backup account to choose or sign in to a Google account to use for backups. ...
  • Page 145: Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service

    Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. For a country-specific travel guide, select your device and destination from sprint.com/traveltips.
  • Page 146: Make And Receive Worldwide Calls

    CDMA/LTE network or GSM/UMTS network when you travel. You may set global roaming options through the settings menu. You may also need to set your network mode options through the settings menu. To set your roaming options manually: 1. Press and tap >...
  • Page 147: Sprint International Voicemail Service

    Note: Plus Code Dialing is only available when roaming internationally on GSM networks and on certain CDMA networks in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. I International access codes and dialing information are available online at sprint.com/sww. To use Plus Code Dialing to place an international call: 1.
  • Page 148: Access Your Voicemail Internationally

    5. Touch (+1), your area code, and your wireless phone number. 6. Touch Save. Access Your Voicemail Internationally You will need to call your voicemail number to access your voicemail while roaming internationally. New Message Indicators Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally. ●...
  • Page 149: Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services

    both CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. Check www.sprint.com/sww to determine the services available where you are travelling. Note: Prior to using your Sprint Worldwide GSM/UMTS Data Services, you must establish and utilize your CDMA data services domestically on the Sprint Network. Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services To use Sprint Worldwide Data Services, you will need to have these services activated on your account.
  • Page 150: International Roaming Status Messages

    International Roaming Status Messages You may receive status messages under certain conditions. Before contacting Sprint Worldwide Customer Support, note the message, numeric code, and the conditions under which it appeared. The following table lists and describes the status messages. Status Messages Message Description Number Not in Service The number that you entered is not valid.
  • Page 151: Contact Sprint For Assistance With International Service

    Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service If you experience any issues with voice or data services while outside of the United States, Sprint offers customer support 24 hours a day. In the event that you do experience an issue, try the following actions: ●...
  • Page 152 Country From Landline Phone Cayman Islands, and Dominica) France 0800-903200 Germany 0800-180-0951 Italy 800-787-986 Mexico 001-877-294-9003 Trinidad and Tobago 1-800-201-7545 United Kingdom 0808-234-6616 Note: This toll free service is available on ordinary landline phones and some public pay phones. This service does not cover any hotel access charges. Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service...
  • Page 153: Settings

    Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Access Settings Settings are arranged on tabs by category, to quickly access options. 1. Press and tap > Settings. 2. Tap a tab to access settings by category: ...
  • Page 154 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. ...
  • Page 155: Wi-Fi Direct

     WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.  WPS PIN entry: (Not configurable) View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment. ...
  • Page 156: Configure Hotspot

    Configure Hotspot Configure your phone’s Hotspot feature, including whether your device is visible to other device’s searches, and security options. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Hotspot > Configure to set these options:  Network SSID: View and change the name of your mobile hotspot. ...
  • Page 157: Tethering

    1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth On. Bluetooth must be On to configure settings. 3. From the Bluetooth screen, configure these settings:  Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth On or Off. ...
  • Page 158: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode When you turn on airplane mode, all wireless connections are disabled. While in airplane mode, you cannot access the wireless network for calling, messaging, or browsing the Web. When you turn on airplane mode, It also turns off other connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
  • Page 159: Location Services

     Data roaming: When enabled, your device can connect to mobile data service when outside your home network area. Using data while roaming may incur additional costs; contact your service provider for more information.  Restrict background data: Your device is capable of connecting to the network in the background, for synchronization or other services.
  • Page 160: More Networks Settings

     Location sources: When Access to my location is turned On, select sources for location information. • Use GPS satellites: When enabled, your phone obtains location information from GPS satellites. • Use wireless networks: When enabled, your phone obtains location information from Wi-Fi and/or wireless networks.
  • Page 161: Roaming

    Note: You can also launch VPN from the VPN Client app. Press and tap Apps > Samsung > VPN Client. Roaming When you are outside your home network area, your phone can still connect to other networks that your provider supports via roaming. There may be additional costs for accessing networks while roaming, so you may want to control your phone’s roaming behavior with Roaming...
  • Page 162: Turn Nfc On Or Off

    NFC is used with S Beam and Android Beam, and must be turned On to use these features. Note: Tap > Help for information about using NFC. Turn NFC On or Off Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to send or receive information when your phone touches another NFC device or NFC tags.
  • Page 163: Nearby Devices

    2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside S Beam to turn S Beam On or Off. Nearby Devices Share files with devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. To use Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the devices you wish to share with, and the other devices must support DLNA.
  • Page 164: Sound

    Turn Screen Mirroring On or Off 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Screen mirroring, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Screen Mirroring to turn Screen mirroring On or Off. Note: Tap > Help to find instructions for using Screen mirroring to connect to a device. Sound Configure the sounds and vibrations your phone plays, for incoming calls, notifications, screen touches, connections, and other options.
  • Page 165: Ringtones

    3. Tap OK to save the settings. Ringtones Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Ringtones to choose a ringtone:  Tap a ringtone to select it. As you tap a ringtone, a sample plays. ...
  • Page 166: Dialing Keypad Tone

    2. Tap Sound, and then tap the check box beside Vibrate when ringing to enable or disable the option. Dialing Keypad Tone When Dialing keypad tone is enabled, tones play when you tap keys on the Phone keypad. 1. Press and tap >...
  • Page 167: Pen Attach/Detach Sound

    2. Tap Sound, and then tap Pen detach/attach sound to select a tone. 3. Tap OK to save the setting. Samsung Keyboard Choose whether the phone plays sounds or vibrations when you touch keys on the Samsung keyboard to enter text. 1. Press and tap >...
  • Page 168: Brightness

    Brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, or to your personal preference. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Brightness to configure options:  Tap the checkmark beside Automatic brightness to allow the phone to adjust brightness automatically.
  • Page 169: Auto Adjust Screen Tone

    1. Press and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Reading mode to turn the option On or Off. After you turn the option On, tap Reading mode to choose apps that will use this option.
  • Page 170: Auto Rotate Screen

    3. Tap Start now to switch to daydream, or tap Select dream time to choose when daydream displays, from While docked, While charging, or All. Auto Rotate Screen When Auto rotate screen is enabled, the screen automatically updates when you rotate the phone.
  • Page 171: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen The following topics outline how you can improve phone security by configuring screen lock settings. Screen Lock Choose a screen lock, to dim and lock the screen. Depending on the Screen lock you choose, you can also choose screen lock options to work along with the screen lock. 1.
  • Page 172: Set A Signature Screen Lock

     Personal message: When turned On, the lock screen displays a message you create. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On, and then tap Personal message to enter the message.  Owner information: Enter text to display on the lock screen. ...
  • Page 173: Set A Pattern Screen Lock

     Personal message: When turned On, the lock screen displays a message you create. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On, and then tap Personal message to enter the message.  Owner information: Enter text to display on the lock screen. ...
  • Page 174: Set A Pin Screen Lock

     Make pattern visible: When enabled, your pattern displays briefly as you draw it.  Unlock effect: When enabled, swiping your finger across the lock screen displays an effect. Tap to choose an effect.  Lock automatically: When enabled, the screen will automatically lock when the screen times out, or after a period of time you set.
  • Page 175: Set A Password Screen Lock

     Action Memo on lock screen: When enabled, you can press the S Pen button and double-tap the lock screen with S Pen to open Action Memo. Set a Password Screen Lock With a Password screen lock, you enter an alphanumeric password, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device.
  • Page 176: Font

    3. Choose a source for wallpaper:  Gallery: Select a picture from Gallery. Follow the prompts to crop the picture and save it as wallpaper.  ID wallpapers: (Home screen only) Select a picture from the Sprint ID wallpapers.  Live wallpapers: Select a moving scene for the background.
  • Page 177: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Easy mode provides an easier experience for the first-time smartphone user. You can choose the Easy mode at any time, to use a simpler layout and bigger icons. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Easy mode, and tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option On. Accessibility Your device offers features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities.
  • Page 178 • Android Beam: Send a file containing your accessibility settings via NFC, to another NFC-capable device.  Services: Tap TalkBack to activate the TalkBack feature and configure options. If you have downloaded and installed other services, you can enable or disable them here.
  • Page 179: Call Settings

     Turn off all sounds: When enabled, every sound made by the phone is turned off, including screen taps, notifications, and call sounds.  Hearing aids: Enable or disable hearing aid compatibility.  Flash notification: When enabled, your phone blinks the Camera flash when you receive a notification.
  • Page 180: Set Up Call Rejection Messages

    • Tap the check box beside Unavailable to reject calls with numbers that display “Unavailable” in Caller ID. Set Up Call Rejection Messages Create and manage text messages to send to callers when rejecting incoming calls. Messages you create here are available from the incoming call screen when you use the Reject with message option.
  • Page 181: Incoming Call Notifications

    1. Press and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Call alerts to configure settings:  Vibrate on connection to network: When enabled, your phone will vibrate when a call connects to the network.  Call-end vibration: When enabled, the phone vibrates when the other caller ends the call.
  • Page 182: Ringtones And Keypad Tones

    Ringtones and Keypad Tones Choose tones and vibrations to play for incoming calls and keypad taps. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Call, and then tap Ringtones and keypad tones. 3. Configure settings:  Tap Ringtones, and then select a ringtone for incoming calls. Tap OK to save your selection.
  • Page 183: Us Dialing

    2. Tap Call, and then tap the check box Increase volume in pocket to enable or the setting. US Dialing When enabled, the US dialing option automatically replaces “+” during dialing, with the international access code for your location. 1. Press and tap >...
  • Page 184: Dtmf Tones

    2. Tap Calls, and then tap the check box beside Hearing aids to turn the option On or Off. DTMF Tones Set the length of Dual-tone Multi-frequency (DTMF) tones, which play when you tap keys on the dialer keypad during a call, such as when navigating menus. 1.
  • Page 185: Language And Input

    2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Default to select the default input method. Samsung Keyboard Settings The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default, and you can choose options for using it.
  • Page 186  Input languages: Tap Select input languages to choose language(s) for use with Samsung keyboard. When you have more than one language enabled, you can slide your finger on the space bar while entering text to switch languages. ...
  • Page 187: Swype Settings

    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 188 • 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.
  • Page 189: Google Voice Typing Settings

    • How to Swype: Learn about using Swype. • Show helpful tips: When enabled, tips display on the screen as you enter text.  Updates: Check for updates to Swype, and install them if desired. Google Voice Typing Settings Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. When you enable Google voice typing, it’s available for use when you touch a field to enter text.
  • Page 190 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Voice Recognizer to choose a voice recognition engine. Voice Search Voice Search performs Google searches by speaking the criteria. 3. Press and tap > Settings > Controls. 4. Tap Language and input, and then tap Voice Search for these options: ...
  • Page 191: Pointer Speed

    Pointer Speed This feature allows you to adjust the speed of the Mouse/trackpad. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Pointer speed to set the pointer speed. Tap OK to save your selection. Voice Control When Voice control is turned On, you can use voice commands to control your phone.
  • Page 192: S Pen

     Air call-accept: When enabled, you can wave your hand over the screen to accept incoming calls.  Message: When enabled, your phone reads out the sender’s information when you receive a message.  Alarm: When enabled, your phone reads out alarm information when an alarm sounds.
  • Page 193: Air Gesture

    Adjust the keypad and buttons by swiping the edge of the screen.  Samsung keyboard: When enabled, the Samsung keyboard can be moved to the left or the right to make it easier to use with one hand. Adjust the keyboard position by swiping the edge of the screen.
  • Page 194: Air View

     Air jump: When turned On, you can scroll email messages by moving your hand over the phone. To use Air jump, sweep the side of your hand over the screen in an up or down motion. Tap Air jump to see the location of the sensor and the gesture. ...
  • Page 195: Air Command

    • Sound and haptic feedback: When you hover the S Pen over air view items, the phone plays sounds and vibrations as feedback.  Air view finger options: Choose what will display when you hover your finger over items on the screen. Air view mode must be set to Finger or Auto to use Air view finger options.
  • Page 196: Palm Motion

     Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Motions to turn the option On or Off.  Direct call: When turned On, you can lift the device to your ear while viewing a contact to call the contact whose recent call, message, or contact details are displayed on the screen.
  • Page 197: Smart Screen

    Smart Screen Use Smart screen options to have your phone automatically adjust screen timeout, rotation when it detects you are looking at the screen, and control scrolling and playback based whether you are facing the screen. Smart screen options use the front camera to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors that may affect the ability of the front camera to detect your face are: ●...
  • Page 198: Smart Scroll

    2. Tap the check box beside Increase touch sensitivity to enable or disable the option. Accounts When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google or Samsung accounts, and your email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your phone and the account.
  • Page 199: Cloud

    2. Tap Cloud, and then configure options:  Tap Add account to sign in to your Samsung account, or create a new Samsung account. You can sync contacts, calendar events, memos, and Internet shortcuts. You can back up Logs, SMS and MMS messages, and current wallpaper settings.
  • Page 200: Date And Time

    Date and Time By default, your phone receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the Date and time settings. 1. Press and tap >...
  • Page 201: Application Manager

    HDMI cable (not included). Application Manager You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Application manager to manage applications on your device.
  • Page 202: Storage

     Screen power saving: When enabled, the frame refresh rate and brightness level are reduced to conserve power. Tap the check box beside the option to enable or disable it.  Turn off haptic feedback: When enabled, Haptic feedback is disabled to conserve battery power.
  • Page 203: Passwords

    1. Press and tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:  Encrypt device: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt information.  Encrypt external SD card: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt information on an optional installed memory card (not included).
  • Page 204: Credential Storage

    1. Press and tap > Settings > General. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:  Security policy updates: When enabled, your phone will automatically check for changes to the security policy and download any updates, to improve security and service.
  • Page 205: About Device

     Auto update: When enabled, your phone will automatically check for updates periodically, regardless of the type of network it is connected to.  Wi-Fi only: When enabled, your phone will only download system updates when you are connected to Wi-Fi. ...
  • Page 206: Copyright Information

    ©2013 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2013 Samsung. Samsung, Galaxy Note, S Beam, S Pen, Air view, Air command, and Air gesture are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 207: Index

    Index 3-way Calling, 41 Make call from, 33 4G, 91 Save a Number, 47 Accessibility, 165 Share, 51 Settings, 165 Data, 94 Data Services, 90 Account Manage, 6 Password, 6 Services, 7 Status indicators, 92 Account Passwords, 5 User name, 91 Accounts, 53 Data Usage, 146 Email, 55...
  • Page 208 Overview, 10 Google, 73 Removing, 10 Menu Key, 9 Using, 11 Messaging, 53, 61 S Voice, 122 Options, 65 Samsung Keyboard, 173, 175 Microphones, 9 Scout, 73 MMS Messaging, 61 SD Card, 128 Music, 78 Remove, 129 Google Play Music, 78...
  • Page 209 Speed Dialing, 42 Videos Spread, 21 Record, 96 Sprint 411, 7 Sharing, 103 Sprint Operator Services, 7 Visual Voicemail Sprint TV & Movies, 77 Listen to multiple messages, 38 Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service, 133 Options, 38 Status Icons, 25 Review, 37 Swipe, 19 Voice Recorder, 122 Text Editing, 30...

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