Page 1: User Guide
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Tip: Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings listed here, try the Index on page 199. Introduction ....... . . i Your Phone’s Menu .
Page 4 Sound Settings ......60 Display Settings ......62 Language Settings .
Page 5 Updating Your Profile ..... 106 2G. Voice Services ..... 107 Voice Dialing .
Page 6 Preloaded Games ..... . . 169 Twidroyd ....... . 169 3D.
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction This introduces you to Boost service and all User Guide the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Boost Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information...
Page 8 3: Folders 1: New folder 2: All contacts 3: Contacts with phone numbers 4: Google Contacts 5: Received list from Bluetooth 6: Recent documents 7. Starred contacts 4: Wallpapers 1: Gallery 2: Live wallpapers 3: Wallpapers > Wallpaper 1: Gallery 2: Live Wallpapers 3: Wallpapers >...
Page 9 > Settings > Sound 1: Silent mode (On/Off) 2: Vibrate 1: Always 2: Never 3: Only in Silent mode 4: Only when not in Silent mode 3: Volume 1: Ringtone 2: Media 3: Alarm 4: Use Incoming call volume for 5.
Page 10 2: Install from SD card 3: Set password 4: Clear storage > Settings > Applications 1: Unknown sources (On/Off) 2: Manage applications 3: Running services 4: Development 1: USB debugging (On/Off) 2: Stay awake (On/Off) 3: Allow mock locations (On/Off) >...
Page 11 3: User dictionary > Settings > Voice input & output 1:Voice recognizer settings 1: Language 2: SafeSearch (Off/Moderate/Strict) 3: Block offensive words (On/Off) 4: Show hints (On/Off) 2: Text-to-speech settings 1: Listen to an example 2: Always use my settings (On/Off) 3: Default Engine 4: Install voice data 5: Speech rate...
Page 12 4: Mute/Unmute 5: Speaker (On/Off) 6: Bluetooth (On/Off) WARNING: If your Samsung Galaxy Prevail™ phone has a touchscreen display, please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
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Page 15: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 16: 1A. Setting Up Service
1A. Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Device (page 2) Activating Your Device (page 4) Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 5) Boost Account Passwords (page 5) Getting Help (page 6) Setting Up Your Device Install the battery. Remove the battery from its packaging. Grasp the device firmly and locate the cover release latch.
Page 17 Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click. Press and hold to turn the device on. If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for Boost service and enter standby mode. 1A.
Page 18: Activating Your Device
Unlocking Your Device Screen To unlock your phone from this screen, touch and drag the lock icon across the screen. Note: The screens can be different and are based on the installed screen image that users pack. 1A. Setting Up Service Activating Your Device To activate your new phone, please refer to the “Activation Kit”...
Page 19: Setting Up Your Voicemail
WARNING: If your device has a touchscreen display, please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Page 20: Getting Help
Data Services Password With your Boost phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases. For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to www.boostmobile.com Care at 1-888-BOOST-4U 1-888-266-7848 Getting Help...
Page 21: Section 2: Your Phone
Section 2 Your Phone...
Page 22: 2A. Device Basics
2A. Device Basics Your Device (page 8) Viewing the Display Screen (page 11) Turning Your Device On and Off (page 14) Battery and Charger (page 15) Device Function Keys (page 18) Navigation and Customization (page 22) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 35) Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard (page 36) Entering Text Using Swype (page 38) Creating a Google Account (page 43)
Page 23: Key Functions
Key Functions Status Bar Icons provide information about your device’s status and options, such as signal strength, wireless technology, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. displays all the information needed Display Screen to operate your device, such as the call status, the Contacts list, and the date and time.
Page 24 Phone Camera and External Views 1. Camera lens Camera Lens , as part of the built-in 2.0 megapixel camera, this lens lets you take pictures and videos. lets you hear the different ringers External Speaker and sounds. You can mute the ringer when 2A.
Page 25: Viewing The Display Screen
allows you to adjust the ringer Volume Button volume in standby mode, the voice volume during a call, and media playback volume. lets you use a microSD card to microSD Card Slot expand the memory of your phone. (A 2GB microSD card comes pre-installed in your Galaxy Prevail ™...
Page 26 Status Bar – Service Icons Data Service Communicating data service is active and communicating. When active, the icon is animated. Data Service Dormant – Boost 1xRTT data service is currently dormant. – Boost 3G data service is 3G Available available. –...
Page 27 Status Bar – Status Icons GPS Communicating – Device location feature is on and communicating. Wi-Fi Connected – Wi-Fi is connected, active and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Wi-Fi Connection Issue – Wi-Fi is active but there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Page 28: Turning Your Device On And Off
Status Bar – Status Icons – The device is downloading Files Downloading selected files. – A recent software Download Successful download was successfully downloaded. – Shows you have a Calendar Reminder reminder of an upcoming Calendar event. Status Bar – Messaging Icons –...
Page 29: Battery And Charger
Your screen remains blank while your device is off (unless the battery is charging). Battery and Charger WARNING: Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers with your device. The failure to use a Samsung-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your device will overheat, catch fire or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death or property damage.
Page 30 Charging the Battery Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your device automatically turns off and you will lose any information you were just working on. 2A. Device Basics Note: Although the battery comes partially charged, it is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
Page 31 The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of Charging Head charge. With the Samsung-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down. USB Cable Correct...
Page 32: Device Function Keys
Extending Your Battery Life Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage and GPS functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is a list of helpful tips that can help conserve your battery power: Reduce your backlight on time. (See “Changing the Backlight Time Length”...
Page 33: Back Key
) displays the Quick Search box that Search you can use to search for a key term both on the phone and online. (See “Search Key” on page 19.) For example, entering the word “Pa”, will display any matching entries from your device’s Contacts list, current device applications, or from any online Web page via Google search.
Page 34 Press and tap Touch to launch the Using Your Device to Search Use the Google Search box to manually search for a term on both your device and on the Web. Google Search Press launch the Google box. Search to select a search area.
Page 35 Use the onscreen keyboard to enter your search term. (See “Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard” on page 36.) As you type, matching items on your device and matches from Google’s Web search are added to the onscreen list of previously chosen search results.
Page 36: Navigation And Customization
allows you to automatically dial the number of call a business or location. For example, say, “Johnny’s Pizzeria”. send email allows you to open your email account and compose a new email message. allows you to view a map of an area via map of Google Maps.
Page 37 Status bar Notification area Status area Main Home Screen Shortcuts Page Navigation Call Key Application Tab displays icons associated with Notification area end-user notifications such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in progress), new voicemail, upcoming events, a USB connection, and text/MMS messages.
Page 38 Press to access the main Home Screen which appears as the default “page” on the device and then slide your finger horizontally across the screen to go to the left or right extended screens. There are four additional screens on either side of the main Home Screen. Think of it as having a desktop so wide that your screen can only display a portion at a time.
Page 39: Using The Applications Tab
Pages on left Quick Screen Access (touch and hold) ) houses all of your available Application tab applications. Some of these applications also exist as Widgets that can be actively placed onto an available screen. Some sample shortcuts are: ) launches the phone-related screen Phone functions (Dialpad, Call log, Contacts, and Favorites.)
Page 40 Press and tap to open the tab loaded with every available local application. To close the Applications screen, tap the icon Home ) or press Scroll though the list and tap an icon to launch the associated application. Scroll though the list and tap an icon to launch the associated application.
Page 41 Application Icons Contacts – Displays the Contacts tab listing current contacts, synced from either your Google or Outlook account (page 86). Contacts can only be synced to a managed account (page 74). – Provides access to both your Outlook Email (Exchange Server-based) work email and Internet email accounts (such as Google, MSN Live, etc., page 159).
Page 42 Application Icons – Access the phone dialpad (page 45). Phone Places – Allows others to find your business on local search results using either Google Search or Google Maps. Poynt – A Location based application that uses your location to find local businesses, retailers, and events around you ( SCVNGR –...
Page 43: Creating Shortcuts
Application Icons Voice Search – Launches your device’s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software and initiates a Google search based on the recognized text (page 110). YouTube – Launches the YouTube to watch videos on YouTube (page 168). Note: The Email application includes access to both Exchange Server-based email and other Internet- based email providers such as Yahoo! and Gmail.
Page 44 Scroll down through the list and locate your desired application. Touch and hold the onscreen icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected icon and closes the Applications tab. The new shortcut then appears to hover over the currently active screen. Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the available screens (Home or Extended).
Page 45 To delete a shortcut: Press activate the Home Screen. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. Drag the icon over the Delete tab ( ) and release it. Adding and Removing Widgets Delete (Shortcut or Widget) Widgets are self-contained...
Page 46: Accessing Recently-Used Applications
To place a widget onto a different screen: Touch and hold the widget until it becomes transparent. Drag it to the edge of your screen. Slowly drag it past the edge of the screen until it turns light blue. Add the widget to the new screen. Repeat these steps to continue moving it to other adjacent screens.
Page 47: Menu Navigation
The device’s built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes its angle/orientation. This allows the device to change the onscreen content (images, video, Web pages) to properly display based on the current angle (some screens may not automatically change). Although most screens will change orientation once the QWERTY keyboard is opened, this feature can be manually enabled to change the orientation for all applicable screens when rotation is detected.
Page 48: Using Context Menus
Selecting Menu Items Using Your Fingers As you navigate through the menu, you activate menu options by tapping the onscreen entry. Select any option by tapping it. Tap an onscreen icon to launch a menu or feature. Scroll your finger across the screen to navigate through a menu list (bottom up or...
Page 49: Displaying Your Phone Number
Note: Not all items have context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no context menu, nothing happens. Using the Notifications Panel The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc).
Page 50: Entering Text Using The Android Keyboard
Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard Selecting a Text Mode using the Android Keyboard Note: Some characters and types, such as some symbols and emoticons are not accessible from the onscreen keyboard. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.
Page 51: Abc Mode
Recipient Send Entry field Suggested words Delete Caps/ALT Text mode Voice Input : There are two available modes: Text mode ?123 mode contains only letters. Text mode button indicates ?123 mode contains only numbers and symbols. ?123 Text mode button indicates Voice Input mode : Tapping this button activates the built-in microphone and voice recognition software.
Page 52: Entering Text Using Swype
Note: A gree circle on the shift key above indicates the keyboard is set to “Shift-Lock” where all characters are entered in uppercase. Tap the corresponding onscreen keys to begin typing your word. If you make a mistake, tap character. Touch and hold By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lower case.
Page 53 Enabling and Configuring Swype The onscreen Android keyboard is the default touchscreen input method on the Galaxy Prevail method of text input is similar to a normal keyboard. You must enable Swype as the Text Input method before you can use it. To enable Swype: From a screen where you can enter text, tap the input field until the Edit text screen displays.
Page 54: Selecting A Text Input Mode In Swype
: determines whether to Show complete trace show the entire path formed by the letters you are sliding over to form a given word. : sets how often the word Word choice window choice selection window appears onscreen. Move the slider between touch : sets how quickly Swype Speed vs.
Page 55 Important: Even if Swype is enabled from within the Language & keyboard menu, you must enable Swype from the Select Input Method context menu. Swype Keyboard Overview a screen area where text, numbers, or Entry field other chacters are entered. deletes characters from the entry field.
Page 56: Entering Numbers And Symbols
: There are two available modes: Text Input mode mode contains only letters. In this mode, 123 ABC the text mode button displays mode contains only numbers and symbols. In this mode, the text mode button displays Swype tips Tapping this button displays the Swype tips and tutorial screen.
Page 57: Creating A Google Account
To enter numbers and symbols: to enter the SYM (symbol) mode. Touch the key for the number or symbol you want to enter. to enter alternate symbols displayed at the top of the key. To enter text: This example shows a user entering the word “there”. Put your finger down on the “t”, and without lifting, glide it to the “h”, and then to the “e”, and then over to the “r”, and back to the “e”.
Page 58: Signing In To Your Google Account
Look for an email from Google, and respond to the new email to both confirm and activate your new account. Signing In to Your Google Account Launch an application that requires a Google account (such as Android Market or Gmail). Click Next >...
Page 59: Making And Answering Calls
Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, tap list. You can also place calls from your new Samsung Galaxy Prevail™ by speed dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 52) and using your Call log listings (page 81).
Page 60: Dialing Options
Dialing Options When you enter numbers within the dialpad, you will see three onscreen options. ) to place a call to your voicemail. Voicemail ) to place a new call to the current Call number. ) to delete the digits from the current Delete number.
Page 61: Missed Call Notification
If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. You may also see the caller’s phone number, if available. Ending a Call Touch and drag to the right across the screen. – or – Press and then tap End call...
Page 62: In-Call Options
Touch and drag across the screen to exit the Emergency Callback mode. Emergency Callback mode: Once you have dialed an emergency number you can press a button to automatically redial the emergency number. Press the red cross button for Emergency Call Back mode.
Page 63 To see additional options, tap to toggle the appearance of the Show/Hide dialpad onscreen dialpad. to initiate a 3-way call (page 141). This can Add call take up to 20 seconds to become available. Merge calls to join two currently active calls (conference).
Page 64: End-Of-Call Options
For example: When you call your bank’s 800 number, use your dialpad to enter your account number and PIN. End-of-Call Options After you receive a call from or make a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, locate the number in your Call log list.
Page 65: Finding A Phone Number
Enter the new number. Press and tap Add to contacts Create new contact If prompted, tap a destination for your new contact to synchronize. The new contact can be created under either your (Gmail) account, or Google (Outlook-Exchange Server account). Note: You will not see the above option to select a destination unless you have previously established a Google or...
Page 66: Using Favorites
Using Favorites Dialing From Favorites You can quickly dial contacts you call frequently by adding them to your Favorites list. Although not assigned to a speed dial number, this is a quick and easy way to dial your favorite Contacts. (See “Adding Entries to Your Favorites”...
Page 67: Plus (+) Code Dialing
Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, Plus Code Dialing automatically enters the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls made from the U.S.). (See “Activating Plus Code Dialing” on page 58.) Press and then tap Touch and hold until you see a “...
Page 68: 2C. Settings
2C. Settings Wireless and Networks (page 54) Call Settings (page 58) Sound Settings (page 60) Display Settings (page 62) Language Settings (page 64) Location Settings (page 65) Security Settings (page 66) Application Settings (page 71) Android Development (page 73) Synchronizing Accounts (page 74) Accessibility Settings (page 77) Voice Input and Output Settings (page 78) Device Updates and Information (page 78)
Page 69 Activating Wi-Fi Press > and tap Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi. Tap the field to activate the feature (green Wi-Fi checkmark indicates active). The device scans for available in-range wireless networks. – or – Press and tap > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings > Wi-Fi To turn Wi-Fi off: Press and tap...
Page 70: Bluetooth Settings
Adding a Wi-Fi Network Press and tap > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings Add Wi-Fi network Bluetooth Settings Using this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a device name, activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices can discover it, or scan for other, available Bluetooth devices so you can pair with them.
Page 71: Usb Connection Settings
USB Connection Settings This menu allows you to select the communcation method for the USB port on the phone. Note: You must disable the Bluetooth feature, and/or USB debugging feature before initiating a USB connection with the phone. Press and tap >...
Page 72: Call Settings
Call Settings Your Galaxy Prevail™ allows you to configure call settings such as Plus code dialing usage, other international dialing options, and TTY configuration. Activating Plus Code Dialing Plus Code dialing allows you to have the phone automatically dial the international access code for your location once you touch and hold (See “Plus (+) Code Dialing”...
Page 73: Dtmf Tones
Your device is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones. Your device and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.
Page 74: Sound Settings
Sound Settings General Sound Settings Silent Mode Use the Silent mode setting when you want to stop the phone from making any noise. In this mode, the speaker is muted and the phone only vibrates to notify you of incoming calls, or other functions that normally have a defined tone or sound as an alert.
Page 75: Ringtone Types
Adjusting the Volume Settings Adjust the volume settings for both the device and Media playback to suit your needs and environment. Press > and tap and drag each of the volume type Volume sliders left (to decrease volume) or right (to increase volume).
Page 76: Display Settings
Tap a notification ringtone from the available list. The ringtone then briefly plays when selected. to assign a ringtone. Activating Feature Sounds You can select whether your Galaxy Prevail™ plays a sound when using the dialpad, when making an onscreen selection, and when an SD card notification occurs.
Page 77: Changing The Display Screen
Window Animation This feature provides the use of animation when onscreen windows are opened and closed. If deactivated, windows pop on and off and no transitions are applied. Press and tap > and select Animation No animations , or animations All animations Changing the Backlight Time Length Select how long the display screen remains lit after you...
Page 78: Language Settings
Adjusting the Date and Time Your Galaxy Prevail™ obtains its time and date information by using the network-provided date, time, and time zone. These values can be manually altered. Press and tap > to disable the feature. Automatic Note: If enabled, you can not alter the date, time zone or time values.
Page 79: Location Settings
Location Settings Your device is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. Note: Turning Location on allows the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Boost mobile applications and services easier to use.
Page 80: Security Settings
Security Settings Accessing the Security Menu All of your Galaxy Prevail™ security settings are available through the Security menu. You can secure your data and limit phone access by requiring a screen unlock pattern every time you turn on the Galaxy Prevail™...
Page 81 Your Device’s Unlock Pattern Feature You can increase security for your Galaxy Prevail™ by creating a screen unlock pattern (disabled by default). When enabled, you must draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen to unlock and regain access to the Galaxy Prevail™.
Page 82 Changing an Unlock Pattern Once you have set an unlock pattern you can easily change the pattern. Draw the unlock pattern. and redraw the saved Change screen lock pattern. None Set up screen lock and select recreate a pattern. What to do if you forget the pattern: If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, a prompt displays and you must wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.
Page 83: Credential Storage
Calling in Lock Mode When your device is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911or Boost Customer Service. Press to reveal the lock screen. Note: The Unlock Pattern applies if the setting is enabled. to reveal the Emergency Emergency call dialpad to place your emergency call.
Page 84: Managing Your Available Memory
Managing Your Available Memory You can manage the information and configuration related to both your microSD card and built-in Galaxy Prevail™ storage memory. The available device memory provided by these two locations is called Internal phone storage To view your Device’s total available memory: Press and tap >...
Page 85: Application Settings
Application Settings You can use the Galaxy Prevail™ for Android application development. Application settings allows you to view application details for applications installed to your phone. You can also manage application data, force applications to stop, and configure the device to install applications from email or downloaded from web sites.
Page 86: Using The Task Manager
To uninstall third-party applications: Press > and tap Applications > Manage applications. Important: Only third-party applications can be uninstalled. Applications preinstalled on the Galaxy Prevail™ can not be removed. Tap the third-party application, and from the screen, tap Application info Manage Running Services This service is an efficient method for managing power consumption and processor/memory resources.
Page 87: Android Development
displays any installed packages or Package applications from the Market that are taking up memory space. Tap Uninstall to remove them from your device. which displays the amount of RAM manager current RAM (Random Access Memory) currently being used and allow you to Clear Memory either Level 1 or Level 2 (both Level memory locations).
Page 88: Synchronizing Accounts
Synchronizing Accounts Your Galaxy Prevail™ provides the ability to synchronize data from a variety of different sources or sites. These accounts can range from Google, a Corporate Exchange Email Server, and other social sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. Corporate and Google accounts provide the ability to synchronize Calendar events and Contacts.
Page 89: Synchronizing Your Corporate Account
. Your Galaxy Prevail™ communicates Sign in with the Google servers to confirm your information. Your existing Gmail account then appears within the Managed accounts screen. Any changes or updates to your Gmail account are then automatically updated to your Galaxy Prevail™.
Page 90 To configure the Corporate management settings: Press > and tap Accounts & sync. within the Corporate account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. Tap the parameters you wish to synchronize. allows you to configure the current Account settings email account settings such as: General settings allows you to configure:...
Page 91: Accessibility Settings
provides access to the Incoming settings Domain, password, and exchange server parameter fields. synchronizes the contacts Sync contacts between your device and the remote exchange server. A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. synchronizes your exchange Sync calendar calendar entries between your device and the remote exchange server.
Page 92: Voice Input And Output Settings
Voice Input and Output Settings These settings allow the Galaxy Prevail™ to provide a verbal readout of onscreen data such as messages and incoming caller information, see “Text-to-Speech” on page 109. Device Updates and Information Use this menu to perform system updates, view legal information, system tutorial information, and other information such as the phone’s hardware and software version information.
Page 93: Resetting Your Phone
displays the kernal version loaded Kernal version for this device. Build number displays the software, build number. displays the hardware version Hardware version for this device. Resetting Your Phone Resetting the Galaxy Prevail™ restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. All data, including downloaded applications are deleted.
Page 94 determines whether you also Search history wish to included personalized search history results in the list of matches. Manage search history personalized search history associated with your current registered Google account. opens a screen where you can Searchable items choose the search categories. Categories include: , or Messaging...
Page 95: 2D. Call Log
2D. Call Log Viewing Call Log (page 81) Call Log Options (page 82) Making a Call From Call Log (page 84) Saving a Number From Call Log (page 84) Altering a Number From Call Log (page 85) Erasing the Call Log (page 85) Viewing Call Log Call Log (History) is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or...
Page 96: Call Log Options
Indicates any received Received: calls that were answered. Indicates any missed calls. Missed: These are routed to your voicemail. Accessing Call Log From Notifications You can also access the Call log from a Missed Call notification. (See “Using the Notifications Panel” on page 35.) To access these call notifications: Locate...
Page 97 call options (tap) Call log screen entry-specific options (touch and hold) Tap a contact entry name or tap an entry to display screen: call options (Incoming/Outgoing call, and Call information Missed call information) provides the time and date of the call and its duration. allows you to redial the Call [Name or Number] entry by name or number.
Page 98: Making A Call From Call Log
Edit number before call the phone number prior to redialing it. (See “Altering a Number From Call Log” on page 85.) allows you to create a new Send text message text message to the selected entry. to save the number if it is not Add to contacts already in your Contacts.
Page 99: Altering A Number From Call Log
Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as Restricted Private Number Altering a Number From Call Log If you need to make a call from Call log and you need to alter the number prior to dialing, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.
Page 100: 2E. Contacts
2E. Contacts Creating a New Contacts Entry (page 86) Confirming Contact Synchronization (page 88) Contacts Menu Options (page 89) Contacts Entry Options (page 90) Editing a Contacts Entry (page 91) Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry (page 91) Editing a Contacts Entry’s Number (page 92) Sending Contacts (page 92) Assigning a Picture to an Entry (page 93) Deleting Entries (page 93)
Page 101 To add a contact: Press and tap Contacts > New contact Shortcut: Enter a phone number from the dialpad and press > Add to contacts > Create new contact If prompted, tap a destination type ( Corporate Note: You will not see the option to select a destination unless you have previously established a Google or Corporate account on the device.
Page 102: Confirming Contact Synchronization
Tip: ICE – In Case of Emergency To make it easier for emergency personnel to identify important contacts, you can list your local emergency contacts under “ICE” in your device’s Contacts list. For example, if your mother is your primary emergency contact, list her as “ICE–Mom”...
Page 103: Contacts Menu Options
Contact entry’s Contacts tab Overview page Contact Group Contact Details Note: Syncing of contacts requires you are logged into your Gmail and Corporate accounts via the device. Contacts Menu Options Press and tap > Touch and hold an entry and select from the available contact menu options: to view the...
Page 104: Contacts Entry Options
to edit the currently selected Contacts Edit contact entry. (See “Editing a Contacts Entry” on page 91.) to erase the currently selected Delete contact Contacts entry. (See “Deleting Entries” on page 93.) Contacts Entry Options Press and tap Tap an entry to display the Contact entry’s overview screen.
Page 105: Editing A Contacts Entry
Editing a Contacts Entry From the Contact’s overview screen, press and tap Tap an option to begin editing. Edit contact. to assign a picture to the entry. [image icon] (See “Assigning a Picture to an Entry” on page 93.) to edit the current name. First name/Last name to add or delete a phone number to the Phone...
Page 106: Editing A Contacts Entry's Number
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Number From the Contact’s overview screen, press and tap Edit contact Tap an existing phone number field. to clear one digit at a time. Re-enter or edit the number. to update the number to the existing Done Contacts entry.
Page 107: Assigning A Picture To An Entry
Assigning a Picture to an Entry Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact calls you. Assigning a picture using the device: From the Contact’s overview screen, press and tap Edit contact Tap the image icon or current image (upper-left). Select Take photo Select photo...
Page 108: Adding Entries To Your Favorites
Adding Entries to Your Favorites The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts entries. Press and tap Touch and hold the entry name from the Contacts tab listing. From the context menu, tap Contacts Entry favorites...
Page 109: 2F. Calendar & Tools
2F. Calendar & Tools Before You Begin (page 95) Calendar (page 95) My Files (page 101) Clock (page 101) Calculator (page 103) ThinkFree Office (page 104) Updating Your Device Firmware (page 104) Updating Your Profile (page 106) Before You Begin Prior to using Google applications such as calendar, you will need to have an active Google account (page 43).
Page 110: Configuring Calendar Settings
To add corporate calendar events to your device’s managed account tracking: Press and tap > Accounts & sync. Locate the corporate email account within the Managed accounts area of the screen. If not present, you will have to add this account (page 75).
Page 111: Adding An Event To The Calendar
configures how the available events are Day views displayed onscreen. Choose from Event list sets the calendar week to start First day of week with either Sunday Monday hides (checked) or displays Hide declined events (unchecked) those events that have been declined via the calendar application.
Page 112 The default view for the Calendar is the view. To change the view, tap the available tabs along the top (in portrait view) or the left (in landscape view) of the Calendar screen. Choose from , and Week List Tap the field and enter a title for the event.
Page 113: Event Reminders
Select a recurrence cycle for the event by tapping field. Selections are: Repeat Daily Every weekday (Mon-Fri) Thursday) Every 2 weeks (Thursday) third Thu) Monthly (on day 17) Enter an event description in the to synchronize your information with your Save corporate account.
Page 114: Erasing All Events
To display an event’s details, tap it from the current screen. Going to the Current Day’s Calendar Menu From Calendar view, press Editing an Existing Event Press and tap Tap an event to reveal its details. Press and tap Edit Make your modifications (event name, location, participants, alarm, repetition, etc).
Page 115: My Files
My Files My Files allows you to view a list from which you can launch a file if the associated application is already on your Galaxy Prevail™ (ex: MP4 and DivX). Note: The best recoding setting for MP4 video playback on this device is H.264 for Android™...
Page 116 Weather Information Alarm Picture Gallery Music Player Launches the Alarm feature. Alarm: 2F. Calendar & Tools Note: Upon your first launch of the Alarm Clock application, three alarm presets are set up by default and ready for you to customize. These alarms are turned off by default.
Page 117: Calculator
Tap the button to change the value. when finished. Note: The number of hours and minutes left before the alarm goes off is briefly displayed onscreen after you set the new alarm time. Tap the Repeat field to select a repeating status for the alarm.
Page 118: Thinkfree Office
Press and tap Advanced panel more advanced features such as (Cosine), and (Tangent). ThinkFree Office ThinkFree Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite that provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline. Press and tap Office Read the End User License Agreement, then tap...
Page 119 If the option is on, email, Calendar and Auto-sync Contacts automatically synchronize whenever a change is made. If the option is off, simply tap Auto-sync within the account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. To back up your Exchange Mail information: Press and tap >...
Page 120: Updating Your Android Operating System
Updating Your Android Operating System This option allows you to update the Android Operating System (OS) on your device using an over-the-air connection. Press and tap > > System Updates > Update Android Follow the onscreen instructions. – or – Locate the Android OS Update Available icon )on the Notifications panel.
Page 121: 2G. Voice Services
2G. Voice Services Voice Dialing (page 107) Opening Menus With Voice Dialer (page 108) Text-to-Speech (page 109) Voice Search (page 110) Important: (Speech to Action) feature will Voice Control not launch if you are currently in an active menu. Voice Dialing You can use your Galaxy Prevail™...
Page 122: Opening Menus With Voice Dialer
Tip: Use Voice Dialer in a quiet environment so it can accurately recognize your commands. Calling a Contact With Voice Dialer Press and tap When you see “ Listening the name and the label for the contact you wish to call.
Page 123: Text-To-Speech
When you see “ ,” say “ .” Listening Open A list of valid actions displays. Tap an option to open the selected menu. Tip: You can also say " " and the name Open of the item you want to open.
Page 124: Voice Search
Important: Before initial use, activate the function to properly activate and use the text-to-speech feature. overrides any conflicting Always use my settings application settings with those you set up within this text-to-speech settings screen. If enabled, and available as a feature, your device defaults to using the text-to-speech feature.
Page 125: 2H. Microsd Card
2H. microSD Card Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter (page 111) Connecting Your Device to Your Computer (page 114) microSD Card Settings (page 117) Important Connection Information (page 118) Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter The microSD Card Your Galaxy Prevail™ is equipped with a preinstalled 2GB SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory card.
Page 126 Note: You can easily damage the microSD card and its adapter by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. Correct WARNING: Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the contact pins. 2H. microSD Card Note: WARNING: microSD card Slot...
Page 127: Microsd Adapter
microSD Icon Indicators The following icons show your microSD card connection status at a glance: – card was unmounted (released from use) from the device. – card was properly unmounted from the device but is missing (card was removed). – card was incorrectly removed and improperly unmounted.
Page 128: Connecting Your Device To Your Computer
Connecting Your Device to Your Computer Before using your Galaxy Prevail™ mass storage capabilities, you need to prepare your device’s data services to synchronize with your desktop or laptop computer. Once you have connected the Galaxy Prevail™ to the computer, you can transfer your data to or from the microSD card.
Page 129 To remove the connection: When you finish transferring data, click the USB device icon on your computer's taskbar, and follow the onscreen instructions to safely unplug the USB cable. Troubleshooting USB Connection If there is ever a circumstance where your setup of the device’s USB connection has an issue, try these troubleshooting tips.
Page 130: Microsd Card
Transferring Data Directly to and From the microSD Card You can access the microSD card and use it just as easily as any other communicating storage device. Insert a memory card into the phone. Note: To use any downloaded Market application that requires a USB connection between your phone and PC, set the USB settings to Mass storage.
Page 131: Microsd Card Settings
microSD Card Settings Viewing Memory in the microSD Card The Galaxy Prevail™ allows you to review the memory allocation of both your device’s internal storage and that of the microSD card. Press and tap > SD card & phone storage Review the available information.
Page 132: Important Connection Information
Important Connection Information To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB cable, the microSD card, or the battery while accessing or transferring files. DO NOT use your computer to change or edit folder or file names on the microSD card, and do not attempt to transfer large amounts of data from the computer to the microSD card.
Page 133: 2I. Camera
2I. Camera Taking Pictures (page 119) Recording Videos (page 123) Note: The storage card that comes installed on your Galaxy Prevail™ allows you to use the camera and camcorder features. All pictures and videos are stored on the internal 2GB SDHC card. The Galaxy Prevail™ supports SDHC cards of up to 32GB.
Page 134: Camera Settings
Press or tap (Your device automatically saves the picture to the folder on the microSD card.) DCIM Camera Settings From camera mode ( following onscreen icons. Settings Store Location White Balance Metering Zoom Settings to access camera hardware settings: 2I. Camera until the shutter sounds.
Page 135: View Your Pictures
determines the way in which the camera Metering determines the exposure. Choose from: Center (default), or Spot 1x, 1.3x, 1.7x, 2.3x, 3x, or 4x. Zoom Press and adjust any of the following options: to switch to video recording mode. Switch to video to access the Gallery of stored camera Gallery images.
Page 136: Camera Gallery Options
Camera Gallery Options Accessing the main gallery provides access to pictures. Press and tap view the gallery of images stored on the microSD card. Press to display gallery-specific options such as , or Share Delete Tap an image to display it, and press More to display to display image details such as file name,...
Page 137: Recording Videos
to upload your current image to your Picasa Picasa account. Tap Upload process. to upload your current image to your Twidroyd Twitter account. Assigning Pictures After taking a picture, assign it as a picture ID for a Contacts entry or as the Home Screen background image (wallpaper).
Page 138: Camcorder Settings
Tap the Video quality icon (see screen on next page) and select a recording video quality: High (30m) : the file size limit is (30m). : the file size is limited by the MMS (Low, 30s) restriction placed on video files that can be attached to MMS text messages.
Page 139: Video Settings
to set the length for your video. Video quality Choose from: High (30 minutes) 352x288), MMS (Low, 30 minutes) size restrictions). Press and adjust any of the following options: to switch to camera shooting Switch to camera mode. to access the Gallery of stored camera Gallery videos.
Page 140 to send the image to another device Bluetooth via Bluetooth. Gmail to attach your video to a new Gmail email message. to attach your video to a new MMS Messaging message. to upload your current viceo to your Twidroyd Twitter account. YouTube to upload your current video file to a YouTube page.
Page 141: 2J. Bluetooth
2J. Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 127) Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 128) Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 129) Sending Contacts via Bluetooth (page 131) Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call (page 132) About Bluetooth 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,...
Page 142: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu
Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: – Bluetooth is active – Bluetooth is connected (paired) and communicating [no icon] – Bluetooth is disabled (default status) Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu menu allows you to set up many Bluetooth settings of the characteristics of your Galaxy Prevail™...
Page 143: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Backspace to erase the old name, and enter a new name. to complete the rename process. To make your Device visible: Verify your Bluetooth is active. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Making your discoverable allows it to be detected by other device for pairing and communication.
Page 144 The external device will also accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code. Once successfully paired to an external device, displays within the Status area. Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth- compatible devices.
Page 145: Sending Contacts Via Bluetooth
To access a paired device’s settings: Verify your Bluetooth is active. From the Bluetooth settings page, the name of the previously paired device. (from the onscreen context menu) Options... and configure the desired options. Press to return to the previous page. Sending Contacts via Bluetooth Depending on your paired device’s settings and capabilities, you may be able to send pictures,...
Page 146: Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During An Active
Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call During an active call, where the audio is being routed through a connected Bluetooth device (headset or hands-free connection), tap to route the device’s audio through the connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through the speaker (Off).
Page 147: Section 3: Boost Service Features
Section 3 Boost Service Features...
Page 148: Boost Service: The Basics
3A. Boost Service: The Basics Text Messaging (SMS) (page 134) Multimedia Messaging (MMS) (page 135) Caller ID (page 140) Call Waiting (page 140) Making a 3-Way Call (page 141) Call Forwarding (page 142) Text Messaging (SMS) With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless device and another messaging-ready phone.
Page 149: Multimedia Messaging (Mms)
Accessing Text Messages To read a text message: When you receive a text message, you will see it listed within the Messaging screen. Tap the message to open it and then scroll down and view its entire content. To reply to a text message: While the message is open, tap the compose field and then type your reply message.
Page 150 If applicable, tap an available matching recipient or continue entering the phone number or email address. Tap the Type to compose message. Press and tap Attach Select a multimedia attachment type: : Opens the Gallery application. Use the Pictures onscreen navigation to select the picture you wish to send with the outgoing message.
Page 151 Volume Meter Recording duration Record Play Stop Controls : Opens the Slideshow Edit slideshow to create a new slide (this is a Add slide placeholder for new images to be added, similar to a playlist). Tap the created slide (example, Slide 1), tap , and then select the picture you Add picture want to add to the slide.
Page 152 Current Image Caption Field Slideshow Controls When you are finished creating your new MMS message, tap Send To view and play a multimedia message: Press and tap Messages are threaded and display in the order in which they are received. When you select a number, all the messages sent from that number display.
Page 153: Deleting A Message Or Message Thread
Deleting a Message or Message Thread Press and tap Touch and hold the message entry (or thread) to display the context menu. Delete thread and once prompted, tap complete the process. If there is only one message in a thread, the selected message is deleted.
Page 154: Caller Id
Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. Press and tap onscreen dialpad.
Page 155: Making A 3-Way Call
to send the call to your voicemail box. Ignore – or – Touch and drag to the right to accept or to the left to ignore the incoming call. To switch back to the first caller: Press and tap Swap calls Tip: For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing...
Page 156: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your Galaxy Prevail™ is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding. To activate Call Forwarding: Press and tap the onscreen dialer.
Page 157: 3B. Web And Data Services
3B. Web and Data Services Getting Started With Data Services (page 143) Navigating the Web (page 145) Wi-Fi (page 151) Email (page 154) Using the Android Market (page 163) Launching Re-Boost (page 164) Launching Hookt (Wireless Chatroom) (page 165) Using Navigation (page 165) Getting Started With Data Services With your Boost service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services.
Page 158: Data Connection Status And Indicators
Updating Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your device. Press and tap > About phone > System Updates Update Profile Launching a Web Connection Press and tap connection starts and you see the home page.)
Page 159: Navigating The Web
Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and websites during a data session is easy once you have learned a few basics. Note: Prior to gaining access to the Boost Web home page, you may be asked to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number and tap .
Page 160: Browser Menu
Going Back To go back one page: Press on your device. Repeat this process to keep going back through your Web page history of recently visited pages. Note: You can use for deleting text when you are entering text. Going to a Web Page Tap the field (top of the browser window) Address...
Page 161 : Returns you to the page viewed before you Forward used the Back key to view a previous page. More : Provide additional browser options: Assigns the current Web page as Add bookmark new bookmark. Find on page Searches the current Web page for a word.
Page 162 Going to a Specific Website To go to a particular website by entering a URL (website address): Tap the field and enter a website address. As you type the address, if your desired website appears within the suggested sites list, tap the entry to begin surfing.
Page 163 : New pages are launched in Open in background a separate page and displayed behind the current one. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. : Sets the current home page for Set home page the Web browser (page 149). Adjusting Browser Privacy Settings Press to open the browser menu.
Page 164 . Notifies you if there is a Show security warnings security issue with the current website. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. Press to return to the browser. Advanced Browser Settings You can select Google, Yahoo!, or Bing as you default search engine while surfing the web.
Page 165: Wi-Fi
Enter a descriptive name for the new bookmark and tap to store the new entry to your Bookmarks list. Creating Bookmarks From Other Tabs From any open Web page, press Bookmarks Tap either Most visited History Touch and hold an entry from the list to display an onscreen popup menu.
Page 166 Hot Spots, or Secured (requiring knowledge of the router name and password). Turning Wi-Fi On and Off By default, your Galaxy Prevail™ Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs. To turn Wi-Fi on: Press >...
Page 167 If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP’s password. The show password option password as you type it instead of only showing asterisks (****). to store the new information and Save connect to your target network. Note: The next time your device connects to a previously accessed or secured wireless network, you are not prompted to enter the wireless password again, unless you reset your device back to its factory default settings.
Page 168: Email
Note: Contact your IP service provider for IP settings and other information. Email Your Galaxy Prevail™ Email applications let you access and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one convenient location. Although there is a separate Gmail application, the main email application can manage both Internet- based email services (Gmail™...
Page 169: Opening Gmail
From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to www.google.com Depending on your synchronization settings, Google Mail messages (along with calendar events, phone numbers and other contact information) on your device are automatically synchronized between your device and your Gmail/Google Mail account on the Web. Note: You must have a valid and active Google account prior to using this email client.
Page 170 You can add as many message recipients as you want. Note: To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other recipients, press and tap Add Cc/Bcc Tap the field and enter the email subject. Subject Tap the Compose Mail...
Page 171 To reply to an email message: With the email message displayed: tap one of the arrows (called out in on the screen) to reply to the message. Aaron Taylor ataylr@samsung and tap Reply SammyAsh@gmail.com Sammy, Enter a new message then tap...
Page 172 : Allows you to create an email signature Signature for your outgoing Gmail emails. Confirm actions : Shows a dialog whenever you perform selected actions such as: Send : Makes ‘Reply all’ the default response Reply all for outgoing messages. : Automatically advances to another Auto-advance message after handling the message (viewing,...
Page 173 Email Setting Up an Email Account Press and tap Enter the Email address and Password for this account. The first time you connect, you are asked to give this Internet mail account a unique onscreen name and enter a From name (displayed in your outgoing emails within the From The unique account name is used to differentiate...
Page 174 to open your inbox. Inbox Press and tap Compose Enter the message recipient’s email address in the field. If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. You can add as many message recipients as you want.
Page 175 Configuring Email Settings Press and tap Tap the email account from the Accounts area of the Email screen. to open the contents of your inbox. Inbox Press and tap More > Account settings “Synchronizing Your Corporate Account” on page 75.) This menu provides both field information and settings: allows you to configure:...
Page 176 allows you to create an outgoing Signature email signature attached to new emails sent from your device. Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) The main Email application ( access to your Outlook Exchange server via your device. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or 2007 as the email system, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts, and Task information directly with your...
Page 177: Using The Android Market
to activate a device administrator or Activate to cancel. See “Device Administration” on Cancel page 69. Note: You can set up multiple Work Email (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) accounts active on your device. Opening Microsoft Exchange Email Press and tap Email Press and tap Accounts...
Page 178: Launching Re-Boost
Note: Use caution with applications which request access to any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of data usage times. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to pay for the application. Check the progress of the current download by opening the Notifications panel. After the item is downloaded and installed on your device, the content download icon the notification area of the status bar.
Page 179: Launching Hookt (Wireless Chatroom)
Touch any onscreen option. to view your current account balance. Call Balance to view your current Re-Boost prepaid Re-Boost minute balance. to view your detailed account My Account information. Launching Hookt (Wireless Chatroom) Hookt® is one of the world’s largest private mobile communities.
Page 180 Tap the search field and and enter any address, or business. – or – and speak a command. – or – Select one of the following options: Drive To : displays categories of places in which to drive (Recent Places, Address, Contacts, Places, Airport).
Page 181: Entertainment: Music, Video, & Games
3C. Entertainment: Music, Video, & Games Getting Started with Music (page 167) Music (page 167) YouTube (page 168) Preloaded Games (page 169) Twidroyd (page 169) Getting Started with Music You can download music from Android Market, or save music files to your memory card, and then listen to the music over the speaker, or using a stereo or Bluetooth headset.
Page 182: Youtube
Creating a Playlist Press and tap phone searches through your phone memory and memory card for compatible music files and displays them. Touch and hold a song to add to a playlist. A popup menu displays. and select either a Add to playlist playlist or select...
Page 183: Preloaded Games
Press to open the onscreen menu and tap field to search for specific videos, scroll Search down to browse through the main page thumbnails. To view a video, tap an available preview thumbnail or tap the title link. Press to return to the previous page. Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view content.
Page 184: 3D. Gps Navigation
3D. GPS Navigation GPS Services (page 170) Google Maps (page 171) TeleNav GPS Navigator (page 172) Getting Driving Directions (page 174) Navigation (page 177) Poynt (page 178) GPS Services Your Galaxy Prevail™ built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including Maps Navigation...
Page 185: Google Maps
Since this feature is based on Google’s location service, you will need to agree to allow Google to collect anonymous information. to accept the terms of service. Agree Google Maps Use this application to find directions, location information, business addresses, etc., all right from your Galaxy Prevail™.
Page 186: Telenav Gps Navigator
Note: > (Maps) This keyword can be a category name (such as pizza, steak, burger), a business name (Samsung, Boost), or a Google friend who is sharing their location. (bottom left) to reveal a detailed list of information corresponding to those matches now displayed on your screen with lettered pins.
Page 187: Using Telenav Gps Navigator
Getting Started with TeleNav GPS Navigator Before using the TeleNav GPS Navigator application for the first time you will initiate the application, read the terms of use, and allow the application to load some initial files. This is a one-time process and after initialization you simply launch the application and begin navigating.
Page 188: Getting Driving Directions
Places : displays categories of places in which to navigate. Maps & Traffic : displays a map of your current location. Also displays current traffic conditions for this location. : displays a list of local applications, Local Apps such as Movies, in which to search. 3D.
Page 189: Using A Physical Address
Using a Physical Address Press and tap > Drive To > Address. Manually enter the new address and receive driving directions from the GPS network. – or – and speak the address. Tap one of the displayed routes, then tap Follow both the onscreen and audio directions.
Page 190 To create a My Favorites location: Press and tap My Favorites Press the (lower, right corner). Tap a category for the location you want to save (for example, Current Location). Select a location from Current Location, Recent Places, enter an Address, select a contact location, or select another location and tap The location saves to your My Favorites list.
Page 191: Navigation
Configuring Your Navigation Preferences Press and tap > Press > Settings Touch an entry to change its current setting: : allows you to alter the phone number, Profile name, and email address registered with the serice. General: allows you to change general settings, including: : allows you to assign a current Language...
Page 192: Poynt
GPS communication to your device) to provide various location-based services. Enabling GPS Location Press and tap > Location & security . A checkmark indicates Use GPS satellites activation. Navigation Options Press and tap Read the onscreen disclaimer and tap Choose from the following onscreen options: to use the voice recognition Speak Destination feature to search for matching locations in your...
Page 193 Touch and rotate the Poynt icons until the category you wish to seach for displays, then tap the category icon and begin using Poynt. Note: In landscape mode, just tap an icon (category) to begin. 3D. GPS Navigation...
Page 195: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 196: Important Safety Information
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 185) Caring for the Battery (page 186) Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 187) Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling (page 189) Owner’s Record (page 190) User Guide Proprietary Notice (page 190) 4A. Important Safety...
Page 197: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
Note: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint-authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Failure to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty. Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
Page 198 Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground.
Page 199: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device
Not all mobile devices have been rated. Mobile devices that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box. Your Samsung Galaxy Prevail™ has an M4 rating These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of...
Page 200: Caring For The Battery
Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a combined rating of six for “excellent use.” This is synonymous for T ratings. Sprint further suggests you experiment with multiple phones (even those not labeled M3/T3 or M4/T4) while in the store to find the one that works best with your hearing aid device.
Page 201: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy
The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time.
Page 202: Fcc Radio Frequency Emission
SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. 1.5 centimeters ) from your The highest reported SAR values of the SPH-M820 are: PCS mode (Part 24) Head: 0.84 W/Kg, Body: 0.56 W/Kg FCC Radio Frequency Emission This phone meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines.
Page 203: Owner's Record
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine Samsung accessories, and other unwanted electronics, in accordance with local regulations and through an approved recycler.
Page 204: Manufacturer's Warranty
Record the serial number in the space provided below. This is helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Samsung Trender™ (M380) Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice Nuance®, VSuite™, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its...
Page 205 What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC ("SAMSUNG") warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of...
Page 206 Product; (j) any other acts which are not the fault of SAMSUNG; or (i) Product used or purchased outside the United States.
Page 207 NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE...
Page 208 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1301 E.
Page 209 Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
Page 210 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
Page 211 Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of...
Page 212 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.
Page 214 Index Numerics 3G Data disabling 142 enabling 142 3G data enabling 57 911 Emergency how to call 47 About Phone 78 Accessibility settings 77 Accessing recently-used applications 32 Activating DDTM 58 feature sounds 62 Wi-Fi 55 Activating Bluetooth 56 Add to favorites 94 Adding a Wi-Fi network 56 widgets 31...
Page 215 Bluetooth Settings 56 Brightness settings 62 Browser advanced settings 150 creating bookmarks 150 creating new Home page opening the menu 146 page settings 148 privacy settings 149 security settings 149 Calculator using 103 Calendar adding an event to 97 editing an existing event 100 erasing a day’s event 100 erasing all events 100 event reminders 99...
Page 216 using Task Manager 72 Collecting Personal Data accesibility settings 77 Connecting your Device to a PC 114 Contact Entry add a contact 87 assigning as a Favorite 52 Contact Synchronization confirming 88 Contacts add a number to 91 assigning a picture to an entry 93 deleting entries 93 editing an entry number 92...
Page 217 charging the battery 16 creating a Google Account creating and managing folders 32 creating shortcuts 29 customizing the Home Screen 29 displaying your phone number 35 entering text using Swype 38 extending battery life 18 function keys 18 menu navigation 33 removing a shortcut 31 removing the battery 15 selecting an Android text...
Page 218 Email adding new accounts 160 composing a message 159 icons and shortcuts 154 introduction 154 opening a message 159 refresh messages 159 setting up an account 159 settings 161 status bar - notifications 154 Emergency Numbers calling 47 Ending a Call 47 End-of-Call options 50 Enhanced 911 Information 48...
Page 219 accessing messages 156 composing 155 creating a signature 156 deleting a message 157 opening 155 replying to a message 157 setting up an account 155 settings 157 Google Management Settings sync calendar 75 sync contacts 75 synch Gmail 75 Google Maps how to find your location 171 launching the application sync the GPS satellites 171...
Page 220 Making a Call from Call Log 84 from Favorites 52 Making Calls 45 dialing options 46 Managing Available Memory Memory viewing available 70 Memory Card inserting in the device 112 removing from the device viewing storage information Menu i–vi Menu Navigation 33 selecting items 34 Menu Options selecting by tapping 34...
Page 221 Notifications Panel using 35 Owner’s Record 189 Password Lock 68 Phone turning off 15 Phone Lock how to 66 Phone Number how to find 51 how to save 50 how to view 35 PIN Lock 68 Playlist creating 168 Plus Code activating for dialing 58 Plus Code Dialing 53 Pop-up Menus...
Page 222 changing 62 SCVNGR playing the game 169 Search using Google Search 20 Search Settings configuring 79 Secure Credentials install from SD card 69 Security Menu accessing 66 Security Settings accessing Security menu 66 changing an unlock pattern creating an unlock pattern 67 device administration 69 forget unlock pattern 68 lock using PIN or password...
Page 223 entering text using 38 keyboard overview 41 selecting a text input mode Synchronizing corporate email account 75 corporate events to calendar Gmail or corporate contacts Google contacts, Gmail, and Calendar 75 settings for data 74 System Updates profile 106 Task Manager using 72 TeleNav GPS configuring navigation...
Page 224 updating for data services Using the Android keyboard 36 Vibration Mode activating 60 Viewing phone number 35 Visible Passwords using 68 Voice Dialer activating 107 calling a contact 108 calling a phone number 108 opening menus with 108 Voice Recognizer settings 109 Voice Search using 110...
Page 225 how to use 55 YouTube launching the application Index...

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Samsung Galaxy Prevail SPH-M820 User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

1A. Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Phone

2A. Device Basics

Making and Answering Calls

2C. Settings

2D. Call Log

2E. Contacts

2F. Calendar & Tools

2G. Voice Services

2H. Microsd Card

2I. Camera

2J. Bluetooth

Section 3: Boost Service Features

Boost Service: the Basics

3B. Web and Data Services

Entertainment: Music, Video, & Games

3D. GPS Navigation

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Important Safety Information

Manufacturer's Warranty

Quick Links

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