Page 1: User Guide
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Get Started ..............................Your Phone at a Glance ........................Set Up Your Phone ..........................Activate Your Phone ..........................Complete the Setup ..........................Set Up Voicemail ........................... Sprint Account Information and Help ....................Sprint Account Passwords ......................Manage Your Account ........................
Page 3 Status Bar ........................... Notification Panel ........................Enter Text ............................Text Input Methods ........................Google Voice Typing ........................Samsung Keyboard ........................Swype ............................Tips for Editing Text ........................Phone Calls ..............................Wi-Fi Calling ............................Make Phone Calls ..........................Call Using the Keypad ........................
Page 4 Sign In to Your Google Account ....................Access Gmail ..........................Send a Gmail Message ....................... Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..................Samsung Account ..........................Email ..............................Add an Email Account ......................... Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ................. Compose and Send Email ......................
Page 5 Manage Your Email Inbox ......................Access Email Settings ........................ Delete an Email Account ......................Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................Send a Text Message (SMS) ...................... Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ................... Save and Resume a Draft Message ................... New Messages Notification ......................
Page 6 Samsung/GALAXY Apps ........................Sprint Family Locator .......................... Sprint Fun & Games ..........................Sprint Zone ............................Sprint TV & Movies ..........................1Weather ............................. App Pass ............................. NASCAR Mobile ..........................NBA Game Time ..........................PEN.UP ............................... Web and Data ............................. Wi-Fi ..............................
Page 7 Gallery ............................... View Photos and Videos ......................Working with Photos ......................... Share Photos and Videos ......................Gallery Settings ......................... Google Photos ..........................Video Player ............................Tools and Calendar ........................... Action Memo ............................. App Spotlight ............................. Bluetooth ............................Turn Bluetooth On or Off ......................
Page 8 My Files ............................. My Magazine ............................. Polaris Office 5 ..........................S Health ............................S Note ............................... S Translator ............................S Voice .............................. Samsung Link ........................... Scrapbook ............................SketchBook for Galaxy ........................TripAdvisor ............................Voice Recorder ..........................Voice Search ............................. WatchON ............................
Page 9 Access Your Voicemail Internationally ..................International Data Roaming ......................Access Email and Data Services Internationally ..............Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service ..............Settings ..............................Using Settings ........................... Wi-Fi Calling Settings ........................Wi-Fi Settings ............................ Configure Wi-Fi Settings ......................Advanced Wi-Fi Settings ......................
Page 10 Lock Screen Settings ........................Screen Lock ..........................Set a Swipe Screen Lock ......................Set a Signature Screen Lock ....................Set a Pattern Screen Lock ......................Set a PIN Screen Lock ......................Set a Password Screen Lock ....................Wallpaper Settings ..........................Font ..............................
Page 11 Choose a Default Language ..................... Set a Default Input Method ....................... Samsung Keyboard Settings ....................Swype Settings ......................... Google Voice Typing Settings ....................Handwriting Recognition ......................Speech Settings ........................Mouse/Trackpad Settings ......................Voice Control ............................. Hands-free Mode Settings ........................ S Pen Settings ..........................
Page 12 Credential Storage ........................Advanced Settings ........................Activate This Device .......................... System Update Settings ........................About Device Settings ........................Copyright Information ..........................Index ................................
Page 13: Get Started
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service for the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features. Set Up Your Phone Before using your new phone, you must install and charge the battery.
Page 14: Charge The Battery
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone. ■ Install the battery. Using the slot on the upper left side of the battery cover, gently lift the cover off the phone.  Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the ...
Page 15: Activate Your Phone
Note: Your phone supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, and includes a USB 3.0 cable for higher data transfer speeds when connected to another USB 3.0 device. You can also use USB 2.0 cables (not included) to charge and connect your phone. Activate Your Phone Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated.
Page 16: Complete The Setup
Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Location and Communication  options. Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. You can sign in to  your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account.
Page 17: Set Up Voicemail
3. Tap FINISH to complete setup. You may see a series of informational or update screens. Follow the prompts to continue.  Note: During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and then tap I Agree to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi.
Page 18: Sprint Account Information And Help
Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help. Sprint Account Passwords As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Page 19: Sprint Support Services
From Your Sprint Phone 1. From home, tap Phone. 2. Do any of the following: to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or to get answers  to other questions. to make a payment.  to check minute usage and account balance. ...
Page 20: Phone Basics
Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout.
Page 21 ● Light Sensor: Detects the ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness when Automatic brightness is enabled, and when using the Camera. ● Front Camera: Allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself. ● Power/Lock Key: Lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, Emergency Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
Page 22: Turn Your Phone On And Off
Turn Your Phone On and Off Use the Power/Lock key to turn the phone on or off. Turn the Phone On ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock key. Turn the Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to display the Device options menu. 2.
Page 23: S Pen Overview
S Pen Overview Use S Pen and your device to create and collaborate. With S Pen, you can: ● Write directly into a Gmail message. ● Write directly on the calendar. ● Annotate documents (Word, Excel, PPT, PDF). ● Write a note on the back of a picture. ●...
Page 24: Access 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: Create memos and link actions to them. Action memos are saved in the ...
Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: Air View
S Pen Settings. Screen View Options Your Galaxy Note 3 lets you use additional motions and gestures, along with features such as Multi Window, to maximize your productivity and enjoyment. Motion Control Control your phone by making specific gestures with your hand above the phone’s screen or with natural movement of the phone.
Page 29 Air browse: Move between pictures, pages, or music tracks by moving your hand up and  down, or left and right, over the screen. Air call-accept: Answer incoming calls by waving your hand over the screen.  ● Air View: View useful information by hovering the S pen or a finger over the screen. Information preview: Hover over items to display information previews, extended text, or ...
Page 30: Multi Window
● Smart Screen: The Smart screen options allow you to customize your screen settings to make the screen more responsive and easier to use. Smart stay: Disables the screen timeout if your phone detects that your face is watching the ...
Page 31: Work With Multi Window
Work with Multi Window After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run two apps at the same time. You can launch apps from Multi window, or drag an app to the screen to run multiple apps at the same time. The apps display together on a split screen.
Page 32 Pop-Up Apps You can open Multi window apps as pop-up windows, which can float above other apps. You can also collapse apps into floating icons, allowing you great access to apps below them. Note: Certain apps, such as Contacts, can only be opened as pop-up apps. To turn a standard Multi window app into a pop-up app: 1.
Page 33: 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 34 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 35 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 36: Your Home Screen
Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Tip: Pinching any Home screen will show you options to customize Home screens, or tap a thumbnail to go straight to another screen.
Page 37: Customize Your Home Screen
Customize Your Home Screen You can customize your Home screen by adding shortcuts, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Create a Shortcut Use shortcuts to launch an app from the Home screen. 1. From home, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app icon, and then drag it to a Home screen and release it. Move a Shortcut Move a shortcut to another Home screen.
Page 38 Note: If there are already four primary shortcuts (plus Apps), the new shortcut will replace one of the existing shortcuts. Add a Widget Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works like as an onscreen application.
Page 39: Extended Home Screens
Configure Home Screen Settings Choose options for the Home screen. 1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Tap Home screen settings, and then configure, enable, or disable these options: Transition effect: Display a page-turning effect as you scroll through the Home screens.
Page 40: 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 41 Icon Description 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. Calendar Event alert. USB 2.0 or lower connection. USB 3.0 connection. App update(s) available. App update(s) successful.
Page 42: Notification Panel
Icon Description More notifications are 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 43: Enter Text
Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. ● Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text.
Page 44: Google Voice Typing
 additional options including Google Voice typing, S Pen writing entry, clipboard, settings, emojis, and keyboard layout. If you have more than one language selected in Samsung keyboard settings, you can swipe  your finger over to switch between languages.
Page 45: Swype
From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab > Language and input > Samsung keyboard. Note: For more information about Samsung keyboard settings, see Samsung Keyboard Settings. Swype Swype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word.
Page 46: Tips For Editing Text
Tips for Editing Text These tips allow you to cut or copy selected text and paste it into a separate selected area. In a text entry field, double-tap the text, and then drag the sliders to select the text. Tap an onscreen option from the Edit text toolbar.
Page 47: Phone Calls
Phone Calls The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up and manage contacts, and more. Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Calling uses Wi-Fi networks to help improve voice and data coverage. It sends and receives calls and text messages over a Wi-Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor cellular reception.
Page 48: Call From Contacts
Call from Contacts You can place calls directly from Contacts. Note: You can access Contacts directly from the Phone app. Tap Phone > Contacts tab at the top of the screen. 1. From home, tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact, and then tap –...
Page 49: Receive Phone Calls
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) Information This phone features GPS (Global Positioning System), which is used for E9-1-1 emergency location service, where available. When you place a call to 9-1-1, the GPS feature of your phone provides information about your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.
Page 50: Phone Call Options
Reject an Incoming Call with a Text Message You can reject an incoming call by sending a text message to the caller. 1. When your phone notifies you of an incoming call, drag Reject call with message toward the top of the screen. 2.
Page 51: Caller Id
Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller while the phone is ringing, by displaying the number of the incoming call. Block Caller ID You can block your Caller ID (visible to other when you make a call), before making a call. The blocking only lasts for that call, and then returns to regular Caller ID.
Page 52: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have Call Forwarding is activated. Note: You are charged a higher rate for forwarded calls. Activate Call Forwarding 1.
Page 53: Voicemail
● Add call: Display the keypad to dial another call. ● Keypad: Display the keypad, where you can enter numbers to use DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency). This can be useful if you need to enter an access code or other information while on a call.
Page 54: 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 home, tap Phone. 2. Touch and hold 3.
Page 55: 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 56: Visual Voicemail Options
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 are finished listening to the current one.
Page 57: Configure Visual Voicemail Settings
3. Tap a message to review it. The following options are available while listening to voicemail messages: Call: Dial the number the message came from.  Share: Send the message via Wi-Fi Direct, social accounts, and so on.  Delete: Delete selected messages. ...
Page 58: Edit The Display Name
Edit the Display Name From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages. This name or number identifies you to recipients of your voicemail messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail.
Page 59 Send a Message from Logs You can send a message to a number from a recent call record. 1. From home, tap Phone > Logs. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap to create a message to the number. Tip: You can also swipe across a call record from right to left to create a message.
Page 60: Access Call Settings
Access Call Settings You can access Call Settings in two ways. ● From the Phone app: From home, tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Call. ● From Settings: From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab > Call. For details about Call settings, see Call Settings.
Page 61: Contacts
Exchange Server or Microsoft Outlook account set up on your phone. ● Samsung account contacts are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account, if you have a Samsung account set up on your phone. ● Device contacts are stored locally on the phone.
Page 62: Add A Contact
Add a Contact You can add contacts directly from the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Add, and then tap contact fields to enter information. Choose a storage account for the contact.
Page 63: Edit A Contact
Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a picture, customize it with a unique ringtone, and more. Add or Edit Information for a Contact You can modify existing contact information to keep your information up-to-date. 1.
Page 64: Link Contacts
Link Contacts When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, phone, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Your phone’s Contacts application lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 65: Save A Business Card As A Contact
Save a Business Card as a Contact Take a picture of a business card and your phone recognizes the information to save the business card in Contacts, and create a new contact from the info on the business card. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 66: Favorites
Remove Speed Dials 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Menu > Speed dial, and then tap X beside the speed dials you want to remove. Make a Call with a Speed Dial 1. From home, tap Phone. 2.
Page 67: 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 home, tap Apps > Contacts > Favorites tab. 2. Touch and hold a contact, and then tap Add shortcut to Home screen. The new shortcut displays in an empty area of the Home screen.
Page 68 Send a Message to a Group You can send a message to members of a group, if the members have a telephone number stored in their contact record. A message to multiple recipients is treated as a group conversation. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 69: Share Contacts
4. Tap Group only to delete the group but not the members, or tap Group and members to remove the group and all members from your Contacts. 5. Tap OK to confirm. Share Contacts You can quickly share contacts via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messages, or Wi-Fi Direct, or you can add them to Dropbox or send them to print.
Page 70: Export And Import Contacts
Export and Import Contacts You can import or export contacts from the phone’s memory (USB storage), or from an optional, installed memory card (SD card, not included). You might have contacts stored in phone memory or on a memory card if you are moving from an old phone, or if you received them via Bluetooth from another device. Contacts you export are saved as name cards (.vcf), which can be imported into other apps or devices that support the name card format.
Page 71: Access Contacts Settings
Access Contacts Settings Choose options for contacts, including choosing how contacts display, importing and exporting contacts, and more. ■ From home, tap Contacts > Menu > Settings > Contacts for options: Import/Export contacts: You can import contacts from your phone’s internal memory, from ...
Page 72: Accounts And Messaging
Accounts and Messaging With your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Google Account Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play store, require a free Google Account. To use these applications, you must set up your Google Account on your phone.
Page 73: Access Gmail
Access Gmail After you set up your Google Account on your phone, you can access Gmail from your phone. 1. From home, tap Google folder > Gmail. 2. Do any of the following: Swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations. ...
Page 74: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Link, Group Play, and much more. When you sign in to your Samsung account on your phone, you can access Samsung-specific content and features. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 75: Email
Email Use the Email application to send and receive 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. Note: If your phone does not recognize the type of account you want to set up, you may need to consult the account administrator for some information, such as incoming and outgoing server settings, before you set up the account.
Page 76: Add A Microsoft Exchange Activesync Account
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account You can set up your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone, to sync your email, Contacts, and Task information between your phone and account. Note: Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account, contact your company’s Exchange Server administrator for information you will need while setting up the account.
Page 77: Compose And Send Email
Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email.
Page 78: Manage Your Email Inbox
Manage Your Email Inbox The following procedures allow you to view, refresh, sort, and delete your email messages. View Your Email Inbox 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. If you have multiple accounts set up on your phone, tap the toolbar at the top of the screen and then choose one from the menu.
Page 79: Access Email Settings
Delete Multiple Email Messages 1. From home, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap Menu > Select, and tap each message you want to delete. – or – Touch and hold on a message you want to delete, and then tap additional messages to delete. 3.
Page 80 • Email notifications: When enabled, notifications for new emails display in the Status Bar. When disabled, you can control notifications for each of your email accounts individually in the account’s settings. • Notification sound: Choose a ringtone to use for notifications for new email from priority senders.
Page 81: Delete An Email Account
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 password set on your account. ...
Page 82: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)
3. Tap Enter recipients, 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. Tap a match to add it to the message. To add recipients from Contacts, tap Contacts, select the contact(s) you want to include, ...
Page 83: Save And Resume A Draft Message
My location: Attach a map showing your location.  Maps: Attach a map.  Contacts: Add a contact entry (name card) to the message.  6. Review your message and tap Send. Save and Resume a Draft Message If you tap Back while composing a text or multimedia message, or leave the Messages screen, the message is automatically saved as a draft.
Page 84 If a message contains a link to a Web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the Web browser. If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts.
Page 85: Messages Settings
Delete Multiple Conversations 1. From home, tap Messages. 2. Tap Menu > Delete. 3. Select the conversations you want to delete, and then tap DONE > DELETE. Note: Locked messages will not be deleted, unless you select the Include protected messages check box before confirming the deletion.
Page 86  Multimedia messages: • Group conversation: 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: Choose whether message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded when you display a multimedia message.
Page 87: Social Networking Accounts
• Emergency notification preview: Play a sample emergency alert tone. Tap Stop to cancel the playback. • Vibrate: Select vibration options for emergency message notifications. • Alert reminder Configure the reminder interval. Signature: When turned on, a text signature is included in all messages you send. Tap the ...
Page 88: Google
Sign In to Your Facebook Account from Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab > Accounts. 2. Tap Add account and follow the prompts to enter your Facebook account details and complete sign-in. 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 Hangouts 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 89: Messaging Plus
Messaging Plus Messaging Plus gives you the highest quality video calling, group chat, and sharing experience on mobile. Share your favorite photos, videos, and current location. ■ From home, tap Apps > Sprint Featured folder > Messaging+. The first time you access the app, you will be prompted to provide permissions. Follow the ...
Page 90: Apps And Entertainment
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Applications list. Note: Available apps and services are subject to change at any time. Google Play Store The Google Play store app is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your phone.
Page 91: Open An Installed App
Note: To use Group Play, all participants must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Group Play. The first time you access Group Play, you will be prompted to accept the Terms and ...
Page 92: Navigation Apps
Join a Group 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Group Play. 2. Tap JOIN GROUP. Your phone scans for nearby available groups. Your device can only detect groups on the same Wi-Fi network your phone is connected to.
Page 93: Scout
Enable Location To use Google Maps, enable your phone’s GPS location service and agree to share location information with Google. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Location. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the service on. To launch the Google Maps application: ■...
Page 94: 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 95: Use Playlists
to share music with nearby devices.  to display the song queue.  to add the current song to a playlist.  Use Playlists Create playlists to group songs, so you can listen to them together. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 96 Share Music You can share music with other nearby DLNA-compatible devices. Note: Your phone, and the other DLNA-compatible 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, see Nearby Devices Settings.
Page 97: Sprint Music Plus
• Smart volume: When enabled, Music automatically adjusts the volume of all songs to an equal level. • Voice control: Use voice commands to control the music player. 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.
Page 98: Google Play Books
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to preview or purchase the song. Tap at any time to display the Sprint Music Plus menu. Tip: For ringtones or ringback tones, tap Ringtone Store or Ringback Tone Store from the Sprint Music Plus main menu. Google Play Books Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier.
Page 99: Samsung/Galaxy Apps
Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy phone. Note: Your phone may only have Samsung Apps. Once you tap the icon to use the app store, you are prompted to update the app. Once updated, the Samsung Apps icon is replaced with the GALAXY Apps icon.
Page 100: 1Weather
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. Watch TV 1.
Page 101: Nascar Mobile
Share photos, comment on other creations, or just browse through the pages for something to add to your personal collection. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > PEN.UP. 2. Follow the prompts to sign up and sign in to the community. Apps and Entertainment...
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.
Page 103: Internet
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: Chrome
Chrome Use Chrome for Mobile to browse fast and sign in to bring your Chrome experience from your computer, anywhere you go. For more information, visit: google.com/chrome. ■ From home, tap Apps > Google folder > Chrome. Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Page 105: Your User Name
Your User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you are automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com”. (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint Network.
Page 106: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
Turn Hotspot On or Off To conserve battery life, turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you are finished. You can control Hotspot from Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Hotspot. 2.
Page 107: Add A Vpn
Set a Screen Lock Before setting up a VPN, you must set a screen lock to prevent access to your phone by unauthorized users. A PIN or password screen lock provides sufficient security to set up trusted credential storage. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 108: Connect To A Vpn
Add an Advanced IPsec VPN 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > More networks. 2. Tap More networks > VPN > Advanced IPsec VPN. 3. Tap Add VPN connection to configure options: VPN connection name: Enter the name of the VPN. ...
Page 109: Disconnect From A Vpn
Disconnect from a VPN The following describes how to disconnect from a VPN connection. 1. Slide the Status Bar down to open the Notification Panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it.
Page 110: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Open the Camera Follow the below procedure to access your phone’s camera. ■...
Page 111: Take A Picture
Effects Panel: Apply special effects when using the back camera.  Gallery: View your pictures or video in the Gallery App.  Take a Picture You can take pictures with your phone’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1.
Page 112: Review Pictures And Videos From The Camera
Tip: If Voice Control is active, you can begin recording by saying “Record video.” See Configure 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.
Page 113: Configure The Camera
Review and Edit a Video from the Camera 1. From home, tap Camera. 2. Record video, and then tap the Gallery thumbnail at the corner of the screen. 3. While reviewing a video, you can use these options: Share: Choose a method for sharing the video. ...
Page 114: Quick Settings
Animated photo: Create a picture containing selected moving objects by animating part of  the picture. Drama: Take multiple pictures of a moving subject and merge them into one dramatic picture.  Sound & shot: Enrich pictures by adding background sounds for a few minutes. ...
Page 115: Advanced Camera Settings
Advanced Camera Settings Use Advanced settings to configure default options for pictures and videos. 1. From home, tap Camera. 2. Tap Settings to configure options:  Photos: • Photo size: Choose the default size for pictures. • Burst shot: When on, you can take multiple pictures when you touch and hold the Capture button.
Page 116: Gallery
• Exposure value: Adjust the brightness of pictures. • Guidelines: When on, guidelines display on the screen to aid in composition. • Flash: Choose a flash setting. • Voice control: When on, you can take pictures or record videos by speaking commands. •...
Page 117: View Photos And Videos
Menu for options. Available options depend on which gallery screen you are  viewing, and may include: • Select album/Select item: Tap albums or items to select them. After selection, you can Menu again for options you can use with the selected items. •...
Page 118: View Videos
• Draw on image: Draw on the picture using the S Pen. • Signature: Add your signature to the picture. • Copy to clipboard: Save a copy of the picture to the clipboard so you can paste it into another app. •...
Page 119: Working With Photos
• Details: View information about the video. • Settings: Configure Gallery settings. Working with Photos You can touch and hold a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Photo To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures.
Page 120: Share Photos And Videos
Share Photos and Videos You can share and send pictures and videos from your phone using several different methods, including messaging, email, social media apps, Bluetooth, cloud storage, and so on. Send Photos and Videos by Email or Gmail You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file attachments in your email.
Page 121: Gallery Settings
In the next few steps, you will be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the receiving Bluetooth phone so the files can be sent. For more information, see Bluetooth. Share Photos and Videos on Google+ 1.
Page 122: Google Photos
Google folder > Apps Photos. Video Player Play videos stored on your phone, or from your other devices (you must sign in to your Samsung account to play videos synced from your other devices). 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Page 123: Tools And Calendar
Note: Action Memo is now part of S Note. See S Note for more information. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Action memo. 2. Tap to create a new Action memo. 3. While creating a memo, you can use these options (tap to display all the options): Pen color: Choose the color of the pen cursor.
Page 124: App Spotlight
S Note: Edit your Action memo with S Note.  Resize: Change the size of your Action Memo.  App Spotlight Explore recommended apps from the Google Play store. ■ From home, tap Apps > App Spotlight. 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 125: Reconnect A Headset Or Car Kit
5. When you see the name of the target device displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. Your phone then automatically tries to pair with the target device. 6. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target device. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the hands-free headset or car kit name in the Bluetooth devices section.
Page 126: Send Information Using Bluetooth
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the device again, you will need to pair with it again. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Bluetooth. 2.
Page 127: Receive Information Using Bluetooth
5. If prompted, accept the connection on the receiving phone, and enter the same passcode on both your phone and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode. 6. On the receiving device, accept the file. Receive Information Using Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs.
Page 128: Add An Event To The Calendar
My calendar: Calendar entries that are stored locally on the phone and not part of an  account. Samsung Calendar: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your  Samsung account. Google/Gmail: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Google ...
Page 129: Event Alerts And Reminders
Tap a sticker to add an sticker to the event.  Tap the Time zone to adjust the time zone.  7. Tap SAVE to store the new event and synchronize it with your selected account. Event Alerts and Reminders When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary.
Page 130 Day and Agenda Views ● Day view displays a list of the events of one day. ● Agenda view shows a list of events in chronological order. ● The color bars on the left side of the events indicate the type of calendar that includes the event. ●...
Page 131: Erase Events
Erase Events The following procedures show you how to erase your calendar events. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Open the calendar event details: In Agenda, Day, and Week views, tap the calendar event you want to delete. ...
Page 132: Calculator
Select alert type: Choose the type of notifications for calendar events. You can choose to be  notified with a sound, or by an icon in the Status Bar, or choose no notifications. Notification sound: Choose a sound for calendar event notifications. ...
Page 133: Downloads
Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to  alert you. Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play  for the alarm. Volume: Set the volume of an audible alarm. ...
Page 134: 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 home, tap Apps >...
Page 135: Kids Mode
KNOX gives you protection, privacy and productivity for your mobile business life. Use KNOX to gain secure access to your work email and business apps on your personal Samsung smartphone, along with the tools to remotely find, lock or wipe your device in the event of loss or theft.
Page 136: My Magazine
 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 137 Pedometer: Count the number of steps you take. Tap Start to start counting. You can pause  counting and then tap Start to begin again. If you signed in to your Samsung account, you can set goals, track your progress, and share your results.
Page 138: S Note
Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: ● You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55; ●...
Page 139 • Size of inserted image: Choose a size for images you insert into notes, relative to the original size of the image. • Location tag: When enabled, location information is stored in notes. • Writing sound: When enabled, a sound plays when you write on the screen with your finger or S Pen.
Page 140: S Translator
Easily translate words and phrases, either spoken or in text. ■ From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > S Translator. S Voice S Voice is a voice recognition application you can use to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone.
Page 141: Samsung Link
Both your device, and the devices that connect to your device, must be on the same Wi-Fi access point (AP). For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Samsung Link. 2. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account and learn about Samsung Link. Tools and Calendar...
Page 142 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: All content: Display all content categories.
Page 143: Scrapbook
Web link is saved with the content. ■ From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Scrapbook. Using the Smart Select and Image Clip Tools Use the S Pen to select content on the screen and adding it to your Scrapbook.
Page 144: Sketchbook For Galaxy
Edit a Category 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Scrapbook. 2. Tap the drop-down in the top left corner. Categories and tags are listed in the menu, along with the number of content files contained. 3. Tap a category to open it.
Page 145 Share a Voice Recording 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap List, and then touch and hold a recording to display options. 3. Tap Share via and follow the prompts to choose a method for sharing the file.
Page 146 Voice Recorder Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > 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 147: Voice Search
Choose your TV service and personalize your selections. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > WatchON. 2. Follow the prompts to configure the service: Find your TV service: Follow the prompts to select your country or region, enter your ...
Page 148: Customize Watchon
Note: Your TV or other device must be turned off to customize WatchON. Set Up WatchON to Control Your TV 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung folder > WatchON. 2. Tap Universal Remote Control > NEXT. 3. Turn off your TV and point the infrared transmitter on your phone at the TV.
Page 149: 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 150: Remove A Microsd Card
Remove a microSD Card Use the following procedure to remove an optional microSD card from your phone. Important: Before removing an optional installed microSD card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. For more information, see Unmount a microSD Card.
Page 151: Transfer Files Between Your Phone And A Computer
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files. For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your phone with the music player or Google Play Music, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the Music folder.
Page 152: System Updates
System Updates From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. Use System update options to update your phone’s internal software. Before Updating Your Firmware Updating your phone firmware will erase all user data from your phone. You must back up all critical information before updating your phone firmware.
Page 153 Update PRL: Download and the latest Preferred Roaming List (PRL), used by your phone to  access the network. Update Profile: Update the user profile related to your wireless service account. If you  choose to change your user name online, use this option to update the user name on your phone.
Page 154: Global Services
Global Services With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. For a country-specific travel guide, select your phone and destination from sprint.com/traveltips. Get Information for Sprint Worldwide Service View contact information for Sprint Worldwide.
Page 155: Activate Sprint Worldwide Service On Your Account
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Before using your phone in global roaming mode, you must activate Sprint Worldwide service. To activate Sprint Worldwide service: ■ Chat with or email an international support rep by visiting sprint.com/swwsupport. – or – ■...
Page 156: Enable Global Roaming Mode
Enable Global Roaming Mode Your phone is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service, meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA/LTE network or GSM/UMTS network when you travel. You may set global roaming options through the settings menu. You may also need to set your network mode options through the settings menu.
Page 157: Sprint International Voicemail Service
To use Plus Code Dialing to place an international call: 1. From home, tap Phone > Keypad tab to display the phone screen. 2. If you are on the GSM network, touch and hold to insert a “+” on the phone dial screen. (The “+”...
Page 158: Access Your Voicemail Internationally
Access Your Voicemail Internationally You will need to call your voicemail number to access your voicemail while roaming internationally. New Message Indicators Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally. ● A “Message Waiting” indicator icon or a text message is displayed when a voicemail message is received.
Page 159: Access Email And Data Services Internationally
Access Email and Data Services Internationally To access your email and browse the Web when traveling, you may need to manually select the carrier that provides Sprint service in your location. You can find a list of carriers for each country where GSM data service is offered at sprint.com/sww.
Page 160 ● If the issue is with data, were you able to place voice calls? ● If the issue is with voice service, were you able to access data? Please call the numbers below if you need assistance: While in the United States: Call 1-888-226-7212. While traveling outside the United States: ●...
Page 161: Settings
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Using Settings Use Settings to configure your phone to your preferences. Access Settings You can access Settings in a variety of ways. Settings are arranged on taps by category. 1.
Page 162: Wi-Fi Calling Settings
Wi-Fi Calling Settings Wi-Fi Calling uses Wi-Fi networks to help improve voice and data coverage. It sends and receives calls and text messages over a Wi-Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor cellular reception. 1.
Page 163: Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Tap Menu > Advanced to configure these settings: Network notification: When enabled, your phone alerts you when a new Wi-Fi network is ...
Page 164: 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, and without having to set up the connection. For example, your device can use Wi-Fi Direct to share photos, contacts and other content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices. 1.
Page 165: Configure Hotspot
Configure Hotspot Set up Hotspot to your preferences. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Hotspot. 2. Tap Menu to set these options:  Configure: • Network SSID: View and change the name of your mobile hotspot. •...
Page 166: Bluetooth Settings
• Lease time: When DHCP is enabled, set a length of time a connected device may use an assigned IP address. • Maximum DHCP users: When DHCP is enabled, set the maximum number of devices allowed to connect to your Hotspot. Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet.
Page 167: Tethering Settings
Tethering Settings Use Tethering to share your phone's Internet connection with a computer that connects to your phone using a USB cable or via Bluetooth. Note: Using the tethering feature consumes battery power and use data services. To conserve battery life, turn tethering on when you need it and turn it off when you are finished. 1.
Page 168: Data Usage Settings
Data Usage Settings Monitor data usage, and control your device’s connection to mobile data service. Note: Data is measured by your phone. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2.
Page 169: Location Settings
Location Settings Control apps’ access to your location, and configure location sources. Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on for full app functionality. When Location is turned on, you are allowing Google’s location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your device, and collection may occur even when no apps are running.
Page 170: More Networks Settings
Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap More networks > Printing, and then choose a print service from the list. The Samsung Print Service Plugin is available by default. 3. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the service on or off. The service must be on to configure settings or print.
Page 171: Mobile Networks Settings
Version: View the version of the print service software.  Open source licenses: View licenses related to the print service software.  Share data: Share data with Samsung services.  Mobile Networks Settings Set options for network selection and data service.
Page 172: Vpn Settings
Mobile data: When enabled, your device connects to the mobile data network, and can use  the network to access the Internet and transfer information. Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. Available options depend on your  phone’s features. Connections optimizer: Manage and enhance your data experience with the following ...
Page 173: Roaming Settings
Roaming Settings 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 settings. 1.
Page 174: Tap And Pay
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 home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap NFC, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn NFC on or off. 3.
Page 175: Nearby Devices Settings
Nearby Devices Settings Share files with devices that support DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. To use Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the devices you wish to share with, and the other devices must support DLNA. From an app, look for the Nearby devices sharing options.
Page 176: Sounds And Notifications Settings
Sounds and Notifications Settings Configure the sounds, vibrations, and notifications your phone plays for incoming calls, notifications, screen touches, connections, and other options. Volume Settings Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other media. Note: You can also set System volume by pressing the Volume key.
Page 177: Display Settings
Emergency tone: Play a tone or have your phone vibrate, periodically during an emergency call. • Samsung keyboard: Play sounds and enable vibrations when you tap keys on the Samsung keyboard. • Samsung applications: Configure options for sound used in the Call app, Messages app, Email app, and Calendar app.
Page 178: Multi Window Settings
Touch key light duration: Set the length of time the Recent Apps key and Back key  remain lit after you touch them. Screen mode: Automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being  displayed to save power. Reading mode: Optimize the screen for reading.
Page 179: Lock Screen Settings
Low battery: The LED blinks red to indicate low battery charge.  Notifications: The LED glows blue to show that you have missed calls, new messages, or  application events. Voice recording: The LED blinks blue when recording with the screen turned off. ...
Page 180: Set A Signature Screen Lock
Action memo on lock screen: To create Active memos, double-tap the screen when the S  Pen while pressing the pen button. Unlock effect: You can choose an effect to display on the screen when you touch it without  swiping to unlock.
Page 181: Set A Pattern Screen Lock
Lock automatically: Set a time delay or lock the phone immediately when the screen  turns off. Lock instantly with power key: Lock the phone instantly when the Power/Lock key is  pressed. Set a Pattern Screen Lock When a Pattern screen lock is set, you draw a pattern, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device.
Page 182: Set A Pin Screen Lock
Set a PIN Screen Lock With a PIN screen lock, you enter a Personal Identification Number, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > PIN, and then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock PIN.
Page 183: Set A Password Screen Lock
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. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > Password, and then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock password.
Page 184: Font
Font You can set the font style and size for all text that displays on the screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab > Font. 2. Tap Font style to select a different font. Tip: Tap DOWNLOAD in the Font style menu to find new fonts from Google Play store. 3.
Page 185: Easy Mode Settings
Easy Mode Settings Easy mode provides an simpler experience using your phone, with a simpler Home screen layout and simpler app interactions. If you are a first-time smartphone user, or just to want to simplify the operation of your phone, you can turn on Easy mode at any time. 1.
Page 186: Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings
Samsung subtitles (CC): When turned on, your phone displays Samsung subtitles where  available. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on or off, and then tap Samsung subtitles to configure options. Google subtitles (CC): When turned on, your phone displays Google subtitles where ...
Page 187: Configure Dexterity And Interaction Settings
Auto haptic: Set the phone to vibrate in time to the sound when listening to music, watching  videos, or playing games. It will also vibrate when buttons are tapped in supported applications. Configure Dexterity and Interaction Settings Your phone offers many features to improve accessibility related to the way you interact with touch and movement.
Page 188: Configure Other Accessibility Settings
Configure Other Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to improve device accessibility. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Accessibility to configure options: Direct access: When turned on, you can access common accessibility settings from any ...
Page 189: Call Settings
Call Settings Configure options for calling with your phone. Tip: You can also access Call settings from the Phone app. From home, tap Phone > Menu > Settings > Call. Call Rejection Create and manage a list of phone numbers, to have your device automatically reject calls you receive from those numbers.
Page 190: Call-Related Pop-Ups
Call-related Pop-ups Show notifications for incoming calls display in pop-ups if an application is open on the screen. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > Call-related pop-ups for options: Call notifications pop-ups: Show incoming call notifications as pop-ups if another ...
Page 191: Call Accessories
Call Accessories Configure options for using an optional headset for calling. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > Call accessories to configure settings: Automatic answering: When enabled, and you have a headset connected to the Headset ...
Page 192: Ringtones And Keypad Tones
Ringtones and Keypad Tones Choose tones and vibrations to play for incoming calls and keypad taps. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Call > Ringtones and keypad tones to configure settings: Tap Ringtones, and then select a ringtone for incoming calls. ...
Page 193: Increase Volume In Pocket
Increase Volume in Pocket Increase ringtones, alerts, and notifications when the phone is in a dark tight space, such as a pocket or bag. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Increase volume in pocket to enable or disable the feature. US Dialing When enabled, the US dialing option replaces “+”...
Page 194: Language And Input Settings
2. 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 195 • Personalized data: When enabled, predictive text uses personal language data you have entered to make better predictions. Samsung keyboard can collect all the text you enter, including personal data and credit card numbers, in order to give better prediction results.
Page 196: Swype Settings
Key-tap feedback: Enable or disable options for sound or vibration feedback to your  onscreen keyboard touches. • Sound: When enabled, a sound plays for your key touches. • Vibration: When enabled, a vibration plays for your key touches. • Character preview: When enabled, the character appears in a bubble as you tap keys.
Page 197 Themes: Configure options for the look and position of the keyboard.  • Keyboard height: Choose how tall the keyboard is, when the phone is in Portrait (upright) and Landscape (on its side) position. • Word choice list font size: Set the size of the text for the words Swype suggests as you enter text.
Page 198: Google Voice Typing Settings
Google Voice Typing Settings Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. When you enable Google voice typing, it is available for use when you tap a field to enter text. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab > Language and input. 2.
Page 199: Mouse/Trackpad Settings
Caller ID for incoming calls. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab > Language and input, 2. Tap Text-to-speech options: Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Pico TTS. Tap  configure options.  General: •...
Page 200: Hands-Free Mode Settings
Hands-free Mode Settings When Hands-free mode is turned on, notifications, alarms, calendar event information, and incoming call information will be automatically read aloud. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab. 2. Tap Hands-free mode, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on. Incoming call: Read out callers’...
Page 201: One-Handed Operation Settings
Keypad and in-call buttons: Adjust the position of the dialing keypad and in-call buttons left  or right. Samsung keyboard: Adjust the position of the Samsung keyboard left or right.  Calculator: Adjust the position of the Samsung calculator keypad left or right.
Page 202: Air View Settings
Air View Settings With Air view, you can preview information, extend text selection, or enlarge pictures by hovering your finger over the screen. Use Air view in these applications: ● Calendar: See more details by hovering your finger over an events. ●...
Page 203: Air Command Settings
 Air view finger options: • Information preview: A preview of information, the full text, or zoomed-in image is shown on the screen by hovering your finger over the screen. • Progress preview: Preview a scene or show the elapsed time by hovering your finger over the progress bar.
Page 204: Palm Motion Settings
Palm Motion Settings When you press the S Pen button while hovering your pen over the screen, the Air command features will appear. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS tab. 2. Tap Palm Motion, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Palm motion on. Tap the ON/OFF switch to enable each feature: Capture screen: Capture an image of the screen when you swipe your hand left or right ...
Page 205: Increase Touch Sensitivity
2. Tap Increase touch sensitivity to turn the feature on. Accounts Settings When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google or Samsung accounts, and your email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your phone and the account.
Page 206: Cloud Settings
Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Cloud, and then configure options: Add Samsung account: Sign in to your Samsung account, or create a new Samsung  account. You can sync contacts, calendar events, memos, and Internet shortcuts. You can back up Logs, SMS and MMS messages, and current wallpaper settings.
Page 207: Date And Time 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 208: Application Manager Settings
HDMI cable. Application Manager Settings You can download and install applications from the Google Play store or Samsung Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Application manager to manage applications on your device.
Page 209: Default Applications Settings
Default Applications Settings If you have installed multiple apps that perform the same kind of task, for example more than one messaging app, you can choose the app you want to use as the default. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings >...
Page 210: Storage Settings
Storage Settings Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device memory, and on an optional installed memory card (not included). 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Storage to view information about memory usage, and for other options: Device memory: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on your ...
Page 211: Encryption
Configure Device Administration Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Device administrators: Tap to view, enable, or disable device administrators.  • Android Device Manager: When enabled, Android Device Manager can lock or erase a lost device.
Page 212: 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 213: Activate This Device
Activate This Device Connect to the network and activate your device. If your device is already activated, use this option to view information about your plan and usage. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Activate this device and follow the prompts to activate your device on the network. System Update Settings Use System update options to update your phone’s software.
Page 214 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 215: Copyright Information
©2015 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2015 Samsung. Samsung, Galaxy, S Beam, Air View, S Health, and S Voice are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Android, Chrome, Gmail, Google Maps, Play Music, Play Movies & TV, Play Books, Play Newsstand, Play Games, Drive, YouTube, Photos, Hangouts, Google Mobile Services, and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.
Page 216: Index
Index 1Weather, 88 Turn on and off, 112 3G Networks, 92 Unpair, 114 4G, 92 Bluetooth Settings, 154 About Device, 201 Business Card Accessibility, 173 Save as contact, 53 Accessories Settings, 195 Calculator, 120 Account Calendar, 115 Manage, 6 Calendar Settings, 119 Services, 7 Call Forwarding, 40 Account Information and Help, 6...
Page 217 Data Connection Status and Indicators, 93 Rotate photo, 107 Data Services, 92 Share via Bluetooth, 108 Password, 6 Share via email or Gmail, 108 Data Usage, 156 Share via Google+, 109 Date and Time Settings, 195 Share via multimedia message, 108 Default Applications, 197 Share via YouTube, 109 Default Messaging App, 158...
Page 218 Name Card Internet Share contact as, 57 Browser, 91 NASCAR Mobile, 89 Keyboard, 182, 184 Navigation Apps, 80 Samsung, 182, 184 NBA Game Time, 89 Keyboards, 31 Nearby Devices Settings, 163 Google Voice Typing, 31 NextRadio, 82 Samsung Keyboard, 32...
Page 219 SIM Card, 143 S Translator, 128 SketchBook for Galaxy, 132 S Voice, 128 Slide Gesture, 22 Samsung Account, 62 Smart Screen Samsung Keyboard, 32, 182, 184 Settings, 192 Samsung Link, 129 Smart Select, 13 Scout, 81 Scrapbook, 131 Messaging, 69...
Page 220 Notification icons, 28 Visual Voicemail, 43 Status icons, 27 Delete messages, 44 Storage Settings, 198 Display name, 46 Swipe Gesture, 22 Listen to multiple messages, 44 Swype, 33 Options, 44 System Update, 201 Review messages, 43 Tap and Pay, 162 Set up, 43 Tap Gesture, 21 Settings, 45...

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