Page 1: User Guide
User Guide [Sprint UG template version 13a] SPH-L600_MR3_KK_ND4_TE_063014_F2...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Get Started ..........................Your Phone at a Glance ...................... Set Up Your Phone ......................Turn the Phone On ....................... Activate Your Phone ......................Complete the Setup ......................Set Up Voicemail ......................... Sprint Account Information and Help ................... Sprint Account Passwords ...................
Page 3 ......................... Enter Text ..........................Touchscreen Keyboards ....................Text Input Methods ....................... Select a Default Text Input Method ................Google Voice Typing ....................Samsung Keyboard ...................... Swype ........................... Editing Text ........................Phone Calls ..........................HD Voice™ .......................... Make Phone Calls ........................
Page 4 Receive Phone Calls ......................Answer an Incoming Call ....................Mute the Ringing Sound ....................Reject an Incoming Call ....................Reject a Call with a Text Message ................Voicemail ..........................Voicemail Setup ......................Voicemail Notification ....................Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ................Visual Voicemail ........................
Page 5 Add a Contact to a Group ..................... Send an Email to Group Members ................Accounts and Messaging ......................Google Account ........................Create a Google Account ..................... Gmail ........................... Send a Gmail Message ....................Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ................Email ............................
Page 6 Group Play ........................... Music ........................... Google Play Music ....................... Music (App) ........................Google Maps ........................Samsung Link ........................Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device ..........Story Album ......................... TripAdvisor ........................... WatchON ..........................Web and Data ..........................Internet ..........................
Page 7 Install a Memory Card ....................Remove a Memory Card ....................View Available Memory on a microSD Card ..............Format a Memory Card ....................Unmount a microSD Card .................... Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer ............Transfer Files Using a USB Cable ................
Page 8 Samsung Apps ........................S Translator ........................S Voice ..........................107 Voice Search ........................Settings ............................. Accessing Settings ......................Settings Tabs ........................Wi-Fi Calling Settings ......................Wi-Fi Settings ........................Hotspot ..........................Bluetooth Settings ......................Data Usage Settings ......................More Networks ........................
Page 9 ........................Vibration Intensity ....................... Ringtones ........................Vibrations ........................Notifications ........................ Vibrate When Ringing ....................Dialing Keypad Tone ....................Touch Sounds ......................Screen Lock Sound ....................Haptic Feedback ......................Emergency Tone ......................Samsung Applications Settings .................. Samsung Keyboard Settings ..................viii...
Page 10 Power Saving Mode ......................Power Saving Tips ..................... Accessories Settings ......................Accessibility ........................One-Handed Operation ..................... Language and Input Settings ..................... Choose a Default Language ..................Default Input Method ....................Google Voice Typing ....................Samsung Keyboard ....................Swype Settings ......................
Page 11 Voice Search Settings ....................Text-To-Speech Options .................... Pointer Speed ......................Motions and Gestures ......................Smart Screen ........................Smart Stay ........................Air View ..........................Voice Control ........................Accounts Settings ......................Add an Account ......................Cloud .......................... Back Up and Reset Settings ..................
Page 12: Get Started
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons. Set Up Your Phone Prior to using the phone, it is necessary to install and charge the battery.
Page 13 2. Pull the cover up and then lift up and away from the phone. Install the Memory Card ■ To insert an optional microSD card (not included), carefully slide the memory card under the top metal plate into the microSD card socket until the card locks into place. For more information, see Memory Card.
Page 14 Install the Battery ■ Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, and gently press the battery into place. Replace the Back Cover 1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone and press down. 2.
Page 15 Charge the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) is included with the phone for charging the battery. You will need to charge the battery before using your phone. Warning! Use only approved accessories to charge your phone.
Page 16: Turn The Phone On
Turn the Phone On Use the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on. ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on. If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the ...
Page 17: Complete The Setup
Activate on your computer:  • Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone. Activate on your phone:  • Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
Page 18 This phone belongs to: Enter your First and Last name, to personalize features and  apps. Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. Sign in to  your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account.
Page 19: Set Up Voicemail
Set Up Voicemail You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. 1.
Page 20: Manage Your Account
Data Services Password With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize purchases. For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone. Online: sprint.com/mysprint ●...
Page 21: Sprint Support Services
Sprint Support Services Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance from your Sprint phone. Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or show times; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information.
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 The following illustration outline your phone’s basic layout.
Page 23 ● 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. Options include Power off, Airplane mode, and Restart.
Page 24: Turn Your Phone On And Off
Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off. Turn Your Phone On ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Key. Turn Your Phone Off Power/Lock Key to open the Device options menu. 1.
Page 25: Touchscreen Navigation
Touchscreen Navigation Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Touch When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard, select items on-screen such as application and settings icons, or press on-screen buttons, simply touch 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
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
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. Pinch and Spread "Pinch"...
Page 28: Rotate
Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: Screen rotation needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. Touch >...
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. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Page 30: Customize The Home Screen
● Apps: Displays the Apps screen. Primary Shortcuts: Shortcuts to common features. Primary Shortcuts appear on every ● Home screen. Apps Shortcuts: Shortcuts to common applications. ● ● Notification Icons: Display notifications, such as new email, new messages, software updates, etc. Customize the Home Screen Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen.
Page 31: Extended Home Screens
Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone has six extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Press , and then swipe across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen. There are up to six extended screens available in addition to the main Home screen.
Page 32: Recent Apps
Recent Apps Quick navigate between currently running apps by viewing thumbnails of recently used apps. 1. Press and hold from any screen to display recently used applications. 2. Touch an thumbnail to return to the app. Wallpapers You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens.
Page 33: Status Bar
Status Bar 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 notification alerts, touch the Status bar and drag it down. Notification Icons Icon Description...
Page 34 Icon Description Blocking mode on More notifications Status Icons Icon Description Wi-Fi status/Wi-Fi connected Wi-Fi network available Signal strength 3G data service 3G data service, in use. The rays spin when data is being transferred. Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE data service. The rays spin when data is being transferred.
Page 35: Notification Panel
Notification Panel The Notification Panel displays information about connections, alerts, new messages, and more. It also has Quick settings—buttons which allow you to quickly access and change common system settings. Settings: Access System settings. For more information, see Settings. ● ●...
Page 36: Quick Settings
– or – Touch Clear to remove all notifications. Quick Settings Quickly enable/disable common system settings for your phone. 1. Touch and slide downward from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel. 2. To view all Quick setting buttons, touch , or slide the Quick setting buttons to the left.
Page 37: Multi Window
Smart stay: Set the screen to stay on as long as you are looking at it. For more  information, see Smart Stay Sync: Synchronize contacts, email, etc. with the network.  Airplane mode: Disable all wireless connections. For more information, see Airplane ...
Page 38: Display Multi Window
1. Press and touch Apps > Settings > My device tab > Display. 2. Tap the check box beside Multi window to enable or disable the option. Display Multi Window After you enable Multi window in Display settings, you can control whether Multi window displays on the screen, for easy access to its features.
Page 39: Customizing The Multi Window Apps
Tap one of the apps, and then tap > to make the app display full-screen.  ● Open a recent app in Multi Window: You can switch from one app to a previous app. > to choose a different app. ...
Page 40: Assistant Menu
Progress preview: Preview a scene or show elapsed time when you hover your  finger over the progress bar while watching a video. Speed dial preview: Display the contacts and their speed dial numbers when you  hover your finger over them in your contacts list. Webpage magnifier: Display magnified links on webpages when you hover your ...
Page 41: Motions And Gestures
Lock screen: Lock the phone.  Restart: Restart the phone.  Power off: Turn the phone off.  Open device options: Open the Device options pop-up menu.  Capture screen: Take a snapshot of the current screen.  Zoom: Zoom in or out on the current screen (not all apps support this feature). ...
Page 42: Screen Capture
Browse an image: Move the phone in a side-to-side motion to pan from side to side  while viewing an image. Mute/pause: Mute incoming calls and pause playback by turning the phone screen-  side down. ● Palm motion: Control your phone by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. Touch OFF/ON to turn Palm motion on, then touch Palm motion to set options: Capture screen: Create a screen capture by the swiping left to right (or right to left) ...
Page 43: Voice Control
Your phone is Galaxy Gear compatible. For more information about using Galaxy Gear with your phone, refer to the documentation provided with your Galaxy Gear, or visit samsung.com/us/mobile/wearable-tech. Enter Text You can type on your phone using the available touchscreen keyboards, or use voice recognition software to enter your text.
Page 44: Text Input Methods
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 45: Samsung Keyboard
Delete: If you make a mistake, touch to delete incorrect characters. Touch and  hold to delete a whole word or field. Letter Case: By default, Samsung Keyboard starts with a capital at the beginning of  text. • Touch to change to upper case.
Page 46: Swype
> Settings > My device tab > Language and input, ■ Press and touch and then touch next to Samsung keyboard. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Swype Swype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters on the virtual QWERTY keyboard.
Page 47: Editing Text
Configure Swype > Settings > My device tab > Language and input, ■ Press and touch and then touch next to Swype. - or - ■ From the Swype keyboard, touch and hold . For more information, see Swype Settings. Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier—including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, and more.
Page 48 Clipboard: Display the clipboard to choose previously cut or copied text.  Translate: Launch S Translator to translate the selected text. For more  information, see Translator. 4. Enter text by typing or speaking to replace the selected text. 5. Touch to delete the selected text.
Page 49: Phone Calls
Phone Calls With our wireless service and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. HD Voice™ Your phone is also HD voice enabled, which means you can enjoy unparalleled voice quality in areas with HD voice service. Experience the crystal clear difference of HD Voice from Sprint on calls between Sprint customers, each using an HD Voice enabled phone while in areas with available HD voice service.
Page 50: Call From Contacts
Tip: You can also place a call directly from the call list. Swipe the entry you want to call from left to right to place a call. Call from Contacts You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list. Phone >...
Page 51: Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling You can make and receive calls via a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited. When Wi-Fi Calling is enabled, all incoming and outgoing calls will be made via your Wi-Fi network.
Page 52: Receive Phone Calls
Receive Phone Calls The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls, mute the ringer on incoming calls, reject incoming calls, and more. When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party.
Page 53: Voicemail
Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is 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: Your phone also supports the Visual Voicemail app.
Page 54: Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone (using either traditional voicemail or Visual Voicemail) or from any other touch-tone phone. Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. Touch > Phone > Keypad tab. 2.
Page 55: Phone Call Options
Access Visual Voicemail Apps > Voicemail. 1. Touch > 2. Follow the prompts to set up an account and learn about using Visual Voicemail. Note: You can also access Visual Voicemail from the Phone keypad by touching Use Visual Voicemail to Delete Your Messages 1.
Page 56: In-Call Options
Help: Learn about calling.  In-Call Options While you’re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Touch an option to select it. ● Touch during a call to display a list of additional in-call features. Touch an option to select it: ●...
Page 57: 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;...
Page 58: Conference Calling
Conference Calling With conference calling, also known as 3-way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1. Touch > Phone >...
Page 59: Speed Dialing
Speed Dialing You can assign a shortcut number to a phone number in your Contacts List for speed dialing. There are one hundred available numbered spaces. Speed dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail. Assign Speed Dials 1. Touch > Phone > Keypad tab. 2.
Page 60: Call Logs
Call Logs The Logs tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. View Call Logs Phone > Logs tab to display call activity. 1. Touch > > View. Touch All calls, Missed calls, Dialed 2. To change the log view, touch calls, Received calls, or Rejected calls to filter the list.
Page 61: Contacts
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.
Page 62: Edit A Contact
Name: Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name. Touch next to the Name  field to display additional name fields. Phone: Enter a phone number.  Email: Enter an email address.  Groups: Assign the contact to a group. ...
Page 63: Link A Contact
3. Select a picture using the following methods: Image: Select a picture from the Gallery. Resize or crop the picture by dragging the  sides of the blue border, and then touch Done. Pictures by people: Select a picture from those photos which have been tagged ...
Page 64: Create Groups
1. Press and touch Contacts. 2. Touch a contact to display it, and then touch > Share namecard via. 3. Touch a method of sharing, and follow the prompts to send the namecard. Create Groups This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a call group. This group can be one of the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group.
Page 65 2. Touch an existing group and then touch > Send email. 3. From the list of contacts, touch each contact(s) you want as recipient(s), or touch Select all. 4. Compose your email. For more information, see Compose and Send Email. Contacts...
Page 66: Accounts And Messaging
Accounts and Messaging Set up accounts on your phone to synchronize information between your phone and accounts. Google Account Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Hangouts™, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account. To use these applications, you must set up your Google Account on your phone.
Page 67: Send A Gmail Message
Select messages and conversations: Touch the box before the email or  conversation. View the Inbox of another Gmail account: Touch Inbox at the top of the screen  and then touch the inbox of the Gmail account you want to view. Send a Gmail Message Below are procedures for sending a Gmail.
Page 68: Email
4. From the menu at the top left of the screen, touch Reply, Reply all, or Forward. 5. To send the message, touch Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts. You can also access your Exchange ActiveSync email on your phone.
Page 69: 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. Apps > Email. 1. Press and touch 2.
Page 70: 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. Press and touch Apps > Email. 2. Touch the account name field (top left corner) to list all of your email accounts. 3.
Page 71: Text And Multimedia Messaging
Text and Multimedia Messaging With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive text messages between your phone and another phone that supports messaging. Multimedia messages, (MMS), can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact namecards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar). See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging.
Page 72: New Messages Notification
New Messages Notification Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message briefly in the Status bar when you receive a new message. To change the notification for new messages, see Messaging Settings for details.
Page 73: Messaging Settings
Reply to a Message 1. Press and touch Apps > Messaging. 2. From the message list, touch a message to display it. 3. Touch the Enter message field and then type your reply message. 4. When finished, touch Delete a Message 1.
Page 74 Default messaging app: Set the default app for messaging with your phone. This  app will launch when you choose messaging from another app on your phone. Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messaging (for example, Google Hangouts), you will not be able to use the standard Messaging app unless you restore it as the default messaging app.
Page 75: Social Networking Accounts
Select ringtone: Set the ringtone for your message notifications.  Vibrate: Set whether vibration plays along with the ringtone for new message  notifications. Message alert repetition: Set how often your phone notifies you of new  message(s). Preview message: Control whether a preview of a new message appears in the ...
Page 76: Google
your Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account, photos from friends and much more. ■ Press and touch Apps > Flipboard. Google+ Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your own private album on Google+.
Page 77: Apps And Entertainment
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Apps list. Google Play Store The Google Play Store is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games.
Page 78: Create A Google Wallet Account
Create a Google Wallet Account You must have a Google Wallet account associated with your Google Account to purchase items from the Google Play Store app. Do one of the following: ■ On your computer, go to google.com/wallet. - or - The first time you use your phone to buy an item from the Google Play Store app, follow the prompts to enter your billing information and set up a Google Wallet account.
Page 79: Google Play Newsstand
■ Press and touch Apps > Play Games. Google Play Newsstand Formally Google Play Magazines, Play Newsstand combines Play Magazines and Google Currents to bring you free and paid news, magazine subscriptions, and much more all in one place. Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to learn more.
Page 80: Music
Create a Group and Share Note: To use Group Play, all participants must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Apps > Group Play. 1. Press and touch 2. Read the disclaimer and touch Agree. 3. Touch Create Group, and then follow the prompts to create a group. You’ll need to set up a group password, which participants will use to join your Group Play session.
Page 81 Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer. Listen to Music 1. Press and touch Apps > Music. 2. Touch a library category at the top of the screen: Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists, or Folders) to view available music files.
Page 82: Google Maps
Apps > Samsung Link. 2. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account and learn about Samsung Link. 3. On the Samsung Link screen, swipe your finger left or right across the screen to scroll between: Apps and Entertainment...
Page 83: Use Samsung Link To Share Media With Another Device
Registered devices: Stream or share multimedia content from your phone to • other DLNA-compliant phones connected to the same Wi-Fi network. When you launch Samsung Link, compatible phones on the same Wi-Fi network display automatically in Registered phones. Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device Share media with another DLNA-compliant phone via Samsung Link.
Page 84: Watchon
Important: Before you use WatchON, verify that you have an active Internet connection available. For more information, see Wi-Fi. Note: You need an active Samsung account on your phone to use WatchON. Sign into your Samsung account prior to using WatchON.
Page 85: 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: Internet Your phone’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the...
Page 86: Your Data Services User Name
when in fact it is functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process your data usage request. Your Data Services User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com”. (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide...
Page 87: Wi-Fi
Note: The Sprint Spark network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to it. Depending on which icons appear within the Notifications area, your services and features will change. The following table indicates what functions and features are available when combinations of these service icons appear: Icon Description...
Page 88: Wi-Fi Settings
3. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with xxx) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed. When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the  network. When you select a secured network, you will need to enter the wireless password to ...
Page 89: Bluetooth
3. Touch Wi-Fi Direct at the bottom of the screen. Your phone automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices, or you can touch Scan to begin a new scan. 4. After scanning for devices, select a device, then follow the prompts to complete the connection.
Page 90: Reconnect A Headset Or Car Kit
3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable, so that your phone can find the headset. Refer to the instructions that came with the headset to find out how to set it to discoverable mode. 4. Touch Scan. Your phone will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 5.
Page 91: Bluetooth Settings
Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device > Settings > Connections tab. 1. Press and then touch 2. Touch OFF/ON to turn Bluetooth on, then touch Bluetooth. 3. In the Available devices section, touch next to the device, and then select Disconnect. 4.
Page 92: Add A Vpn
2. Touch Lock screen > Screen lock. 3. Choose a PIN or Password screen lock, and then follow the prompts to configure the screen lock. For more information, see Lock Screen. Add a VPN The following procedures outline the method to use when adding a VPN connection. >...
Page 93: Remove A Memory Card
3. Replace the back cover. For more information, see “Replace the Back Cover” in Set Up Your Phone. Important: You can easily damage the memory card and card socket by improper installation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling the memory card. Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the contact pins.
Page 94: View Available Memory On A Microsd Card
View Available Memory on a microSD Card Use the following procedure to view used and available memory on an optional memory card (not included). ■ Press and touch > Settings > More tab > Storage. Format a Memory Card Formatting permanently removes all data on an optional memory card (not included) and prepares it for use with your phone.
Page 95 3. Under Ongoing, the type of connection is shown as Connected as a camera or Connected as a media device. 4. To change the connection type, touch Connected as [xxx] in the Notification Panel and touch the desired option. Media device (MTP): Used for most transfers. You can transfer files in Windows or ...
Page 96: Camera And Video
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with an 8 megapixel camera with an auto-focus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures Launch the Camera app to take pictures. 1.
Page 97: Record Videos
5. Touch to view your pictures. Record Videos Use the Camera to record video. Apps > Camera. 1. Press and touch 2. Touch to begin recording. 3. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your video by aiming the lens at the subject. You can rotate the device to any position, and the screen controls rotate to make video recording easy.
Page 98: Camera Settings
1. Press and touch Apps > Camera. 2. Touch the Camera Mode button to set the current camera mode: Auto: Automatically adjust the camera to optimize color and brightness. This is the  default setting. Beauty face: Take portraits with enhanced facial features. ...
Page 99 • Save as: Assign rich tone usage to an image. Video Settings  • Video size: Choose a resolution for the video. General Settings  Location tag: Add GPS location information to the photo or video. • • Review: Automatically review each photo or video after it is captured or recorded.
Page 100: Gallery
Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied to an optional memory card (not included). For pictures, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also set a picture as wallpaper or a contact image, and share pictures with your friends.
Page 101: View Photos And Videos
 Copy to clipboard: Place the photo on the clipboard for pasting into other apps  (photos only). Print: Print the photo to an optional compatible Samsung printer (not included).  Rename: Rename the photo or video.  Buddy photo share: Share the photo with people tagged in the photo (photos only).
Page 102: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo
Set as: Set the photo as a Contact photo, or as wallpaper for the Home screen and  Lock screen (photos only). Details: View file details about the photo or video.  Settings: Configure Gallery settings:  • Accounts: Manage your synced account(s). •...
Page 103: Share Photos And Videos
Select all: Select the entire image.  Clipboard: Copy the selected area to your phone’s clipboard.  5. Use these controls to edit your picture: Rotate: Rotate a photo in all 4 directions. You can also mirror image a photo. ...
Page 104: Tools And Calendar
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features. Calculator Your device comes with a built-in calculator. 1. Press and touch Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter numbers by touching the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold C to clear all numbers.
Page 105: View Events And Tasks
Enter a location for the event in the Location field or touch to select the location  on a map. Enter a description for the event in the Description field.  Touch Memos to create a new S Memo with the event, or link the event to an S ...
Page 106: Clock
If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event, This & future events, or All events, and touch OK. Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. Press and touch Apps > Clock >...
Page 107: Downloads
Downloads The Downloads application allows you to manage files you download to your device. ■ Press and touch Apps > Downloads. Note: Applications you download from Google Play Store are managed with Play Store, and do not display in Downloads. Dropbox Dropbox automatically synchronizes content across all of your connected devices on your account.
Page 108: My Files
Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your phone is configured. Samsung Apps Connect to Samsung Apps and make your smart device even smarter. Simply and easily download an abundance of applications to your phone such as games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more.
Page 109: Voice Search
Voice Search Perform a Google search by speaking your search criteria. 1. Press and touch Apps > Voice Search. 2. Follow the prompts to use Voice Search. 3. To configure settings, see Voice Search Settings. Tools and Calendar...
Page 110: Settings
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. Accessing Settings There are two ways to access the Settings screen. Apps > Settings. ■ Press and touch – or – Press and touch >...
Page 111: Wi-Fi Calling Settings
Wi-Fi Calling Settings You can make and receive calls via a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited. When Wi-Fi Calling is enabled, all incoming and outgoing calls will be made via your Wi-Fi network.
Page 112: Hotspot
out). This setting can affect data usage, since the data connection will remain active even when the device screen is off. • Aways allow scanning: When enabled, Google Location Service and other apps can scan for Wi-Fi networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. •...
Page 113: Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. For more information about using Bluetooth, see Bluetooth. >...
Page 114: More Networks
3. Touch to set other options: Data roaming: Allow your phone to use mobile data when roaming. Additional  charges may apply. See your service plan for details. Restrict background data: Prevent connecting to the network in the background,  for synchronization or other services.
Page 115: Printing
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 OFF/ON switch to turn the service on or off. The service must be on to configure settings or print.
Page 116: Mobile Networks
4. Tap > Settings to configure options. Available options may vary depending on the type of printer, and not all printers support all options. 2-Sided printing for documents: Choose Simplex to print one page per piece of  paper, or choose Long edge or Short edge to print on both sides. Short edge and Long edge refer to how the pages flip when moving through multiple pages.
Page 117: Vpn
Touch USB tethering to share your mobile data connection via USB.  Touch Bluetooth tethering to share your mobile data connection via Bluetooth.  Touch Help for more information about tethering.  Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Note: VPN settings include storage of login credentials on your device.
Page 118: Turn Nfc On Or Off
Turn NFC On or Off Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your device and another NFC device or NFC tag, by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back. 1. Press and touch > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Touch OFF/ON to turn NFC to on or off. Android Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together.
Page 119: S Beam
S Beam Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to documents, large video files to maps, you can share almost anything instantly with one touch, simply by placing your devices back-to-back. S Beam uses your device’s NFC (Near Field Communication) feature to send, or “beam,” content to other NFC devices.
Page 120: Screen Mirroring
Download from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other  devices. Options are Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject. Screen Mirroring With Screen mirroring, you can share media files on your phone’s screen with an HDMI device (such as an HDMI TV) using an optional AllShare Cast accessory (not included).
Page 121: Face Unlock
Face Unlock Unlock the phone by looking at the screen. This option offers low security, because someone who looks similar to you could unlock your phone. Options are: Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and personal message. ● ● Improve facial recognition: Have your face captured in different conditions. Presence check: Require a blink to unlock your device.
Page 122: Password
Enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number) to unlock the phone. Options are: Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and personal message. ● ● Lock automatically: Screen will automatically lock 5 seconds after the screen turns off. ● Lock instantly with power key: Instantly lock the device by pressing the Power key. Password Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock the phone.
Page 123: Notification Panel
Adapt display: Let the phone automatically optimize the color range, situation, and  sharpness of your screen for the following apps: Gallery, Camera, Internet, Samsung Video, Samsung WatchON, Samsung Books, and Google Play Books. (This mode does not apply to third-party applications.) Dynamic: Enhance the brightness and color range of the screen.
Page 124: Brightness
Brightness Adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings. 1. Press and then touch > Settings > My Device tab > Display. 2. Touch Brightness to configure options: Touch the check box next to Automatic brightness to allow the device to adjust ...
Page 125: Font Style
4. Touch Start now to enter Daydream mode. 5. Touch Select dream time to set when Daydream mode occurs. Select from While docked, While charging, or All. Font Style You can set the font for all text that displays on the screen. >...
Page 126: Edit After Screen Capture
Edit After Screen Capture Edit a screen immediately after taking a screen capture. 1. Press and then touch > Settings > My Device tab > Display. 2. Touch Edit after screen capture to enable the option. LED Indicator The LED indicator on the front of the phone displays when the phone is locked to notify you of status changes and events.
Page 127: Vibration Intensity
Notifications  System  Vibration Intensity Select how intense the vibration is for different activities. > Settings > My Device tab > Sound > Vibration 1. Press and touch intensity. 2. Touch and drag the sliders to adjust the Vibration intensity for Incoming call, Notifications, and Haptic feedback.
Page 128: Vibrate When Ringing
Vibrate When Ringing Set a vibration to occur when receiving calls. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Sound. 2. Touch Vibrate when ringing to enable the option. Dialing Keypad Tone Set tones to sound when you touch keys on the phone keypad. 1.
Page 129: Hdmi Audio Output Sound Settings
 Calendar: Configure calendar sounds.  Samsung Keyboard Settings You can choose whether sounds and vibrations play when you tap keys on the Samsung Keyboard while entering text. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Sound.
Page 130: Home Screen Mode
Home Screen Mode Your phone offers two Home screen modes. Standard mode provides a conventional layout for apps and widgets on the Home ● screen. ● Easy mode provides an easier experience for the first-time smartphone user. You can change the Home screen mode at any time. 1.
Page 131: Turn Off Screen During Calls
The power key ends calls: End calls by pressing the Power key. In this case,  pressing the Power key during a call will not lock the screen. Turn Off Screen During Calls Turn the screen off during phone calls, and use the proximity sensor on the front of the phone to turn the screen back on when the phone is moved away from your ear.
Page 132: Ringtones And Keypad Tones
Ringtones and Keypad Tones Choose tones and vibrations to play for incoming calls and keypad touches. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Call > Ringtones and keypad tones. 2. Configure settings: Ringtones: Set a ringtone for incoming calls. ...
Page 133: Us Dialing
US Dialing Replace “+” with the international access code for your location. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Call. 2. Touch US dialing to enable the option. International Dialing Use the International dialing code to replace “+”. The US dialing setting must be disabled to access the International dialing code.
Page 134: Voicemail Settings
Voicemail Settings Set options for voicemail. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Call. 2. Touch Voicemail settings to configure options for voicemail. Voice Privacy Improve the security of voice calls. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Call. 2.
Page 135: Hands-Free Mode
Hands-free Mode Set alarm and scheduled alarm information to be read aloud. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Touch OFF/ON to turn the option on, then touch Hands-free mode for options: Incoming call: Read callers’ information aloud. ...
Page 136: Accessories Settings
● Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage capacity of any battery. ● Turn off Automatic application sync. ● Check the Battery settings to review features or functions that have been consuming your battery power.
Page 137 Lock automatically: Lock the screen in 5 seconds after screen automatically turns  off. (This option appears only when a screen lock is enabled.) Speak passwords: Read aloud password information.  Answering/ending calls: Options for answering and ending calls.  •...
Page 138: One-Handed Operation
Flash notification: Blink the Camera’s flash for notifications.  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.
Page 139: Language And Input Settings
Keypad and in-call buttons: Adjust the position of the dialing keypad and in-call  buttons to the left or the right. Samsung keyboard: When enabled, you have the option of moving the keyboard to  the right or left side of the screen.
Page 140: Samsung Keyboard
Airplane mode. Samsung Keyboard The Samsung Keyboard is an on-screen 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 141: Swype Settings
Vibration: When enabled, the keyboard plays a vibration for your key taps. • Character preview: When enabled, the character displays in a bubble as you tap each key. Help: Learn about Samsung Keyboard.  Reset settings: Return settings to the defaults. ...
Page 142 Long-press delay: Set the time needed to select alternate characters. • • Show complete trace: Displays the trace of each word until you start the next word. • Auto-capitalization: Automatically capitalize the first word of sentences. Auto-spacing: Automatically insert spaces between words as you complete •...
Page 143: Voice Search Settings
1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Language and input. 2. Touch Text-to-speech options: Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google Text-  to-speech Engine. Touch to configure options. Speech rate: Choose a rate for text readouts.
Page 144: Pointer Speed
Pointer Speed This feature allows you to adjust the speed of the cursor. 1. Press and touch > Settings > My Device tab > Language and input. 2. Touch Pointer speed and use the slider to adjust the pointer speed. Motions and Gestures The Motion settings allow you to set up various Motion activation services.
Page 145: Smart Stay
Smart screen options use the front camera to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors that may affect the ability of the front camera to detect your face are: ● When the phone is not docked or held upright, for example when placed on a table. ●...
Page 146: Voice Control
2. Touch an account type, then follow the prompts to enter your account credentials and complete the account set up. Cloud Back up your personal data using your Samsung Account, or use Dropbox to sync your phone’s content. 1. Press and touch >...
Page 147: Back Up And Reset Settings
2. Samsung Account: Touch Add account and follow the prompts to create or sign into your Samsung Account to backup your personal data. (This option does not display if you are already signed in to your Samsung Account.) 3. Dropbox: If you have not signed in to you Dropbox account, touch Link Dropbox account.
Page 148 2. Tap Location to configure options: Tap the OFF/ON switch to turn location services On or Off. When 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 149: Security Settings
Security Settings Configure your phone’s security parameters. Encryption After encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your device. You can also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included). Encryption may take an hour or more to complete.
Page 150: Security Update Service
Send security reports: When enabled, your phone will send security reports to  Samsung for threat analysis when connected to Wi-Fi. 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 151: Application Manager
Application Manager You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your phone. Use Application manager to manage applications on your phone.
Page 152: Storage
Touch Show battery percentage to display the percentage of total battery power  available on the battery icon in the Status bar. Touch an item for more information, or to configure options for managing power use  Storage Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device memory, and on an optional installed memory card (not included).
Page 153: Activate This Device
Automatic time zone: When enabled, the device takes the time zone from the  wireless network. Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic  setting is disabled). Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays. ...
Page 154 2. Touch About device, and then touch items for more details: Software version: View your phone’s software version.  Hardware version: View the hardware version of your device.  Status: View information about your device’s current status.  Legal information: Display open source licenses, configure license settings, ...
Page 155: 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, and S Beam are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ©2014 Google Inc. All rights reserved. Google, the Google logo, Android, Chrome, Gmail,...
Page 156: Index
Index 3-way Calling, 57 View, 59 4G, 85 Call Waiting, 56 Caller ID, 56 About Device, 152 Accessibility Settings, 135 Camera, 95 Account Passwords, 18 Settings, 97 Accounts, 65 Viewing Pictures, 99 Email, 67 Clock, 105 Gmail, 65 Clock (App), 105 Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS), Google, 65 Social Network, 74...
Page 157 Infrared Transmitter, 22 Extended Home Screen, 30 Files International Dialing, 132 Transfer to/from Computer, 93 Keyboard, 139, 140 Flick, 26 Samsung, 139, 140 Flipboard, 74 Touchscreen, 42 Folder, 29 Language and Input, 138 LED Indicator, 125 Front Camera, 22 Galaxy Gear, 42...
Page 158 Notification Icons, 32 S Voice, 107 Notification Panel, 34, 122 Samsung Apps, 107 Notifications Samsung Keyboard, 139, 140 Sound Settings, 126 Screen Mirroring, 119 Phone Screen Mode, 122 SD Card, 91 About Device, 152 Dialer, 48 Format, 93 External features and buttons, 11...
Page 159 Swipe, 25 Voice Control, 42 System Update, 152 Settings, 145 Tethering, 115 Voice Search Text Entry, 42 Settings, 142 Text Input Voice Typing, 43 Methods, 43 Configuring, 44 Text Message Using, 43 Make call from, 49 Voicemail, 52 Text Messaging, 70 Notification, 52 Text-To-Speech, 142 Password, 18...

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