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  • Page 1: User Guide

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get Started ..............................1 Your Phone at a Glance ........................1 Set Up Your Phone ..........................2 Activate Your Phone ..........................5 Complete the Setup ..........................6 Set Up Voicemail ........................... 7 Sprint Account Information and Help ....................7 Sprint Account Passwords ......................
  • Page 3 Multi Window ..........................30 Enter Text ............................33 Text Input Methods ........................33 Google Voice Typing ........................34 Samsung Keyboard ........................34 Swype ............................35 Tips for Editing Text ........................36 Phone Calls ..............................37 Make Phone Calls ..........................37 Call Using the Keypad ........................
  • Page 4 Sign In to Your Google Account ....................60 Access Gmail ..........................60 Send a Gmail Message ....................... 61 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..................61 Samsung Account ..........................62 Email ..............................62 Add an Email Account ......................... 62 Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ................. 63 Compose and Send Email ......................
  • Page 5 Delete an Email Account ......................66 Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................67 Send a Text Message (SMS) ...................... 67 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ................... 67 Save and Resume a Draft Message ................... 68 New Messages Notification ......................68 Managing Conversations ......................68 Access Messages Settings ......................
  • Page 6 Sprint TV & Movies ..........................81 Amazon ............................... 82 App Pass ............................. 82 eBay ..............................82 NASCAR Mobile ..........................82 NBA Game Time ..........................83 PEN.UP ............................... 83 Web and Data ............................. 84 Wi-Fi ..............................84 Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ........................84 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ..............
  • Page 7 Working with Photos ........................99 Share Photos and Videos ......................100 Video ..............................102 Tools and Calendar ........................... 103 Bluetooth ............................103 Turn Bluetooth On or Off ......................103 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ................... 103 Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ....................104 Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device .................
  • Page 8 Scrapbook ............................120 Using the Smart Select and Image Clip Tools ................120 Sprint FamilyWall ..........................121 Smart Remote ........................... 121 Configure Smart Remote ......................121 Customize Your Smart Remote ....................122 Use Your Smart Remote to Control Your TV ................123 Voice Recorder ..........................
  • Page 9 Using Settings ........................... 140 Access Settings ........................140 Search Settings ......................... 140 Settings Options ........................140 Wi-Fi Calling ............................141 Wi-Fi Settings ............................ 141 Configure Wi-Fi Settings ......................141 Advanced Wi-Fi Settings ......................142 Wi-Fi Direct Settings ......................... 143 Bluetooth Settings ..........................143 Hotspot and Tethering Settings ......................
  • Page 10 Dialing Keypad Tone ......................... 158 Touch Sounds ........................... 158 Screen Lock Sound ........................158 Haptic Feedback ........................159 Emergency Tone ........................159 Samsung Keyboard Sound Settings ..................159 Display and Wallpaper Settings ......................160 Brightness ..........................160 Wallpaper Settings ........................160 Font ............................160 One-Handed Operation ......................
  • Page 11 Finger Scanner ..........................179 Language and Input Settings ......................180 Choose a Default Language ..................... 180 Set a Default Input Method ....................... 180 Samsung Keyboard Settings ....................181 Swype Settings ......................... 183 Google Voice Typing Settings....................184 Handwriting Recognition ......................185 Speech Settings ........................
  • Page 12 About Device Settings ........................194 Application Manager Settings ......................195 Default Applications Settings ......................195 Application Settings........................... 196 Calendar Settings ........................196 Call Settings ..........................197 Contacts Settings ........................203 Email Settings ........................... 204 Gallery Settings ......................... 207 Internet Settings ........................207 Messages Settings ........................
  • Page 13: Get Started

    Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features. Get Started galaxynote4manual.com...
  • Page 14: Set Up Your Phone

    Set Up Your Phone Before using your new phone, you must install and charge the battery. If desired, you may also take the opportunity to install an optional memory card (not included). Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal, complete the setup wizard, set up voicemail, and make a call.
  • Page 15: Install The Battery

    Install a Memory Card (Optional) You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space. ■ Carefully slide the memory card into the memory card socket (as shown) until the card locks into place.
  • Page 16 Replace the Back Cover Follow these instructions for replacing the back cover. ■ Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Get Started galaxynote4manual.com...
  • Page 17: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive Fast Charging charger that came with your phone. This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that have Adaptive Fast Charging. 1. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Port on the bottom of the phone. 2.
  • Page 18: Complete The Setup

     Samsung Account: Your Samsung Account is used for access to GALAXY Apps and services. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or sign up for a new Samsung Account. 2. Tap Finish to complete setup.
  • Page 19: Set Up Voicemail

    Set Up Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Note: Voicemail Password –...
  • Page 20: Manage Your Account

    account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com/mysprint. 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 21: Sprint Support Services

    Note: For additional account information, you can access Sprint Zone from your phone. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Sprint Zone. Sprint Support Services Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance from your Sprint phone.
  • Page 22: 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 23 ● Home Key/Finger Scanner: Returns to the Home screen. The Home Key can also act as a fingerprint scanner for security (unlock) and other applications.. ● Infrared Transmitter: Controls other devices, such as a TV. ● LED Indicator: Glows or blinks in different colors to show status when the screen is turned off. The LED glows red when charging, and blinks red when the battery is low;...
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26 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 27 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 28: 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 show you options to customize Home screens, or tap a thumbnail to go straight to another screen.
  • Page 29: Your Home Screen

    Your Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your Home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. The Home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
  • Page 30 Move a Shortcut Move a shortcut to another Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. 2. Drag the icon to a different location, and then release it. Remove a Shortcut Remove a shortcut from the Home screen. 1.
  • Page 31 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 bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. 1.
  • Page 32: Extended Home Screens

    Configure Home screen Settings Choose options for the Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, 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: ...
  • 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 Icon Description Battery is charging Battery is fully charged Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call New email New Gmail New message New voicemail New Hangouts message New Sprint Zone message Event USB connection App update(s) available App update(s) successful Downloading Keyboard active (choose input method) Phone Basics...
  • Page 35: Notification Panel

    Icon Description Screen lock setup needed Attention needed: System error or alert More notifications available: See Notification Panel Determining location. Note: Additional notification icons may appear. All notifications may be accessed through the Notification Panel. Notification Panel The Notification Panel displays details about your phone’s status, and it provides easy access to common settings and features.
  • Page 36: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings Use Quick settings from the Notification Panel to control popular settings. 1. Slide the Status bar down from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel. 2. Tap an option to turn it on or off, or touch and hold an option to display its settings. You can swipe your finger across the quick settings, to see all available features.
  • Page 37: Air Command

    Removing S Pen from Your Phone S Pen is stored in your phone to keep it protected and easy to locate. ■ Slide S Pen from your phone using the notch on the end of the S Pen. Air Command Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently-used applications or perform actions.
  • Page 38: Action Memo

    ■ To launch the Air command menu, remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and then press the S Pen button once.  Action memo: Launch a memo and link it to actions. Action memos are saved in the S Note app.
  • Page 39: Smart Select

    Smart Select Smart select provides a capture tool to select content on a screen and add it to your Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts. To use the Smart select tool: 1. Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once.
  • Page 40: Image Clip

    Image Clip Outline and crop images from the screen, in any shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped content, or personalize it with your handwriting. To use Image clip: 1. Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once.
  • Page 41: Screen Write

    Screen Write Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and then write notes on the screen shot. To use Screen write: ■ Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once.
  • Page 42: Screen View Options

    Screen View Options Your Galaxy Note 4 lets you use additional motions and gestures, along with features such as Multi Window, to maximize your productivity and enjoyment. Motions and Gestures Control your phone by making specific gestures with your hand above the phone’s screen.
  • Page 43: Display Multi Window

    Display Multi Window After you turn Multi window on in Settings, the Multi window tray displays briefly, before automatically hiding. ■ To display the Multi window tray, touch and hold Back. Work with Multi Window After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run two apps at the same time. The apps display together on a split screen.
  • Page 44 1. Touch and hold Back to display the tray, and then drag two apps off the Multi window tray. 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 position.
  • Page 45: Enter Text

    Your phone offers several text input methods. ● Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by tapping 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 46: Google Voice Typing

    Google voice typing. Samsung Keyboard With Samsung Keyboard, it's easy to enter text, symbols, and numbers. Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel, and then tap Choose input method >...
  • Page 47: Swype

     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 ■ From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 48: Tips For Editing Text

    Configure Swype ■ From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input, and then tap beside Swype. – or – From the Swype keyboard, touch and hold Note: For more information about Swype settings, see Swype Settings. Tips for Editing Text These tips allow you to cut or copy selected text and paste it into a separate selected area.
  • Page 49: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling 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 screen. 1.
  • Page 50: Call A Number In A Text Message

    Call a Number in a Text Message While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. For more information, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages.
  • Page 51: Receive Phone Calls

    Receive Phone Calls When you receive a call, you can accept the call, or reject the call to send it to voicemail. You can also reject a call with a message, to send a text message to the caller. Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail. Answer an Incoming Call When you receive a phone call from a number stored in Contacts, the contact’s information displays on the screen.
  • Page 52: Phone Call Options

    Phone Call Options The Phone app provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience. Dialing Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. While dialing a call, tap More options for dialing options: ...
  • Page 53: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting When you’re on a call, your phone notifies you by displaying the call information on the screen, and vibrating, if you’ve set up vibration for incoming calls. Respond to an Incoming Call While You’re On a Call ■ Slide to the right.
  • Page 54: In-Call Options

    Deactivate Call Forwarding 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap 3. Tap . A tone plays to confirm the deactivation of Call Forwarding. In-Call Options While you’re on a call, you can use options to find information or multitask during the call. ●...
  • Page 55: Voicemail

    ● Mute: Control whether the other party can hear your side of the call. ● Bluetooth: Connect to a Bluetooth device (not included), or disconnect from a device. ● More options for more options:  Contacts: Launch Contacts.  Action Memo: Launches Memo to create a memo during a call. ...
  • Page 56: Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages

    Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone (using either traditional voicemail or Visual Voicemail), or from any other touch-tone phone. Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2.
  • Page 57: Visual Voicemail

    Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can find exactly the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first. This new feature periodically goes out to your voicemail, and gathers the caller information from all of the current voicemails.
  • Page 58: Listen To Multiple Voicemail Messages

    Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages When you are done listening to a voicemail message you can easily access other voicemail messages without returning to the main voicemail screen. You can navigate through voicemail messages as frequently as you'd like. You can even move to the next or previous message before you're finished listening to the current one.
  • Page 59: Configure Visual Voicemail Settings

    Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap > Settings. Select an option to change its settings. Note: Voicemail settings can also be accessed in Settings. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 60: Logs

    Logs The Logs tab of the Phone app lists all missed, dialed, received, and rejected calls. View Logs From Logs, you manage the list of recent calls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Logs tab. 2. While viewing the list of calls, you can use these options: ...
  • Page 61: Access Call Settings

    Send a Number from Logs You can send a number from a call record in a text message. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Logs tab. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap More options > Send number. 3.
  • Page 62: Contacts

    Google contacts are synchronized between your phone and a Google Account you 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. ●...
  • Page 63: Contacts Settings

    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 a Home screen, tap Contacts > More options > Settings.
  • Page 64: Save A Phone Number

     Tap Ringtone to choose a ringtone to play for calls from the contact.  Tap Add another field to add new fields for the contact. 3. Tap Save to save the new contact. Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad. 1.
  • Page 65: Assign A Picture To A Contact

    Assign a Picture to a Contact Adding a picture to a contact entry creates a more personal and easily recognized entry. For example, when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the associated picture will display. You can assign a picture from Gallery, or take a new picture with Camera.
  • Page 66: Delete Contacts

    Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple contacts to delete. Delete a Contact 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More options > Delete > Delete. Delete Multiple Contacts 1.
  • Page 67: Favorites

    Remove Speed Dials 1. From a Home screen, 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 a Home screen, tap Phone.
  • Page 68: Groups

    Create a Shortcut to a Favorite You can create a shortcut to a favorite, to access their information directly from the Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Favorites, and then touch and hold a contact to select it. 3.
  • Page 69 Add Contacts to a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Add, and then tap the contact(s) you want to add. 4. Tap Done. 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.
  • Page 70: Share Contacts

    5. Continue to choose an email account, or Gmail, and then enter your email and send it. For more information, see Compose and Send Email. Share Contacts You can quickly share contacts via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messages, or Wi-Fi Direct, or send them to print.
  • Page 71: Import And Export Contacts

     Wi-Fi Direct: Transfer the contact via a peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connection. For more information, Wi-Fi Direct Settings. Import and Export Contacts You can import or export contacts from the device’s memory (USB storage), or from an optional, installed memory card (SD card, not included). You might have contacts stored in device memory or on a memory card if you are moving from an old device, or if you received them via Bluetooth from another device.
  • Page 72: Accounts And Messaging

    Accounts and Messaging 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 Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a free Google Account.
  • Page 73: Send A Gmail Message

     If you have more than one Google Account set up on your phone, tap the menu at the top of the screen to choose an account to view. Send a Gmail Message Send and receive Gmail from your phone. 1.
  • Page 74: Samsung Account

    Samsung Account Create a Samsung account for access GALAXY Apps and much more. When you sign in to your Samsung account on your phone, you can access Samsung-specific content and features. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
  • Page 75: 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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Manage accounts. 3.
  • Page 76: Compose And Send Email

    Note: You can also add email accounts from the Email app. Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. 1.
  • Page 77: 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 a Home screen, 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 78: Edit Email Settings

    Delete Multiple Email Messages 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Select, and tap the check boxes beside messages you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete. – or – Touch and hold on a message you want to delete, and then tap check boxes for additional messages to delete.
  • Page 79: Text And Multimedia Messaging

    Text and Multimedia Messaging With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive text messages between your phone and another device that supports messaging. Multimedia messages, (MMS), can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact namecards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar). See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging.
  • Page 80: Save And Resume A Draft Message

    Save and Resume a Draft Message If you press Back while composing a text or multimedia message, or leave the Messages screen, the message is automatically saved as a draft. To resume composing a Draft message: 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages.
  • Page 81 View Multimedia Messages (MMS) 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. 2. From the message list, tap a message to display it. 3. While the message is open, tap the play icon (on a video or audio file) to play back the file or tap an image to view a picture.
  • Page 82: Delete A Message

    Delete Multiple Conversations 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. 2. Tap More options > Select. 3. Select the conversations you want to delete, and then tap Delete > Delete. Note: Locked messages will not be deleted, unless you select the Include protected messages check box before confirming the deletion.
  • Page 83: Social Networking Accounts

    Social Networking Accounts Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts. Post updates on Facebook and Twitter, review your LinkedIn contacts, see what everyone’s talking about on YouTube, and more. Facebook Post updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with on-the-go Facebook access.
  • Page 84: Google

    Note: It is not necessary to sign in to YouTube to view content. However, if you wish to sign in to access additional options, tap More options > Sign in. Select an account (if available) or create a new account. (Even if you sign in to YouTube via the Web, you must separately sign in via your phone.) Google+ Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier.
  • Page 85: 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. 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 86: 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 87: Play Books

    Play Books Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier. With Google Play Books, you can shop the world's largest selection of eBooks and read them anywhere you like. ■ From a Home screen, tap Apps > Play Books. Play Games Google Play Games is the easiest way for you to discover new games, track achievements and scores, and play with friends around the world.
  • Page 88: Milk

    Milk Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk Music is a radio service that gives you more of the music you love, curated by top DJs and industry pros and all for free. ■ From a Home screen, tap Apps > Milk. Music The Music app plays music files.
  • Page 89: Use Playlists

    Use Playlists Create playlists to group songs, so you can listen to them together. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap the Playlists tab, and then use these options:  Tap an existing playlist to play its songs. While playing, tap More options for playlist options.
  • Page 90 Share Music You can share music with other nearby devices. Note: Your phone and the other device must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and the other device must have its Nearby devices feature turned on. For more information, For more information, see Nearby Devices Settings.
  • Page 91: Sprint Music Plus

    Sprint Music Plus With Sprint Music Plus and the Music Store, Ringtone Store, and Ringback Tone Store, you can purchase, download, and play music, ringtones, and ringback tones for your phone. Access Sprint Music Plus 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 92: Nextradio

    NextRadio NextRadio is an FM tuner application that receives FM radio broadcasts in your local area. NextRadio also provides a data service for radio broadcasters to share information about their station and their broadcast content so that listeners can receive real-time updates as they listen. ■...
  • Page 93: Scout

    Scout ™ by Telenav is a daily personal navigator that helps you get where you’re going. It lets you see and Scout hear turn-by-turn directions and it can provide important, personalized information about traffic and alternate routes. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 94: Amazon

    Note: The first time you access a channel that requires a subscription, you will be prompted to purchase access. Tap Subscribe to purchase access, or tap Preview to see a preview of the selected channel. Amazon Shop at Amazon.com from your phone. 1.
  • Page 95: Nba Game Time

    NBA Game Time The award-winning NBA Game Time is the official app to follow the NBA wherever you are. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > NBA Game Time. 2. Follow the prompts to update the app and customize your experience with favorite teams and more.
  • Page 96: 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 97 Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. From a Home screen, 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 98: 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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. Note: The first time you launch Internet, you may be prompted to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number to access the SprintWeb home page.
  • Page 99: Your User Name

    When your phone is connected to the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network, the Sprint Spark icon appears in the status bar. Note: The Sprint Spark network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to it. Your User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com”.
  • Page 100: Turn Hotspot On Or Off

    Turn Hotspot On or Off To conserve battery life, turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you’re finished. You can control Hotspot from Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot and Tethering. 2.
  • Page 101: 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 102: Connect To A Vpn

     Show advanced options: • DNS search domains • DNS servers • Forwarding routes Tap Save to save the VPN settings. Connect to a VPN Connect to a VPN that’s already set up on your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 103: Pictures And Video

    Pictures and Video Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Make your selfies better than ever with a class-leading 3.7MP front-facing camera featuring Wide Angle Selfie Mode that gets more friends and fun in frame. Capture special moments on a crisp, clear 16MP camera and a full suite of advanced editing functions.
  • Page 104: 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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.
  • Page 105: 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 a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 106: 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 107  Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit more people into your pictures.  Manage Modes: Select which camera modes you wish to use, delete ones you don’t, and arrange them any way you like.  Download: Browse and download additional modes to use with Camera. Read and accept the terms, and then browse for new modes.
  • Page 108: Gallery

     Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for email, or Fast motion mode.  Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.  Review pics/videos: Set to show photos or videos after taking them.  Save as flipped: Save the self-portrait or self-recording as a reversed (or ‘mirrored’) image.
  • Page 109 album names. If you have downloaded any photos and videos, these will be placed in the All downloads album. Note: Tap More > Help to learn about Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select an album or tap a thumbnail to view the picture or video. 3.
  • Page 110: View Photos And Videos

    View Photos and Videos Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen. View Photos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a thumbnail to view the picture. While viewing a picture full-screen you can use these options: ...
  • Page 111: View Videos

    View Videos Note: If no icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a video to select it. When the video is displayed full-screen, you can use these options: ...
  • Page 112: Share Photos And Videos

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3. Tap More options > Crop.  To adjust the crop box size, touch and drag the edges of the box. ...
  • Page 113: Send Photos Or Videos Using Bluetooth

    4. Tap the screen and then tap Share via > Messages. 5. Address and compose your message and then tap Send. Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s device or your computer using Bluetooth.
  • Page 114: Video

    5. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 6. Tap Upload. Video 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 a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 115: 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 116: 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 117: Unpair From A Bluetooth Device

    Unpair from a Bluetooth Device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the device again, you will need to pair with it again. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >...
  • Page 118: Receive Information Using Bluetooth

    3. If you are prompted to turn on Bluetooth, tap Yes. 4. Tap the name of the receiving device.  If prompted, accept the connection on the receiving device, and enter the same passcode on both your phone and the other device or confirm the auto-generated passcode. 5.
  • Page 119: 1Weather

    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 Account.
  • Page 120: Event Alerts

     Select a Start and End date and time for the event by tapping the corresponding fields, and adjusting the month, day, and year. Tap the All day field to set this as an all-day event. If set as an all-day event, the time fields are removed. 5.
  • Page 121: View Events

    3. Tap an option:  Set snooze duration to set the length of time to allow before you are reminded of the event. Choose from: 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or 30 minutes.  Snooze to be reminded of the event at a future time. ...
  • Page 122: Week View

    Week View Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. When in Week view: ● You can touch and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time. ● Tap an event to view its details. ●...
  • Page 123: Calculator

    Calculator Use the Calculator app to perform mathematical calculations. Note: Rotate the phone to switch to a scientific calculator with advanced calculator functions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Tap the keypad to enter your equation. To clear the results: ■...
  • Page 124: Create An Alarm

    Create an Alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified for the alarm. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock, and then tap the Alarm tab. 2.
  • Page 125: Dropbox

    Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your phone automatically syncs with the Web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed. ■ From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 126: Share Flipboard Briefing Articles

    Share Flipboard Briefing Articles You can share articles from Flipboard Briefing using Messages, Email, Bluetooth, and more. 1. From a Home screen, scroll to the left until Flipboard Briefing displays. 2. Tap the article you want to share. 3. Tap Share via and select a sharing method. Flipboard Briefing Settings 1.
  • Page 127: Google Search

    Google Search Use Google Search to search the Internet. ■ From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google. Hancom Office 2014 Hancom Office 2014 includes a word processor program (Hanword), a spreadsheet program (Hancell), and a presentation program (Hanshow). In addition to opening, editing, and saving MS Office documents, Hancom Office 2014 supports standard ODF files and quick and easy conversion to the PDF file format.
  • Page 128: S Health

    Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next.  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 129  Coach: Coach by Cigna provides general information and features designed to help you to manage your overall well-being.  Partner apps: Manage additional S health-compatible apps you install here. Note: Tap More > Help for more detailed information. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 130: S Note

    The S Note app helps you create, edit, and manage all the notes on your phone. Sign in to your Samsung account to access your notes in S Note from any device. With S Note, create content by typing, writing, drawing, and even recording voice, video, or taking pictures.
  • Page 131: S Voice

    Note Tools When creating or editing a note in S Note, some helpful modes and tools are provided. Note: The available tools are different for Action Memos. ● Handwriting mode: Write or draw freehand with the S Pen. Tap the Pen icon once to select Handwriting mode.
  • Page 132: Scrapbook

    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 a Home screen, tap Apps > S Voice > More options > Settings. For details about S Voice settings, see S Voice Settings.
  • Page 133: Sprint Familywall

    6. Change the Title, Text, Drawing memo, or Tags as desired. When finished, tap Save. Edit a Category 1. Tap the Menu button in the top left corner. Categories and tags are listed in the menu, along with the number of content files contained. 2.
  • Page 134: Customize Your Smart Remote

    Customize Your Smart Remote Set up your phone to control your TV, Set-top box, DVR, Stereos, and other electronic devices. Note: Your TV or other device must be turned off to customize Smart Remote. Set Up Your Smart Remote to Control Your TV 1.
  • Page 135: Use Your Smart Remote To Control Your Tv

    Use Your Smart Remote to Control Your TV After customizing Smart Remote, you can use it to control your TV. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Smart Remote. 2. From the Smart Remote screen, tap Universal Remote Control for options: ...
  • Page 136 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 Repeat.
  • Page 137: Voice Recorder Options

    Voice Recorder Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap List to view a list of recordings. While viewing the list, you can use these options:  Search: Enter keywords to search for a recording. ...
  • Page 138: Voice Search

    Voice Search Use Google Voice Search to search the Web by speaking commands. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Search. 2. When the Google Voice Search screen displays, say “OK Google” or tap the microphone icon, and then speak your command. 3.
  • Page 139: 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. Important: You can damage a microSD card by improper installation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it.
  • Page 140: View Microsd Card Memory

    View microSD Card Memory Use the following procedure to view memory usage information for an optional installed microSD card (not included). ■ From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage. (The total and available memory space will be displayed.) Format a microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card.
  • Page 141: 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, Google Play Music, or Sprint Music Plus, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the Music folder.
  • Page 142: Update Your Phone

    Update Your Phone 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 143: 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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System Update. 2. Select an option:  Update now: Check for software updates, and install them, if desired. ...
  • Page 144: 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 phone and destination from sprint.com/traveltips. Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Before using your phone in global roaming mode, you must activate Sprint Worldwide service.
  • Page 145: Set Network Mode Options

    Set Network Mode Options In order to roam internationally on different types of network technology (CDMA/LTE and GSM/UMTS), you may need to set your phone’s network mode to allow use of a specific technology. Once set, 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 or GSM/UMTS network when you travel.
  • Page 146: Sprint International Voicemail Service

    3. Tap to insert the US country code, and then enter the area code and number. 4. Tap to place the call. Sprint International Voicemail Service Your Sprint voicemail will follow you as you travel. All of your unanswered calls will be forwarded to your Sprint voicemail.
  • Page 147: International Voicemail Troubleshooting

    Retrieve Voicemail Messages The voicemail retrieval process while travelling is the same as on the Sprint Network; however, you will be required to enter your voicemail password. To retrieve your voicemail messages: 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Contacts tab, tap the voicemail entry and then tap the number to call it.
  • Page 148: Access Email And Data Services On Internationally On Cdma Networks

    To select a GSM data service carrier for a specific country: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > More networks > Mobile networks. 2. Ensure the Mobile data check box is selected. 3. Tap Network mode, and then change the preferred network mode to Automatic. Access Email and Data Services on Internationally on CDMA Networks If data service is available on a CDMA network, then you only need to set the phone to CDMA, you will...
  • Page 149 Status Messages Message Description System Busy. Try Later The system is experiencing heavy traffic. Please try again later. This service cannot be enabled because an incompatible Service Conflict service has already been turned on. An error occurred. Note the error code and try again. Please Try Again A fault was detected with your phone.
  • Page 150: 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 151 From a landline phone when outside the United States: Sprint Worldwide Customer Support can be reached from a landline phone at 1-817-698-4199. Access or connection fees may apply. The toll free numbers below can also be used to contact Sprint Worldwide Customer Support in the following countries: Country From Landline Phone...
  • Page 152: Settings

    Settings Configure your phone to your preferences. Using Settings Use Settings to configure your phone to your preferences. Access Settings You can access Settings in a variety of ways. ■ From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. – or – From a Home screen, touch and hold on the Status bar, and then drag down to display the Notification Panel.
  • Page 153: Wi-Fi Calling

    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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 154: Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

    Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3. Tap More options > Advanced to configure these settings: ...
  • Page 155: Wi-Fi Direct Settings

    Wi-Fi Direct Settings Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. For example, your phone can use Wi-Fi Direct to share photos, contacts and other content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices. 1.
  • Page 156: Hotspot And Tethering Settings

    4. Tap More options for more settings:  Visibility timeout: Set the length of time your phone is visible to other devices when you turn on visibility.  Received files: View files transferred to your phone via Bluetooth.  Rename device: Change the name your phone uses to identify itself when you make your phone visible to other Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 157: Configure Hotspot

    Configure Hotspot Set up Hotspot to your preferences. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot and Tethering. 2. Tap Hotspot > More options to set these options:  Configure hotspot: • Network SSID: View and change the name of your mobile hotspot. •...
  • Page 158: Allowed Devices

    • 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. Allowed Devices Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed devices list.
  • Page 159: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode When you turn on Airplane mode, your phone disconnects from all networks, meaning you cannot use make calls, send or receive messages, or access the Internet. It also turns off other connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your phone, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications.
  • Page 160: Location Settings

    3. Tap More options for other options:  Data roaming: When enabled, your phone 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. ...
  • Page 161: Nfc And Sharing Settings

    3. After you turn Location on, you can configure settings:  Mode: Choose the method your phone uses to determine your location. • High accuracy: When enabled, your phone uses GPS information, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks to estimate your location. •...
  • Page 162: S Beam Settings

    Turn Android Beam On or Off Turn on NFC and Android Beam so that beaming is available from the apps on your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap NFC and sharing > NFC, and then tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on. 3.
  • Page 163: Nearby Devices Settings

    Nearby Devices Settings Share files with devices over Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile hotspot. To use Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the devices you wish to share with. From an app, look for the Nearby devices sharing options. Note: Use care when enabling file sharing.
  • Page 164: Printing Settings

    Printing Settings You can print from your phone, via Wi-Fi, to an optional compatible printer (not included). Your phone and the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Turn Print Services On or Off Before you can print from your phone, a print service must be turned on. The print service communicates with the printer when you select something to print.
  • Page 165: Screen Mirroring Settings

    Configure Print Settings Choose options for printing from your phone. Note: Below settings are examples only. Available settings will differ depending on the type of print service and printer you are using. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
  • Page 166: More Networks Settings

    More Networks Settings More networks settings provide additional options for configuring connections between your phone and the network or to other devices. Default Messaging App Settings If you have multiple messaging apps installed on your phone, you can choose the app your phone uses for messaging.
  • Page 167: Vpn Settings

    VPN Settings Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Note: VPN settings include storage of login credentials on your phone. You must configure a screen unlock PIN or password before setting up a VPN. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 168: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Configure the sounds and vibrations your phone plays, for incoming calls, notifications, screen touches, connections, and other options. Sound Mode You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you’ve made. Note: Sound modes are also available from the Device options menu. Press and hold the Power/Lock key, and then choose Mute, Vibrate, or Sound from the Device options.
  • Page 169: Vibration Intensity

    Vibration Intensity Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones, notifications, and feedback for your screen touches, also known as haptic feedback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sound > Vibration intensity to set vibrations. Drag the sliders to set the vibration intensity for: ...
  • Page 170: Notifications

    Notifications Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sound > Notifications, and then tap a sound to play a sample and select the sound. 3.
  • Page 171: Haptic Feedback

    Alert: A tone plays during emergency calls.  Vibrate: A vibration plays during emergency calls. Samsung Keyboard Sound Settings You can choose whether sounds and vibrations play when you tap keys on the Samsung Keyboard while entering text. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 172: Display And Wallpaper Settings

    Display and Wallpaper Settings Configure settings for your phone’s display and wallpaper. Brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, or to your personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 173: One-Handed Operation

    One-Handed Operation Configure the phone for use with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display and wallpaper > One-handed operation for options:  Reduce screen size: Adjust the screen size and layout for easy controlling of the phone with one hand.
  • Page 174: Screen Mode

    Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can choose to have the phone automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed, and other criteria such as battery level. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 175: Led Indicator Settings

     Tap Preview to see a demonstration of Daydream.  Tap Select when to daydream to set your phone to daydream when it is docked or charging. LED Indicator Settings The LED indicator on the front of the phone displays when the phone is locked, to notify you of status changes and events.
  • Page 176: 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 177: Set A Pattern Screen Lock

    Camera is the only app you can access with this method; you’ll need to enter your screen unlock to unlock the screen.  Action memo on lock screen: Open an Action Memo when you double tap the lock screen while pressing the S pen button. ...
  • Page 178: Set A Pin Screen Lock

     Make pattern visible: When enabled, your pattern will display on the screen briefly as you draw it.  Vibration feedback: When enabled, your phone will vibrate if you draw the incorrect pattern.  Lock automatically: Choose whether the screen will lock automatically immediately after the screen turns off (dims), or choose a time interval to delay locking.
  • Page 179: Set A Password Screen Lock

     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 180: Set A Fingerprint Screen Lock

    Set a Fingerprint Screen Lock With a Fingerprint screen lock, you swipe your finger over the Home key. Note: Before using the Fingerprint screen lock option, you will need to register your fingerprint on your phone. See Finger Scanner. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 181: 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 182: S Pen Settings

    S Pen Settings Configure options and settings for the S Pen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > S Pen. 2. Configure any of the following settings:  Air command: While hovering the pen over the screen, press the S Pen button. The Air command menu will appear, giving you quick access to Action memo, Smart select, Image clip, and Screen write.
  • Page 183: Motions And Gestures Settings

    Accounts Settings When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google or Samsung accounts, and your email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your phone and the account. Types of information you can synchronize include contacts, pictures, videos, and other types of files.
  • Page 184: Cloud Settings

    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 185: Easy Mode Settings

    Factory Data Reset When you perform a Factory data reset, all your personal information is erased from the phone, and all settings are returned to the factory defaults. All data will be erased, and cannot be recovered. A factory data reset also erases the key for decrypting files stored on an optional installed memory card, so files on the card cannot be used after the reset.
  • Page 186: Configure Vision Accessibility Settings

    Your phone offers features to make using the phone easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use Accessibility settings to configure these features. Configure Vision Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to assist users who are blind or low-vision. 1.
  • Page 187: Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings

     Samsung subtitles (CC): 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.  Google subtitles (CC): 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.
  • Page 188: Configure Dexterity And Interaction Settings

    Configure Dexterity and Interaction Settings Your phone offers many features to improve accessibility related to the way you interact with touch and movement. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction to configure options: ...
  • Page 189: Configure Other Accessibility Settings

    Configure Other Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to improve phone accessibility. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility to configure options:  Direct access: When turned on, you can access common accessibility settings from any screen by pressing the Home Key rapidly 3 times in a row.
  • Page 190: Blocking Mode Settings

    Blocking Mode Settings When Blocking mode is turned on, notifications for selected features are blocked, and you only receive the notifications you choose. You can choose to block notifications by feature or contact, and choose blocking all the time, or during a specific time period. 1.
  • Page 191: Private Mode Settings

    Finger Scanner Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Register a Fingerprint You can register up to 3 fingerprints. A password will also set up as an alternative to your fingerprint.
  • Page 192: Language And Input Settings

     Web sign-in: Sign-in to websites that can remember your password using your fingerprints.  Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account.  Pay with PayPal: Make payments using via your PayPal account using your fingerprints.
  • Page 193: Samsung Keyboard Settings

    Samsung Keyboard Settings The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default, and you can choose options for using it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 194 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 195: Swype Settings

    Swype Settings Swype is a new way to enter text on touchscreens. Instead of tapping 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 196: Google Voice Typing Settings

    • Social integration: Log into your favorite social networking sites to use your entries there to update Swype. • Edit my dictionary: Modify words added to Swype. • Clear language data: Delete all the words you’ve added to the Swype dictionary. •...
  • Page 197: Handwriting Recognition

    Handwriting Recognition Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and Action Memo. You will be able to perform handwritten searches. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Language under Handwriting and Recognition, and select a language.
  • Page 198: Mouse/Trackpad Settings

    1. From a Home screen, 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: • Speech rate: Choose a rate for text readouts.
  • Page 199: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings 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. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 200: Accessories Settings

     Send help messages: Send a quick notice of your approximate location and visual/auditory surroundings to the mobile phone of the Emergency contact that you have created. Press the Power/Lock Key 3 times in a row to send an emergency message to your emergency contact: You should still make an emergency call to the appropriate authorities if needed.
  • Page 201: Storage Settings

    • Restrict performance: Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on, and then choose the types of performance to restrict. Features such as vibration, screen backlight, and key backlights consume power. • Grayscale mode: Tap the ON/OFF switch to switch from color screens to grayscale. ...
  • Page 202: Security Settings

    Security Settings Configure options for securing information on your phone. Device Administration Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your phone by device administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your phone is lost or stolen. Some features a device administrator might control include: ●...
  • Page 203: Encryption

    Encryption You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your phone. You can also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included). Encryption may take an hour or more to complete.
  • Page 204: 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 205: Help

    Help Learn about using your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Help, and then tap topics to display information. Activate This Device Connect to the network and activate your phone. If your phone is already activated, use this option to view information about your plan and usage.
  • Page 206: About Device Settings

    IP, MAC, and Bluetooth, and more. It also includes the phone number and username assigned to your phone.  Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, Samsung legal information, and a Privacy Alert. ...
  • Page 207: Application Manager Settings

    Application Manager Settings You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or GALAXY Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your phone. Use Application manager to manage applications on your phone. Warning: Because this phone can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these phones at their own risk.
  • Page 208: Application Settings

    Application Settings Configure settings for your phone’s applications. Calendar Settings Configure settings for your phone’s Calendar app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Calendar to configure these options:  First day of week: Choose a day to start each calendar week. ...
  • Page 209: Call Settings

    Call Settings Configure options for calling with your phone. Tip: You can also access Call settings from the Phone app. From a Home screen, tap Phone > More options > Settings > Call. Call Rejection Create and manage a list of phone numbers, to have your phone automatically reject calls you receive from those numbers.
  • Page 210: Answering And Ending Calls

    Answering and Ending Calls Manage settings for answering and ending calls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Call > Answering/ending calls to configure these options:  Answer calls by: • Pressing the Home key: When enabled, you can answer incoming calls by pressing the Home Key.
  • Page 211: Show Caller Information

    Show Caller Information When enabled, information about the caller’s recent social network activity, and the history of your communication with them, displays when you receive a call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Call > Show caller information to enable or disable the option. Call Alerts Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur for certain stages during calls.
  • Page 212  Outgoing call conditions: When the phone is paired with a Bluetooth headset, you can choose to make calls even when the phone is locked. Tap to choose Even when device locked, or Only when device unlocked. TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.
  • Page 213: Personalize Call Sound

    Personalize Call Sound Choose options for call audio, in cases where you might need the sound softer or clearer, or optimized for your right or left ear. Note: This option is can only be configured during a call. For more details, see In-call Options.
  • Page 214: International Dialing

    International Dialing When US dialing is enabled, it uses the International dialing code to replace “+”. US dialing must be disabled to access the International dialing code. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Call, and then tap the check box beside US dialing to disable the setting.
  • Page 215: Contacts Settings

    Contacts Settings Configure options for contacts stored on your phone. Tip: You can also access Contacts Settings from the Contacts app. From a Home screen, tap Contacts > More options > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
  • Page 216: 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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Email > More options > Settings. Edit General Email Preferences Configure general email preferences for all of your email accounts.
  • Page 217  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 218  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. •...
  • Page 219: Gallery Settings

    2. Tap Application settings > 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 220: Messages Settings

    Messages Settings The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications. Tip: You can also access Message settings from the Messages app. From a Home screen, tap Messages > More options >...
  • Page 221  Delete old messages: When turned on, your phone will automatically delete the oldest messages when the maximum number of messages is reached. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the setting on, and then set the maximum number of messages with the Text message limit and Multimedia message limit settings below.
  • Page 222: S Voice Settings

     Spam filter: When turned on, your phone blocks messages that may be spam, by filtering based on criteria you set. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the setting on, and then configure filters: • Add to spam numbers: Enter telephone numbers, to automatically flag messages from the numbers as spam, when Spam settings are enabled.
  • Page 223  Log in to Facebook: Log in to your Facebook account. If you have not already installed an optional Facebook app, follow the prompts to do so before logging in.  Sign in to Twitter: Log in to your Twitter account. If you have not already installed an optional Twitter app, follow the prompts to do so before logging in.
  • Page 224: Copyright Information

    ©2014 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2014 Samsung. Samsung, Galaxy, S Beam, Air View, and S Voice are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ©2014 Google. 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 225: Index

    Index 1Weather, 107 Camera, 10, 91 About Device Settings, 194 Charge the Battery, 5 Accessibility, 173 Chrome, 86 Settings, 173 Clock, 111 Accessories Settings, 188 Cloud Settings, 172 Account Contacts, 50 Manage, 8 Add, 51 Services, 9 Edit, 52 Account Passwords, 7 Groups, 56 Accounts, 60 import and export, 59...
  • Page 226 In-Call Options, 42 Navigation, 13 Infrared transmitter, 11 Phone calls International Data Roaming, 135 Using contacts, 37 Internet, 86 Phone Calls Internet Settings, 207 Dialing options, 40 Keyboard, 181, 183 Emergency numbers, 38 Samsung, 181 From email or Gmail, 38 Index...
  • Page 227 Tethering Settings, 146 S Voice Settings, 210 Text Editing, 36 Safety Assistance, 187 Text Entry, 33 Samsung Account, 62 Text Input Samsung Keyboard, 34, 181 Methods, 33 Scout, 81 Text Messaging, 67 Scrapbook, 120 Make call from, 38 Screen Text-to-Speech, 186...
  • Page 228 USB Charger/Accessory port, 11 Password, 8 Video, 102 Setup, 7 Videos visual, 45 Record, 92 Volume Key, 11 Visual Voicemail, 45 VPN, 89, 155 Listen to multiple messages, 46 Wallpaper Settings, 160 Options, 46 Web, 84 Voice Recorder, 123 Widget Voice Search, 126 adding, 19 Voice Typing, 33...

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