Page 1: User Guide
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Get Started ............................ 1 Your Phone at a Glance ......................1 Set Up Your Phone ........................ 2 Activate Your Phone ......................3 Complete the Setup ....................... 4 Set Up Voicemail ........................5 Sprint Account Information and Help ..................5 Sprint Account Passwords .....................
Page 3 Assistant Menu ........................24 Enter Text ..........................26 Text Input Methods ....................... 26 Google Voice Typing ....................26 Samsung Keyboard ...................... 27 Swype ........................... 28 Tips for Editing Text ..................... 29 Phone Calls ..........................30 Make Phone Calls ........................ 30 Call Using the Keypad ....................
Page 4 Gmail/Google ........................49 Create a Google Account ..................... 49 Sign in to Your Google Account ................... 50 Access Gmail ....................... 50 Send a Gmail Message ....................50 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ................51 Samsung Account........................ 51 Email ............................ 52...
Page 5 Add an Email Account ....................52 Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ............52 Compose and Send Email .................... 53 Reply or Forward Email ....................54 Manage Your Email Inbox .................... 54 Email Settings ......................55 Delete an Email Account ....................58 Text and Multimedia Messaging ..................
Page 6 Samsung Hub ........................77 Use Samsung Hub ....................... 78 Samsung Link ........................79 Configure Samsung Link Settings ................80 Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device ..........81 Sprint Zone .......................... 81 Story Album ......................... 82 WatchON ..........................82 Web and Data ..........................
Page 7 Internet Browser ........................90 Lumen Toolbar........................90 Camera and Video ........................91 Camera ..........................91 Take a Picture ......................92 Record Videos ......................92 Camera Options ......................93 Quick Camera Settings ....................94 Advance Camera Settings .................... 95 Gallery ..........................96 View Photos and Videos ....................
Page 8 S Translator ........................ 113 S Voice ........................114 Voice Recorder ......................114 Voice Search ......................115 Bluetooth ........................... 115 Turn Bluetooth On or Off .................... 115 Pairing with a Bluetooth Device .................. 116 Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device ................116 Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ............
Page 9 Mobile Networks ......................129 Tethering ........................130 VPN ..........................130 Roaming ........................131 NFC ........................... 131 Turn NFC On or Off ....................131 Android Beam ......................132 S Beam ..........................132 Turn S Beam On or Off ....................132 Nearby Devices ......................... 132 Screen Mirroring ........................
Page 10 Default Notification Sound ..................141 Vibrate When Ringing ....................141 Dialing Keypad Tone ....................142 Touch Sounds ......................142 Screen Lock Sound ....................142 Emergency Tone ......................142 Adapt Sound ....................... 143 Home Screen Mode ......................143 Call Settings........................143 Set Up Call Rejection Messages ................
Page 11 Google Voice Typing Settings ..................152 Samsung Keyboard Settings ..................152 Swype Settings ......................154 Voice Search Settings ....................155 Text-To-Speech Options .................... 155 Pointer Speed ......................156 Motions and Gestures......................156 Smart Screen ........................157 Smart Stay ........................157 Voice Control ........................
Page 12: Get Started
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features. Get Started...
Page 13: Set Up Your Phone
Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone. 1. Install the battery.  Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.  Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, and gently press the battery into place.
Page 14: Activate Your Phone
2. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Jack on the bottom of the phone. 3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging Head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours.
Page 15: Complete The Setup
Samsung Account: Your Samsung Account is used for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much more. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or sign up for a new Samsung Account.
Page 16: Set Up Voicemail
Set Up Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. 1.
Page 17: 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 Premium Service 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.
Page 18: 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 19: Phone Basics
Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout.
Page 20 ● Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes. ●...
Page 21: Turn Your Screen On And Off
Turn Your Phone On and Off Use the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on or off. Turn Your Phone on or off ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Key. The screen remains blank while your phone is off. If the phone is off during charging, the screen displays a charging animation.
Page 22: Touchscreen Navigation
Touchscreen Navigation Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard, select items on-screen such as application and settings icons, or press on-screen buttons, simply tap them with your finger. Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.
Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Rotate
Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: You can control screen rotation with the Auto-rotate screen setting. To make this selection, press and tap >...
Page 26: Features
Features Your phone offers new features for using gestures to interact with your phone. Motions and Gestures Interact with your phone using motions of the phone itself, or with gestures you make with your hands. Motion Control your phone with natural movements, like putting the phone to your ear to call a contact displayed on the screen.
Page 27: Smart Screen
Smart Screen Smart screen features allow you to have your phone automatically detect when you are looking at the screen. Smart screen features include: ● Smart stay: The screen will not time out as long as you are looking at it. Smart screen uses the front camera to detect when you are facing the screen.
Page 28: 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 29: Add And Remove Primary Shortcuts
Add Shortcuts from the Home Screen 1. Press to display the main Home screen, and then navigate to the desired screen. 2. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen, and then tap Apps and widgets. 3. Touch and hold the application icon, and then drag it to a position on the home screen. 4.
Page 30: Add And Remove Widgets
Add and Remove Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that reside either in your Widgets tab or on the main or extended Home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an on-screen application. ® Widgets can include Contacts shortcuts, bookmarks, Facebook status windows, Gmail and email accounts, and many other types of apps.
Page 31: 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 and hold the Status bar and drag it down. Status Icons Icon Description...
Page 32 Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call New email New Gmail New message New voicemail Event USB connection Updates available Downloading Connected to a PC using Kies air. Keyboard active Phone Basics...
Page 33: 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 34: Quick Settings
Access the Notifications Panel 1. Touch and slide downward from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel. Slide the Notification Panel upward to close it. 2. Tap ongoing events or notifications to view details, or to launch the related app or feature.
Page 35: Assistant Menu
 NFC: Enable NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your phone and another NFC device by touching the devices together, typically back-to- back. For more information, see NFC.  Driving mode: Read new notifications aloud. For more information, see Driving Mode.
Page 36  Set volume: Set the system volume.  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. ...
Page 37: Enter Text
Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. ● Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text.
Page 38: Samsung Keyboard
1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel, and then tap Select input method > Samsung keyboard. 2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options: ...
Page 39: Swype
Swype Swype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap letters to enter words. Swype provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which can compensate for tapping the wrong keys on the virtual QWERTY keyboards.
Page 40: Tips For Editing Text
Tips for Editing Text These tips allow you to cut or copy selected text and paste it into a separate selected area. 1. In a text entry field, double-tap the text. 2. Touch and drag the sliders to highlight and select the desired text. 3.
Page 41: Phone Calls
Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone’s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Keypad The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dialer screen. 1.
Page 42: Call From Contacts
Call from Contacts You can place calls directly from your Contacts list using either of the following procedures. Note: You can access Contacts directly from the Phone app. Tap and then tap the Contacts tab at the top of the screen. 1.
Page 43: Receive Phone Calls
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features GPS (Global Positioning System), which is used for E911 emergency location service, where available. When you place a call to 911, the GPS feature of your phone provides information about your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.
Page 44: Reject A Call With A Text Message
Reject a Call with a Text Message You can automatically reject an incoming call by sending a text message to the caller. 1. Touch and drag Reject call with message toward the top of the screen. 2. Select an existing message and tap - or - Tap Create new message to send a new text message.
Page 45: 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, then returns to regular Caller ID.
Page 46: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have Call Forwarding is activated. Note: You are charged a higher rate for forwarded calls. Activate Call Forwarding 1.
Page 47: Speed Dials
● Mute: turns the onboard microphone either on or off.  Tap Mute during a call to mute the microphone. A green line will appear under the Mute button.  Tap Mute again to unmute the microphone. The green line will disappear when Mute is not activated.
Page 48: Voicemail
Edit Speed Dials 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Tap > Speed dial setting. 3. Tap > Change order, and then tap the entry you want to move. This will highlight the entry. 4. Tap an unassigned space. (For example, if you select an entry in space 12, and space 8 shows "Not assigned,"...
Page 49: Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
Note: Voicemail Password—Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone can access your voicemail messages. Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages You can access your voicemail by using the following process. 1.
Page 50: Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail offers a new way to manage your voicemail. Use Visual Voicemail to: ● View your voicemails as text. ● Choose messages to view. You don’t have to listen to them in the order they arrived. ● Archive important messages.
Page 51: Logs Options
Logs Options The following procedures will guide you through accessing and understanding your call log options. 1. Press and tap Phone > Logs. 2. Touch and hold a call to display the options list.  Copy to dialing screen  Send number ...
Page 52: 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 53: Contacts Options
 Share namecard via: Share contact(s) with others using Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct.  Merge accounts: Combines phone contacts with a Google or Samsung Account.  Accounts: Displays accounts set up on your phone.  Speed dial setting: Allows you to assign a speed dial number to a selected contact.
Page 54: Add A Contact
Add a Contact You can add contacts directly from the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap at the top of the screen. 3. Tap Device to store the contact on your phone, or tap an account to store the contact. 4.
Page 55: Save A Phone Number
Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad. 1. Press and tap Phone. 2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen keypad. 3. Tap Add to contacts, and then tap Create contact or Update existing. 4.
Page 56: Assign A Picture To A Contact
Assign a Picture to a Contact Adding a picture to a contact entry creates a more personal and easily recognized entry. For example, when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the associated picture will display. You can assign a picture from Gallery, or take a new picture with Camera. 1.
Page 57: Link A Contact
Link a Contact When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, phone, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Your phone’s Contacts application lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. 1. Press and tap Contacts.
Page 58: Groups
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. Create a New Group 1. Press and tap Contacts.
Page 59: Share A Contact
Send a Message to a Group 1. Press and tap Contacts. 2. Tap the Groups tab, and then tap a group. 3. Tap > Send message. 4. Select the recipients of the new message and then tap Done. 5. Type your message, and then tap Share a Contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct.
Page 60: Accounts And Messaging
Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, text and multimedia messaging, social networking accounts, and Google Hangouts.
Page 61: Sign In To Your Google Account
Sign in to Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account. 1. Press and tap > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts tab > Add account > Google > Existing. 3.
Page 62: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages
> Forward to send the message to a new recipient. 4. To send the message, tap Samsung Account Create a Samsung Account for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much more. 1. Press and tap >...
Page 63: Email
Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts. You can also access your Exchange ActiveSync email on your phone. Add an Email Account Email allows you to send and receive email using various email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email.
Page 64: Compose And Send Email
Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. 1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
Page 65: Reply Or Forward Email
 for more options, including Send email to myself, Schedule sending, Priority, Tracking options, and Security options. 4. To send the message, tap Reply or Forward Email Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer. 1.
Page 66: Email Settings
Sort Email Messages 1. Press and tap Apps > Email. 2. On the email account Inbox, tap > Sort by. 3. Select an option to sort email messages. Delete Email Messages 1. Press and tap Apps > Email. 2. On the email account Inbox, tap the check boxes beside each email message you want to delete.
Page 67 • Delay email sending: Delay the sending of emails so that they can be cancelled if needed. When enabled, a Cancel button will display for a specified time after you tap Send. If you enable Delay email sending, use the Set length of delay option to choose how long to delay.
Page 68  Out of office settings: Send out of office auto-replies during a set period.  Default account: Assign an account as the default email account for outgoing messages. When you launch an email from other apps, the email will automatically be from this account.
Page 69: Delete An Email Account
• Sync Task: Synchronize emails between your phone and the account. • Exchange server settings: Configure Exchange server settings. Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your phone, you can remove it. 1. Press and tap Apps >...
Page 70: New Messages Notification
 Record video: Launch the Camera to record a video, and then add it to your message by tapping Save.  Audio: Choose a sound from Music.  Record audio: Launch Voice Recorder to record a new sound.  S Memo: Launch S Memo to choose or create a memo. For more information, Memo.
Page 71: Managing Messages
Managing Messages Messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or ‘threads’ in the All messages screen. Threads let you see all exchanged messages with a contact. View a Message 1. Press and tap Messaging.
Page 72: Messaging Settings
Protect a Message from Deletion You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the thread. 1. Press and tap Messaging. 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a message thread. 3.
Page 73  Roaming auto retrieve: Control whether message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded while your phone is in roaming mode.  MMS alert: Set the phone to alert you when you make a change to a message that will convert the message to a multimedia message (MMS). ...
Page 74: Social Networking Accounts
 Add to spam numbers: Enables you to add telephone numbers which will be automatically flagged as spam, when Spam settings is enabled.  Add to spam phrases: Enables you to add text phrases which will be automatically flagged as spam, when Spam settings is enabled. ...
Page 75: Messenger
Messenger Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation. When you get a new conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your phone. Note: You must be currently signed into your Google account to use Hangouts. ■...
Page 76: Apps And Entertainment
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible on the Apps screen. Google Play Store ™ The Google Play Store app is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games.
Page 77: Create A Google Wallet Account
Warning! Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with apps that have access to many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you agree to the download and installation on this screen, you are responsible for the results of using this item on your phone. 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.
Page 78: Google Play Books
Google Play Books Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier. With Google Play Books, you can shop the world's largest selection of e-books and read them anywhere you like—on a tablet, phone, e-reader, or the Web. ■ Press and tap Apps >...
Page 79: Sprint Tv & Movies
Sprint TV & Movies The Sprint TV & Movies application offers access to a wide variety of channels. Subscription options include comprehensive basic packages, as well as a full menu of “a la carte” channels. Note: Available categories and content are subject to change. Visit sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information on channels and pricing.
Page 80: Group Play
Group Play Use Group Play to share media from your phone to other devices, via Wi-Fi, using your phone as an AP (Access Point). Many of your phone’s apps offer sharing via Group Play. Tap to find sharing options, usually from the Share via list of options. To use Group Play, all participants must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Page 81: Cbs Sports
Join a Group 1. Press and tap Apps > Group Play. 2. Tap Join Group. Your phone scans for nearby available groups. Your phone can only detect groups on the same Wi-Fi network your phone is connected to. 3. Select a group to join. After connecting, you can see and interact with the group’s shared media.
Page 82: Music
Music The Music app plays music files. Use Music to browse your music library, play songs, and create playlists. You can also set songs as ringtones for incoming calls, or as alarm tones. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer.
Page 83 4. While playing music, use these controls:  Select Device: Streams the current music file to another device using Screen Mirroring. For more information, see Screen Mirroring.  Favorite: Assign the current song as a Favorite.  Shuffle: Shuffles the current list of songs randomly, or play songs in order. ...
Page 84 Set a Song as a Ringtone or Alarm Tone You can set a song as a ringtone for all incoming calls, or for a contact. You can also set a song as an alarm tone. 1. Press and tap Apps > Music.
Page 85: Sprint Music Plus
• Adapt Sound: Customize sound output when you are listening with earphones. Only available when earphones are inserted into the earphone jack. • Play speed: Touch and drag the slider to set the default speed for music playback. • Music auto off: Choose a time period for music to play, after which Music will end.
Page 86: Navigation
Purchase and Download Music from the Sprint Music Plus Store From the Sprint Music Plus Store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your phone. 1. Press and tap Apps > Sprint Music Plus > Music Store. 2.
Page 87: Google Local
Google Local Google Local uses your location to help you find nearby destinations, such as restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions, ATMs and gas stations, or you can enter a location. The Local service is accessible through the Google Maps app. ■ Press and tap Apps >...
Page 88: Tripadvisor
Apps > TripAdvisor. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Samsung Apps Browse, search, and find apps to download and install on your phone. Log in to your Samsung Account to manage your downloads. ■ Press and tap Apps >...
Page 89: Use Samsung Hub
Samsung Hub. ● Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or “the service”) that are also registered to the same account. ● You may remove a device from your account no more than once every 90 days.
Page 90: Samsung Link
TV, stream content, and even keep tabs on who calls or sends text messages with real-time, on-screen monitoring. Samsung Link allows users to share their in-device media content with other external devices using DLNA certified™ (Digital Living Network Alliance) Devices. These external devices must also be DLNA-compliant.
Page 91: Configure Samsung Link Settings
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:  MY RECENT CONTENT: Media you’ve recently viewed.
Page 92: Use Samsung Link To Share Media With Another Device
Video optimization: When turned On, video quality for streamed video content is optimized depending on current network conditions.  Password lock: When turned On, access to Samsung Link on your phone is password-protected. You must enter your Samsung Account password to start Samsung Link.
Page 93: Story Album
Story Album With Story Album, you can create a digital album of your story in media. Special moments will be on a timeline, and if you wish, you can have your album published as a hard copy. ■ Press and tap Apps >...
Page 94: Web And Data
Web and Data The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Apps and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar. Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet.
Page 95: Connect To A Different Wi-Fi Network
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi. 2. 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.
Page 96: Hotspot
Hotspot Use your phone as an Internet Access Point (AP) using Hotspot. This allows up to eight other devices to connect to the AP via a Wi-Fi network—giving the connected devices access to the Internet. Turn On Hotspot 1. Press and tap >...
Page 97: Connections Optimizer
Delete a Device 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections tab > Hotspot. 2. Tap Allowed devices > Delete. 3. Tap each device you want to delete, or tap Select all. 4. Tap Delete. Connections Optimizer The Connections Optimizer is a tool that automatically selects the best mobile network for your phone, including "remembered"...
Page 98: Data Services General Information (3G And 4G Networks)
Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone. Important! Certain data services requests may require additional time to process.
Page 99: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
Important! 4G service must be added to your account before attempting a connection to the 4G network. 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 100: Add A Vpn
Add a VPN Configure a connected to a VPN. You must have a Pattern, PIN, or Password screen lock set before adding a VPN. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap More networks > VPN. 3. Tap to add a VPN with these options: ...
Page 101: Chrome
Chrome Use Chrome for Mobile to browse fast and sign in to bring your Chrome experience from your computer, anywhere you go. For more information, visit google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/mobile. ■ Press and tap Apps > Chrome. Internet Browser Your phone’s Internet browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using your phone’s 3G or 4G Mobile data or Wi-Fi connections.
Page 102: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then pressing the camera key. ■...
Page 103: Take A Picture
Take a Picture You can take pictures with your phone’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. Press and tap Apps > Camera. 2. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.
Page 104: Camera Options
3. Tap Record Video to begin recording. While recording, you can use these options:  Tap the screen to change the focus area to the area you tapped.  Capture to take a still picture while continuing recording.  Pause to temporarily stop recording. ...
Page 105: Quick Camera Settings
• Best photo: Allows you to select the best shot from multiple shots you take at the same time. • Continuous shot: Captures a series of photo continuously at a rate of 3 per second for as long as you touch and hold the Capture button (maximum of 20 photos at a time).
Page 106: Advance Camera Settings
 Share: Tap to choose a method for sharing pictures and videos. You can choose Share shot, Buddy photo share, or Remote viewfinder.  Hide Settings: Tap to hide Quick camera settings. Advance Camera Settings Use Advanced settings to configure default options for pictures and videos. 1.
Page 107: Gallery
• Exposure value: Adjust the brightness of pictures. • Guidelines: When On, guidelines display on the screen to aid in composition. • Flash: Choose a flash setting. • Voice control: When On, you can take pictures or record videos by speaking commands.
Page 108: View Photos And Videos
 to create a New album. Give the album a name, and then select and drag thumbnails to the album to move or copy files to the new album.  to launch the Camera app.  for Gallery options (options vary depending on the view): •...
Page 109 3. Tap for more options (options vary according to item being viewed):  Edit: Edit the photo using Photo Editor (available for download from Samsung Apps).  Play continuous shot: View Continuous shot photos in quick secession. For more information, see “Continuous shot” under Camera Options.
Page 110: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo
Zoom In or Out on a Photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo. ■ Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in and then tap the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. - or - You can also use “pinch”...
Page 111: Share Photos And Videos
Share Photos and Videos The Gallery application lets you send photos and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can share photos on your social networks (such as Facebook, Picasa, and Twitter) and share videos on YouTube. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth.
Page 112 3. Select the photos or videos you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Bluetooth. 5. Follow the prompts to enable Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device. For more information, see Bluetooth. Share Photos or Videos on Google+ 1.
Page 113: Video
5. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 6. Tap Upload. Video Play videos stored on your phone, and share them via Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, Picasa, Wi-Fi Direct, and YouTube. 1.
Page 114  Volume: Tap to display the volume slider control.  Pop-Up Play: The video plays in a small window so you can use your phone for other purposes while watching the video. To return to previous size, double-tap the screen. 2.
Page 115 Share Videos 1. Press and tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap > Share via. 3. Tap video(s) to select them for sharing, and then tap Done. 4. Choose a sharing option, and then follow the prompts to share the video. Use Pop-Up Play Multitask with Pop-up Play—transform your video player into a pop-up window floating on the screen.
Page 116: Tools And Calendar
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing apps and features. 1Weather Receive real-time local weather information at any location in the world. Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area. Install the 1Weather App on Your Phone Before you use 1Weather on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play Store.
Page 117  Google/Gmail are calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your online Google Account.  Corporate are calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and either an Exchange Server or available from within Microsoft Outlook. 4. Tap the Title field and enter a title for the event. 5.
Page 118: Event Alerts
Event Alerts When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: ● By playing the assigned ringtone. ●...
Page 119: View Events
View Events The following procedure helps you view your calendar events. 1. Press and tap Apps > Calendar. 2. To view a Calendar event farther out, tap either Week or Month. 3. Tap the day for which you would like to view events. ...
Page 120: Clock
Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. Press and tap Apps > Clock. 2. Swipe your finger along the taps at the top of the screen to view features. Tap a tab to use a feature: ...
Page 121: Dropbox
Dropbox Dropbox works to provide access to your desktop files directly from your phone. This app allows you to bring your files with you when you're on the go, edit files in your Dropbox from your phone, upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and share your selected files freely with family and friends.
Page 122: Help
Help Help provides online information to help with your questions. ■ Press and tap Apps > Help. My Files My files allows you to manage your manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location. This application allows you to launch a file if the associated application is already on your phone.
Page 123: S Memo
Set as: Set a memo as a contact icon, Home screen wallpaper, Lock screen wallpaper, or a widget.  Print: Print a memo to a compatible Samsung printer (not included) via Wi-Fi. 4. When you are finished creating your memo, tap Save on the top menu bar. Tools and Calendar...
Page 124: Voice Services
S Memo Options Configure S Memo options. 1. Press and tap Apps > S Memo. 2. From the S Memo screen, tap to access the following options:  Search: Search for a saved memo.  Delete: Permanently delete a memo. ...
Page 125: S Voice
S Voice Your phone’s S Voice is a voice recognition application used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. This is a natural language recognition application. This goes beyond the Google Search Voice Actions feature that simply recognizes Google commands and search terms.
Page 126: Voice Search
• Limit for multimedia message: Sets whether voice recordings you make are limited to a size that can be attached to a multimedia message. • Contextual filename: Sets whether the phone automatically creates a filename that includes GPS location information. When turned On, contextual filenames are assigned when the GPS tag options is turned On in the Camera, and the phone is connected with a network.
Page 127: Pairing With A Bluetooth Device
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Pairing initiates a connection between your phone and the target device, usually by using a passcode or PIN. After pairing, your phone and the target device recognize each other and exchange information without having to enter a passcode or PIN. 1.
Page 128: Disconnect Or Unpair From A Bluetooth Device
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your phone from a Bluetooth device. Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap the Bluetooth ON/OFF slider to turn Bluetooth on. 3.
Page 129: Receive Information Using Bluetooth
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. 3. Set the receiving device to discoverable mode. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 4.
Page 130: Memory Card
Memory Card A microSD memory card is an optional accessory (not included) that allows you to store images, videos, music, documents, and other data on your phone. Remove a Memory Card Use the following procedures to remove an optional memory card from your phone. 1.
Page 131: Unmount A Memory Card
Unmount a Memory Card When you need to remove an optional installed microSD card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. 1. Press and tap > Settings > More > Storage. 2.
Page 132: Update Your Phone
Update Your Phone From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. Use System update options to update your phone’s internal software. Before Updating Your Firmware Updating your phone firmware will erase all user data from your phone. You must back up all critical information before updating your phone firmware.
Page 133  Update Profile: Update the user profile related to your wireless service account. If you choose to change your user name online, use this option to update the user name on your phone.  UICC Unlock: Unlock your phone’s Universal Integrated Circuit Card. Tools and Calendar...
Page 134: Settings
My device tab: Personalize your phone, including sounds and the display, accessibility, and input.  Accounts tab: Set up accounts on your phone, like your Google and Samsung Accounts, and your email and social networking accounts. You can also set up backup options.
Page 135: Configure Wi-Fi Settings
Configure Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3.
Page 136: Wi-Fi Direct
 WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.  WPN PIN entry (not configurable): View the PIN used by your phone to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment. ...
Page 137: Bluetooth Settings
3. Tap Configure for options:  Network SSID: Enter a name for your phone. This name will be displayed in the other device’s Wi-Fi networks listing.  Hide my device: Do not display your phone’s name in the other device’s Wi-Fi networks listing.
Page 138: Turn Bluetooth On Or Off
Turn Bluetooth On or Off When Bluetooth is On, you can scan and find other Bluetooth devices to share information between the devices. Turn Bluetooth Off when not in use to conserve battery power. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections tab. 2.
Page 139: Data Usage
Data Usage Monitor data usage, and control your phone’s connection to mobile data service. Note: Data is measured by your phone. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap Data usage to set options: ...
Page 140: More Networks Settings
More Networks Settings More networks settings provide additional options for configuring connections between your phone and other devices. Airplane Mode Enabling Airplane mode turns off calling, messaging, and data network features. It also turns off other connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your phone, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications.
Page 141: Tethering
Tethering Share your phone’s mobile data connection via USB or Bluetooth. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections tab > More networks > Tethering. 2. Tap USB tethering to share your mobile data connection via USB. The Tethering active icon is displayed on the Status bar.
Page 142: Roaming
Roaming When you are outside your home network area, your phone can still connect to other networks that your provider supports via roaming. There may be additional costs for accessing networks while roaming, so you may want to control your phone’s roaming behavior with Roaming settings.
Page 143: Android Beam
Android Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more. The app determines what kind of data is beamed. 1.
Page 144: Screen Mirroring
Kies via Wi-Fi Use Kies via Wi-Fi to connect to the Kies program on your desktop computer. Use Samsung’s Kies desktop software to transfer music, contacts, and photos, update software, and sync wirelessly from your phone or tablet. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/kies.
Page 145: Lock Screen
Lock Screen Configure settings for locking the screen, to improve security. Screen Lock Choose a screen lock, to dim and lock the screen. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap Screen lock and follow the instructs to select a screen lock. Then configure the displayed options for that screen lock.
Page 146  Face and voice: Unlock your phone by looking at the screen and speaking. This option offers low security, because someone who looks and/or sounds similar to you could unlock your phone. Touch the option for more information, and to set up Face and voice unlock.
Page 147: Display
 Password: Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock your phone. • Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and personal message. • Lock automatically: Automatically lock your phone 5 seconds after the screen turns off. • Lock instantly with power key: Instantly lock your phone by pressing the Power/Lock Key.
Page 148: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Configure options for the Notification panel, available when you swipe your finger down from Status bar at the top of the screen. At the top of the Notification panel, you can control settings with the Quick setting buttons. Choose quick setting buttons in Notification panel settings.
Page 149: Auto Rotate Screen
Auto Rotate Screen When Auto rotate screen is enabled, the screen automatically updates when you rotate the phone. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Auto rotate screen to enable or disable the setting. Screen Timeout Screen timeout lets you select how long the display screen remains lit after you press any key.
Page 150: Font Style
Font Style You can set the font for all text that displays on the screen. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Display, and then tap Font style to choose a font. Follow the prompts to set it as the default.
Page 151: Auto Adjust Screen Tone
Auto Adjust Screen Tone When Auto adjust screen tone is enabled, your phone automatically analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Display, and then tap the check box beside Auto adjust screen tone to enable or disable the option.
Page 152: Ringtones
Ringtones Choose a ringtone for incoming calls. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Ringtones to choose a ringtone:  Tap a ringtone to select it. As you tap a ringtone, a sample plays. ...
Page 153: Dialing Keypad Tone
Dialing Keypad Tone When Dialing keypad tone is enabled, tones play when you tap keys on the Phone keypad. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap the check box next to Dialing keypad tone to enable or disable the option.
Page 154: Adapt Sound
Adapt Sound Find the best sound for you, to use during calls, and for media playback. Note: This setting uses earphones to ensure the best sound during setup. You must connect optional earphones (not included) to the phone to configure this setting. 1.
Page 155: Answering/Ending Calls
Answering/Ending Calls Manage settings for answering and ending calls. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab > Call. 2. Tap Answering/ending calls to configure options:  The home key answers calls: Answer incoming calls by pressing the Home key. ...
Page 156: Call Accessories
Call Accessories Configure options for using a headset. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab > Call. 2. Tap Call accessories to configure options:  Automatic answering: When enabled, and you have a headset connected to the Headset Jack, incoming calls are answered automatically after a delay, which you can set at Automatic answering timer.
Page 157: Noise Reduction
 Clear sound: Use clearer sounds during calls.  Adapt Sound left: Optimize audio for the left headphone speaker.  Adapt Sound right: Optimize audio for the right headphone speaker. 4. Tap Adapt sound and then follow the on-screen prompts to find the best sound for you. Noise Reduction When enabled, Noise reduction suppresses background noise from your environment during calls.
Page 158: Tty Mode
TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.
Page 159: Blocking Mode
Blocking Mode When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected features are blocked, and you only receive the notifications you choose. You can choose to block notifications by feature or contact, and choose blocking all the time, or during a specific time period. 1.
Page 160: Driving Mode
Driving Mode When enabled, alarm and scheduled alarm information is read aloud. 1. Press and then tap > Settings > Driving mode. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable the setting and configure options:  Incoming call: Read out callers’ information when receiving incoming calls. ...
Page 161: Accessibility
Accessibility Your phone offers features to make using the phone easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use Accessibility settings to configure these features. 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Accessibility to configure options: ...
Page 162: Language And Input
 Text-to-speech options: Configure options for converting text to speech. For more information, see Text-to-speech Options.  Enhance web accessibility: Choose whether to allow apps to install scripts from Google that make their Web content more accessible.  Sound Balance: Control the signal sent to the left and right when using earphones. ...
Page 163: Set A Default Input Method
Airplane mode. Samsung Keyboard Settings 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 164 • Personalized data: When enabled, predictive text uses personal language data you have entered to make better predictions. Samsung keyboard can collect all the text you enter, including personal data and credit card numbers, in order to give better prediction results.
Page 165: Swype Settings
• Character preview: When enabled, characters available on the key you touch display briefly as you enter text.  Help: Learn about Samsung Keyboard.  Reset setting: Return settings to the defaults. Swype Settings Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of touching each key individually, use your finger to trace over the letters of a word.
Page 166: Voice Search Settings
1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Text-to-speech options:  Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google Text- to-speech Engine. Tap to configure options.  General: •...
Page 167: Pointer Speed
Pointer Speed Set the pointer speed for an externally connected mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. Press and tap > Settings > My Device tab. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Pointer speed to set the pointer speed. Tap OK to save your selection.
Page 168: Smart Screen
Smart Screen Use Smart screen options to have your phone automatically adjust screen timeout, rotation when it detects you are looking at the screen, and control scrolling and playback based whether you are facing the screen. Smart screen options use the front camera to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors that may affect the ability of the front camera to detect your face are: ●...
Page 169: Voice Control
“Pause”, “Play”, “Volume Up”, and “Volume Down”. Accounts When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google or Samsung Accounts, and your email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your phone and the account. Types of information you can synchronize include contacts, pictures, videos, and other types of files.
Page 170: Backup Options
Cloud: Configure options for synchronizing and backing up information. • Tap Add account to sign in to your Samsung Account, or create a new Samsung Account. You can sync contacts, calendar events, memos, and Internet shortcuts. You can back up Logs, SMS and MMS messages, and current wallpaper settings.
Page 171: Location Services
Location Services Control apps’ access to your location, and configure location sources. Some apps may require one or more location services be turned On for full app functionality. GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including: ● Buildings ● Tunnels or underground structures ●...
Page 172: Security
Security Configure options for securing information on your phone. Encryption You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your phone. You can also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included).
Page 173: Credential Storage
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 174: Battery
Battery See what is using battery power. 1. Press and tap > Settings > More tab. 2. Tap Battery to view battery usage for apps and services. Tap 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 175: Activate This Device
 Set time: Enter the current time (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled).  Automatic time zone: Receive the time zone from the wireless network.  Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled).
Page 176: About Device
About Device View information about your phone, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. Press and tap > Settings > More tab. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details:  Software version: View your phone’s software version. ...
Page 177: Copyright Information
©2013 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2013 Samsung. Samsung, Galaxy S, and S Beam are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ©2013 Google Inc. All rights reserved. Google, the Google logo, Android, Chrome, Gmail,...
Page 178: Index
View Events, 108 Email, 52 Call Forwarding, 35 Gmail, 50 Call Settings Google, 49 Answering/Ending Calls, 144 Samsung, 51 Call Accessories, 145 Settings, 158 Call Alerts, 144 Social Network, 63 Increase Volume In Pocket, 146 Activation, 3, 164 International Dialing, 146...
Page 179 Assign a Picture, 45 Emergency Tone, 142 Assign a Ringtone, 45 Encryption, 161 Delete, 46 Enhanced 911 (E911), 32 Edit, 44 Enter Text, 26 Favorites, 46 Extended Home Screen, 19 Groups, 47 Favorites, 46 Linking, 46 Files Options, 42 Transfer to/from Computer, 120 Save a Number, 44 Flash, 9 Share, 48...
Page 180 Internet Settings, 156 Chrome, 90 Motions and Gestures, 15 Internet Browser, 90 Enabling, 15 Lumen Toolbar, 90 Movies, TV, and Media, 67 Keyboard Music, 70 Samsung Keyboard, 27 Google Play Music, 70 Samsung Keyboard Settings, 152 Music App, 71 Index...
Page 181 Music (App), 71 Call Number in Email, 31 Options, 73 Call Using Contacts, 31 Play Music, 71 Call Waiting, 34 Set a Song as a Ringtone or Alarm, 73 Caller ID, 34 Use Playlists, 72 Dialing Options, 33 Mute Phone Ringing, 32 Emergency Numbers, 31 My Files, 111 In-Call Options, 35...
Page 182 Sound Settings Options, 113 Emergency Tone, 142 S Translator, 113 Screen Lock Sound, 142 S Voice, 114 Sound Settings, 140 Samsung Account, 51 Dialing Keypad Tone, 141 Samsung Apps, 77 Touch Sounds, 142 Samsung Hub, 77 Sound Settings Samsung Keyboard...
Page 183 Samsung Keyboard, 27 S Translator, 113 Swype, 28 S Voice, 114 Tips for Entering Text, 29 Voice Recorder, 114 Text Messaging, 58 Voice Typing Text-To-Speech, 155 Using, 26 Timer, 109 Voicemail, 37 Tools, 105 Notification, 38 Touch and Hold Gesture, 11...

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