Table of Contents Get Started Your Phone at a Glance Set Up Your Phone Activate Your Phone Complete the Setup Set Up Voicemail Sprint Account Information and Help Sprint Account Passwords Manage Your Account Sprint Support Services Phone Basics Your Phone’s Layout Turn Your Phone On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off Touchscreen Navigation Your Home Screen Customize Your Home Screen Extended Home Screens Status Bar and Notification Panel Status Bar Notification Panel S Pen Air Command Action Memo Smart Select Image Clip Screen Write Air View S Pen Options Screen View Options Motions and Gestures Multi Window Enter Text...
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Text Input Methods Google Voice Typing Samsung Keyboard Swype Tips for Editing Text Phone Calls Make Phone Calls Call Using the Keypad Call from Logs Call from Contacts Call a Number in a Text Message Call a Number in an Email Message or Gmail Message Make an Emergency Call Receive Phone Calls Phone Call Options Dialing Options Caller ID Call Waiting Three-Way Calling Call Forwarding In-Call Options Voicemail Voicemail Setup Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages Voicemail Notification Visual Voicemail Set Up Visual Voicemail View Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail Options Configure Visual Voicemail Settings Change Your Main Greeting Edit the Display Name Logs Access Call Settings Contacts Get Started with Contacts Access Contacts...
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Find a Contact Contacts Settings Add a Contact Save a Phone Number Edit a Contact Add or Edit Information for a Contact Assign a Picture to a Contact Assign a Ringtone to a Contact Link Contacts Delete Contacts Move Contacts Speed Dials Favorites Groups Share Contacts Import and Export Contacts Accounts and Messaging Google Account Create a Google Account Sign In to Your Google Account Access Gmail Send a Gmail Message Read and Reply to Gmail Messages Samsung Account Email Add an Email Account Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account Compose and Send Email Reply To or Forward Email Manage Your Email Inbox Edit Email Settings Delete an Email Account Text and Multimedia Messaging Send a Text Message (SMS) Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) Save and Resume a Draft Message New Messages Notification...
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Managing Conversations Access Messages Settings Messaging Plus Social Networking Accounts Facebook YouTube Google+ Hangouts Apps and Entertainment Play Store Find and Install an App Create a Google Wallet Account Open an Installed App Uninstall an App Play Movies & TV Play Books Play Games Play Newsstand Music Apps Play Music Milk Music Sprint Music Plus NextRadio Spotify Navigation Google Maps Scout Sprint Zone Sprint TV & Movies Amazon App Pass eBay NASCAR Mobile NBA Game Time PEN.UP Uber...
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Web and Data Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Internet Chrome Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks) Sprint Spark LTE Your User Name Data Connection Status and Indicators Hotspot Turn Hotspot On or Off Connect a Device to Your Phone’s Hotspot Tethering Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Add a VPN Connect to a VPN Disconnect from a VPN Pictures and Video Camera Open the Camera Take a Picture Record Videos Review Pictures and Videos from the Camera Configure the Camera Gallery View Photos and Videos Working with Photos Share Photos and Videos Video Tools and Calendar Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device...
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Send Information Using Bluetooth Receive Information Using Bluetooth 1Weather Calendar Add an Event to the Calendar Event Alerts View Events Delete Events Calculator Clock Dropbox Drive Evernote Flipboard Briefing GALAXY Apps Google Now Google Search Hancom Office 2014 My Files S Health S Note S Voice Scrapbook Smart Remote Configure Smart Remote Customize Your Smart Remote Use Your Smart Remote to Control Your TV Sprint FamilyWall Voice Recorder Voice Search microSD Card Install a microSD Card Remove a microSD Card View microSD Card Memory Format a microSD Card Unmount a microSD Card Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer...
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Update Your Phone Before Updating Your Firmware Update Your Phone Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Your Phone’s SIM Card for International Roaming Set Network Mode Options Make and Receive Worldwide Calls Sprint International Voicemail Service Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use Access Your Voicemail Internationally International Voicemail Troubleshooting International Data Roaming Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services Access Email and Data Services Internationally on GSM/UMTS Networks Access Email and Data Services on Internationally on CDMA Networks International Roaming Status Messages Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service Settings Using Settings Access Settings Search Settings Settings Options Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Settings Configure Wi-Fi Settings Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct Settings Bluetooth Settings Hotspot and Tethering Settings Hotspot Settings Tethering Settings Airplane Mode Data Usage Settings Location Settings NFC and Sharing Settings Turn NFC On or Off...
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Android Beam S Beam Settings Tap and Pay Nearby Devices Settings Printing Settings Screen Mirroring Settings MirrorLink More Networks Settings Default Messaging App Settings Mobile Networks Settings VPN Settings Roaming Settings Sounds and Notifications Settings Volume Settings Sound Mode Vibration Intensity Vibrate When Ringing Ringtones Vibrations Notification Ringtone Other Sounds Do Not Disturb While Locked Application Notifications Notification Access Display and Wallpaper Settings Brightness Wallpaper Settings Font One-Handed Operation Screen Rotation Smart Stay Screen Timeout Screen Mode Auto Adjust Screen Tone Daydream LED Indicator viii...
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Touch Key Light Duration Increase Touch Sensitivity Lock Screen Settings Screen Lock Set a Swipe Screen Lock Set a Pattern Screen Lock Set a PIN Screen Lock Set a Password Screen Lock Set a Fingerprint Screen Lock Multi Window Settings Notification Panel Settings S Pen Settings Motions and Gestures Settings Accounts Settings Cloud Settings Backup and Reset Settings Easy Mode Settings Accessibility Settings Configure Vision Accessibility Settings Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings Configure Dexterity and Interaction Settings Configure Other Accessibility Settings Configure Accessibility Services Private Mode Settings Finger Scanner Language and Input Settings Choose a Default Language Set a Default Input Method Samsung Keyboard Settings Swype Settings Google Voice Typing Settings Handwriting Recognition Speech Settings Mouse/Trackpad Settings Date and Time Settings Safety Assistance Accessories Settings...
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Power Saving Settings Storage Settings Security Settings Device Administration Encryption Passwords Security Update Service Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Help Activate This Device System Update Settings About Device Settings Application Manager Settings Default Applications Settings Application Settings Calendar Settings Call Settings Contacts Settings Email Settings Gallery Settings Internet Settings Messages Settings S Voice Settings Copyright Information Index...
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. Set Up Your Phone Before using your new phone, you must install and charge the battery. If desired, you may also take the opportunity to install an optional memory card (not included). Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal, complete the setup wizard, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. Remove the Back Cover Carefully remove the back cover from the phone. Get Started...
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1. Remove the back cover using the slot in the upper left corner of your phone. 2. Carefully lift the cover. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover. Install a Memory Card (Optional) You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space. Get Started...
Carefully slide the memory card into the memory card socket (as shown) until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the card is positioned as shown. Install the Battery Follow these instructions for installing the battery. Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, and gently press the battery into place. Replace the Back Cover Follow these instructions for replacing the back cover. Get Started...
Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Charge the Battery For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive Fast Charging charger that came with your phone. This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that have Adaptive Fast Charging. 1. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Port on the bottom of the phone. Get Started...
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Adaptive Fast Charging charger, and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Activate Your Phone Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account. If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number on your account (you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer online or directly on your phone. Activate on your computer: Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone. Activate on your phone: Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
Note: In some cases, you may be able to complete the setup process before your phone has been activated on your Sprint account. 1. At the Welcome screen, follow the onscreen instructions to configure your phone’s basic options, such as language, date and time, Wi-Fi connections, location settings, etc. Tap & Go: With this optional feature, you can copy Google Accounts, backed up apps, and data from an existing Android device. Follow the prompts to use Tap & Go, or tap SKIP to continue with manual setup. Google Account: Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account. To use these applications, you must set up your Google Account on your phone. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or sign up for a new Google Account. Samsung account: Your Samsung account is used for access to GALAXY Apps and services. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Samsung account, or sign up for a new Samsung account. Easy mode: If you are a first time smartphone user, you can use a simpler Home screen layout, larger text and icons to simplify your initial smartphone experience. 2. Tap FINISH to complete setup. You may see a series of informational or update screens. Follow the prompts to continue. Note: During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and then tap I AGREE to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi. To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, from home tap Apps > Settings > ...
activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. 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 is able to access your voicemail messages. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. If your screen is locked, press the Power/Lock key to turn on the display and then swipe your screen in any direction. See Turn Your Screen On and Off. 2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. You can also access and set up voicemail with the Visual Voicemail app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. The Welcome to Voicemail pop up display. Read the introductory information to learn about Visual Voicemail, including its premium features. 3. When prompted, tap Personalize your voicemail > Personalize Now and follow the instructions. Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help.
Voicemail Password You will create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Voicemail Setup for more information on your voicemail password. Data Services Password With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize purchases. For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone. Online: sprint.com/mysprint Access your account information. Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan). View and pay your bill. Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment. Purchase accessories. Shop for the latest Sprint phones. View available Sprint service plans and options. Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers, and more. From Your Sprint Phone 1. From home, tap Phone > Keypad tab. 2. Do any of the following: ...
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. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge. There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime. From home, tap Phone > Keypad tab, and then tap . Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. From home, tap Phone > Keypad tab, and then tap . For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com/mysprint. Get Started...
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. Features The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations. Back Key: Returns to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notification Panel, or onscreen keyboard. Camera: Takes pictures and record videos. Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls. Flash: Helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a photo or video. Front Camera: Allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Heart Rate Sensor: Measures your heart rate when you hold your finger over the sensor, for ® use with apps like S Health Phone Basics...
Home Key/Finger Scanner: Returns to the Home screen. The Home Key can also act as a fingerprint scanner for security (unlock) and other applications. Infrared Transmitter: Controls other devices, such as a TV. LED Indicator: Glows or blinks in different colors to show status when the screen is turned off. The LED glows red when charging, and blinks red when the battery is low; blinks blue when there’s a new notification, or when you are recording voice with the screen turned off; and glows green when the battery is fully charged and the phone is attached to a charger. Light Sensor: Detects the ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness when Automatic brightness is enabled, and when using the Camera. Microphones: Allow other callers to hear you when you are using the phone or the speakerphone, and captures sound during recording. Power/Lock Key: Turns the phone or screen on or off, or locks the screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off, restart the phone, enable Airplane mode, and enable Emergency Mode. Proximity Sensor: Detects the presence of objects near the phone, such as when using air gestures or motion settings. For example, while talking on the phone, the sensor detects when it’s near your ear and turns off the screen to prevent accidental key presses. Recent Apps Key: Displays a list of apps you’ve used recently. Press and hold to configure the Home screen. Speaker: Plays ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode. USB Charger/Accessory Port: Connects the charger/USB cable (included) and other ...
The screen remains blank while your phone is off. If the phone is off during charging, the screen displays a charging animation. Turn Your Screen On and Off Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it. Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock key. Pressing the Power/Lock key again will turn on the screen and display the lock screen. To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen (times out) after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen is off. Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout. Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock key. 2. Unlock the screen: If you are using the default screen lock, swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it. ...
Touchscreen Navigation Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or other items, simply tap them with your finger. Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Phone Basics...
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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...
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Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: You can control screen rotation with the Screen rotation setting. To make this selection, from home tap Apps > Settings > Display and wallpaper > Screen rotation. See Screen Rotation for more information. Phone Basics...
Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Tip: Pinching any Home screen will show you options to customize Home screens, or tap a thumbnail to go straight to another screen. Your Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your Home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. The Home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Note: The indicator near the bottom of the screen shows your current screen position. Tip: Press the Home Key to return to the main Home screen from any other screen. Phone Basics...
Customize Your Home Screen You can customize your Home screen by adding shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Create a Shortcut Use shortcuts to launch an app from the Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app icon, and then drag it to a Home screen and release it. Move a Shortcut Move a shortcut to another Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. 2. Drag the icon to a different location, and then release it. Remove a Shortcut Remove a shortcut from the Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. 2. Drag the icon to the Remove and release it. Phone Basics...
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Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen. Remove a Primary Shortcut Primary shortcuts are the Phone, Contacts, Messages, Internet, and Apps shortcuts that appear at the bottom of the Home screen by default. You can remove or replace any of your primary shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. 2. Drag it to another screen, or to Remove and release it. Create a Primary Shortcut Primary shortcuts appear at the bottom of the Home screen by default. You can remove or replace any of the primary shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. – or – Tap Apps, and then touch and hold an app icon. 2. Drag the shortcut onto a Home screen and release it. 3. Once it is on the Home screen, drag the new shortcut into the row of primary shortcuts. Note: If there are already five primary shortcuts, the new shortcut will replace one of the existing shortcuts. Add a Widget Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works like as an onscreen application. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. – or –...
Remove a Widget 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on a widget to undock it. 2. Drag the widget to Remove and release it. Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget; it just removes the widget from the Home screen. Choose Wallpapers Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. 3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap SET AS WALLPAPER. Configure Home Screen Settings Choose options for the Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Tap Home screen settings, and then enable these options: ...
Note: You can have up to seven screens including the main Home screen. Add a Home Screen You can have up to seven Home screens. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Scroll to the right, and then tap on a screen to add a new Home screen. Delete a Home Screen You can delete Home screens, except for the default three screens. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Scroll to the screen you want to delete. Touch and hold it, and then drag it to the Remove icon. Status Bar and Notification Panel The Status Bar at the top of the Home screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notifications, open the Notification Panel by touching and holding the Status Bar and dragging it down. Status Bar The Status Bar displays icons to notify you of your phone’s status (on the right), as well as notifications (on the left). Status Icons Icon Description Bluetooth is on.
Icon Description Alerts are set to Mute. Speakerphone is Active. 3G Data Service is available. 3G Data Service, in use. The rays spin when data is being transferred. Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE data service The rays spin when data is being transferred. Signal strength. More bars indicate a stronger signal. Roaming signal strength. More bars indicate a stronger signal. Airplane Mode is on. Battery is charging.
Icon Description Attention needed: System error or alert. More notifications are available. Drag down the Notification Panel to see all notifications. Determining location. Note: Additional notification icons may appear. All notifications may be accessed through the Notification Panel. Notification Panel The Notification Panel displays details about your phone’s status, and it provides easy access to common settings and features. 1. Open the Notification Panel by sliding the Status Bar down from the top of the screen. 2. On the Notification Panel, you have these options: Quick Settings: Quickly access popular settings by tapping or holding the icons in the top row of the Notification Panel. Tap a setting to turn the option on or off, or touch and hold to display its settings page. You can swipe your finger across the quick settings to see all available settings. S Finder: Search for content on your phone, and find more on the Web. You can apply filters to your results, and view your search history. Quick connect: Search for nearby devices, to share information. Quick Settings Use Quick settings from the Notification Panel to control popular settings. 1. Slide the Status Bar down from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel. 2. Tap an option to turn it on or off, or touch and hold an option to display its settings. You can swipe your finger across the quick settings, to see all available features. You also have these options: Tap to display more quick settings. ...
S Pen Use S Pen and your phone to create and collaborate. With S Pen, you can: Write directly into a Gmail message. Write directly on the calendar. Annotate documents (Word, Excel, PPT, PDF). Quickly open S Note from any screen. Removing S Pen from Your Phone S Pen is stored in your phone to keep it protected and easy to locate. Slide S Pen from your phone using the notch on the end of the S Pen. Phone Basics...
Air Command Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently-used applications or perform actions. To launch the Air command menu, remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and then press the S Pen button once. Action memo: Launch a memo and link it to actions. Action memos are saved in the S Note app. Smart select: Draw around an area of the screen to collect content for later use. Image clip: Outline and crop images on the screen, in any shape, to share or paste. Screen write: Capture screenshots and write or draw on them. Action Memo An Action memo is a special type of note that turns your written text into actions on your phone. To open an Action memo: Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once. Select Action memo. – or – Phone Basics...
Press and hold the S Pen button and double-tap the screen with the pen. Note: To view your Action Memos, from a Home screen tap Apps > S Note. See S Note for more information. Smart Select Smart select provides a capture tool to select content on a screen and add it to your Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts. To use the Smart select tool: 1. Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once. Select Smart select. 2. To capture an item on the screen, simply draw around the item. The captured item appears on the screen and can be saved to the Scrapbook or shared. The following options are available: Tap the Collect icon to collect the content. It will appear in minimized form on the screen until you save or delete the capture. Tap the Save in Scrapbook icon to save the content in the Scrapbook. See Scrapbook for more information. Tap the Share via icon to share the captured content with your contacts. If the captured item contains text, tap View extracted text to copy only the text. Draw a line through the text you wish to copy, tap Share via and select a destination, app, or service.
To use Image clip: 1. Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and press the S Pen button once. Select Image clip. 2. Use the S Pen to draw around the content you wish to capture. The selected clip is centered on the screen. To refine your selection, use the Transform buttons: Transform back to original shape: Revert the selection back to its original shape. Transform into oval: Change the selection into a circle. Transform into rectangle: Change the selection into a rectangle. Transform into auto shape: Automatically refine the selection based on the image. You can manually add or subtract from the selection, as well as rotate the selection left or right. Tap to save the image clip to your Scrapbook (see Scrapbook), or tap to share your image clip via various social networks and services. Screen Write Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and then write notes on the screen shot. To use Screen write: ...
Cancel: Delete the image without saving it. Done: Save the image. When you are finished writing, either tap the check mark to save the screen shot or tap the Share icon to share the image using another app. The screen shot is saved in the Gallery app. Air View Hover the S Pen over items on the screen to display more information: Information preview: Preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by hovering your pen over the screens. Icon labels: View the labels of icons by hovering your pen over them. List scrolling: Scroll up or down lists by holding the pen over the edge of the screen. Link preview: Hover your pen over a link to preview the linked content. Air menu: Hover your pen over the action button to attach or insert content, attach contacts, or add recipients to a message. Configure Air View Enable Air view features, and learn about using them. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > S Pen > Air view. S Pen Options Configure S Pen settings, including options for gestures and sounds, and for tracking S Pen when ...
Smart alert: The phone vibrates to alert you to missed calls and notifications that occurred since the last time you picked up your phone. Mute/pause: Mutes incoming calls and pause playback by turning the phone screen-side down, or by covering the screen with your hand. You can also use Smart pause, to have the phone pause video playback when you look away from the screen. Palm swipe to capture: Creates a copy of the current screen by swiping the side of your hand across the screen, from left to right or right to left. The screen shot is saved to the clipboard, and to the Screenshots folder. Enable Motions and Gestures 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Motions and gestures. 2. Tap an option to view its description, and then tap the On/Off button to enable the feature. Multi Window Use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. Turn Multi Window On or Off Turn Multi window on or off in Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > ...
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1. Touch and hold Back to display the tray, and then drag two apps off the Multi window tray. 2. You can also use these Multi window options: Adjust the Size of Apps in Multi Window: Drag the border between the windows to a new position. Multi Window Toolbar: Tap the circle at the center of the border between the windows to display the Multi window toolbar: Switch window: Switch the two windows. Drag and drop content: In selected apps, you can you can tap text in a window, or tap the window, and then drag to copy content to the app in the other window. Minimize window: Change the app into a floating pop-up app you can drag anywhere on the screen. Tap the icon to reopen the app. See Pop-Up Apps. Maximize window: Open the active app in full screen view. Close application: Closes the active application window. Tip: In Multi window, the currently active application will have an outline around it. Pop-Up Apps You can open Multi window apps as pop-up windows, which can float above other apps. You can ...
To turn a standard Multi window app into a pop-up app: 1. Touch and hold Back to display the tray, and then drag two apps off the Multi window tray. 2. Tap the circle at the center of the border between the windows to display the Multi window toolbar. 3. Tap to collapse the currently active application into a floating icon. Tip: In Multi window, the currently active application will have an outline around it. Drag the icon to reposition it on the screen. 4. Tap the pop-up app to expand it into a floating window. Drag the circle at top of the window to reposition it on the screen. Tap the circle at the top of the window for more options. See Work with Multi Window. To close the pop-up app, touch and hold the icon, and then drag it to Multi Window Settings Access Multi window settings. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Multi window. For more information, see Multi Window Settings. Enter Text You can type on your phone using the available touchscreen QWERTY keyboard, by speaking your inputs, or by using Swype. Text Input Methods Your phone offers several text input methods.
Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by tapping keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text. Swype lets you enter words by swiping across 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. Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. Select a Default Text Input Method You can select a default text input method from Settings, or choose on at any time while entering text. From Settings: From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input > Default, and then choose a default entry method. While entering text: 1. From a screen where you can enter text, drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel.
Configure Google Voice Typing From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input > Google voice typing. Note: For more information about Google voice typing settings, see Google Voice Typing Settings. Samsung Keyboard With Samsung Keyboard, it's easy to enter text, symbols, and numbers. Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel, and then tap Select keyboard > Samsung keyboard. 2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options: If you make a mistake, tap to delete incorrect characters. Touch and hold to delete a whole word or field. Tap to change the case of the text (the arrow will turn blue). Tap twice to switch to all capitals (the key will turn blue).
Use Swype to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel, and then tap Select keyboard > Swype. 2. Swipe your finger continuously over the letters to form a word. As you swipe over letters, words matching your pattern display at the top of the Swype keyboard. To enter a word, lift your finger, or tap a word at the top of the keyboard. 3. While entering text, use these options: If you make a mistake, tap to delete a single character. Touch and hold to delete an entire word or field. By default, Swype starts with a capital at the beginning of text. Tap to start with a capital letter, or tap twice to enter all capitals. Tap to switch to a symbols keyboard, and then tap keys to enter symbols. Tap to switch to Google Voice typing to enter text by speaking. Configure Swype From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input > Swype. – or –...
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Clipboard: Display the clipboard to choose previously cut or copied text. Dictionary: Access your personal dictionary. Phone Basics...
Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Keypad The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s keypad screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. If the keypad is not shown, tap the Keypad tab at the top of the screen. 2. Tap the number keys to enter the phone number. As you enter digits, matching numbers from recent calls or contacts display. If you see the number you want, tap it to call it without having to enter the rest of the number. 3. Tap to call the number. Call from Logs All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded in Logs. You can call a number from a recent call from Logs. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Logs tab. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap to call the number. Tip: You can also swipe across a recent call from left to right to call the number, or from right to left to send a message. Call from Contacts You can place calls directly from Contacts.
– or – Swipe your finger across the contact from left to right. Call a Number in a Text Message While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. For more information, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. 2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number. 3. Tap to dial the number. Call a Number in an Email Message or Gmail Message While viewing an email or Gmail message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email or Gmail. 2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number. 3. The Phone screen opens, with the phone number automatically entered and ready to be dialed. To place the call, tap ...
Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone. Receive Phone Calls When you receive a call, you can accept the call, or reject the call to send it to voicemail. You can also reject a call with a message, to send a text message to the caller. Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail. Answer an Incoming Call When you receive a phone call from a number stored in Contacts, the contact’s information displays on the screen. When you receive a phone call from a number that is not stored in Contacts, the phone number displays on the screen. When your phone notifies you of an incoming call, drag to the right to answer the call. Mute the Ringing Sound You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by doing one of the following. Press the Volume key down. Place the phone screen-down on a level surface. See Motions and Gestures Settings for options, including the Mute/pause Motion to mute incoming calls by turning over the phone. Cover the screen with your hand. See Motions and Gestures Settings for options, including the Mute/pause motion to mute incoming calls by covering the screen with your hand. Reject an Incoming Call When you reject a call, the caller is sent to voicemail, where they can leave a voice message. When your phone notifies you of an incoming call, drag to the left to reject the call.
Phone Call Options The Phone app provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience. Dialing Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. While dialing a call, tap More options for dialing options: Add 2-sec pause (,): Insert a 2-second pause into the number you are dialing. This can be useful when storing numbers for automated phone menus. Add wait (;): Insert a pause into the number you are dialing, to wait for input from you. This can be useful when storing numbers for automated phone menus. Add to Contacts: Save the number to a new contact, or update an existing contact. See Add a Contact for more information. Send message: Send a text message to the number you dialed. Speed dial: View speed dials. For more information, see Speed Dials. Settings: Configure call settings. For more information, see Call Settings. Help: Learn about using the Phone app.
Respond to an Incoming Call While You’re On a Call Slide to the right. This puts the first caller on hold and answers the incoming call. To switch between calls, tap Swap. Three-Way Calling With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Make the first call by entering the phone number and pressing 3. When the first call is established, tap Add call to put the first call on hold, and then dial the second number. 4. When the second call is established, tap Merge. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you set up the call and are the first to end the call, all callers are disconnected. 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.
In-Call Options While you’re on a call, you can use options to find information or multitask during the call. Add call: Display the Keypad to dial another call. Keypad: Display the Keypad, where you can enter numbers to use DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency). This can be useful if you need to enter an access code or other information while on a call. End call: Hang up the call. Speaker: Control whether the call audio plays through the speaker or the earpiece. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear while using the speaker. Mute: Control whether the other party can hear your side of the call. Bluetooth: Connect to a Bluetooth device (not included), or disconnect from a device. Tap More options for more options: Contacts: Launch Contacts. Action Memo: Launches Memo to create a memo during a call. Message: Launches Messages to create a new message. Phone Calls...
Personalize call sound: Adjust sounds on the call to your preferences. Adapt sound: Tap START, and then follow the onscreen prompts to find the best sound for you. Soft sound: Use softer sounds during calls. Clear sound: Use clearer sounds during calls. Off: Use the default call sound settings. Extra volume: Tap to enable extra volume. When enabled, your phone boosts the volume during calls. Settings: Launches Call Settings. For more information, see Call Settings. Tip: To minimize the call screen so you can view other apps during a call, tap at the top of the call screen. To move the minimized call window, drag it to another location. To restore the call screen again, tap Voicemail The following topics outline your phone’s voicemail service. Note: Your phone also supports Visual Voicemail. For information on setting up and using Visual Voicemail, see Visual Voicemail. Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up voicemail using your phone’s traditional voicemail, see Set Up Voicemail. For information on using the Visual Voicemail app, see Visual Voicemail. Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone (using either traditional voicemail or Visual ...
Use Visual Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voicemail. – or – From a Home screen, tap Phone > Visual Voicemail. 2. Tap an entry to listen to the message. Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you access voicemail from your phone. Use Another Phone to Access Messages 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. Press the asterisk key on the phone (*) before your voicemail answers. 3. Enter your password. Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message. By sounding the notification ringtone. By displaying in the Notifications area of the Status Bar when there is a new voicemail message. ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Follow the prompts to set up an account and learn about using Visual Voicemail. Note: You can also access Visual Voicemail from the Phone keypad by tapping Set Up Visual Voicemail Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional voicemail. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Note: To set up your traditional voicemail, see Set Up Voicemail. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to: Create a password (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. View Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to view. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap a message to view it. Tip: There are icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging, and ...
Use Visual Voicemail to Delete Your Messages 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voicemail 2. Open a message and tap Delete. Tip: You can restore messages you have sent to the trash folder. Tap Inbox > Trash, touch and hold the message you want to restore to the inbox, and then tap Restore to Inbox. Visual Voicemail Options Your visual voicemail options appear as icons at the bottom of the voicemail review screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. The following options are available when viewing new voicemail messages: Subscribe: Subscribe to the premium Voice-to-Text transcription service. (This service requires an additional monthly charge.) Play all new: Play all new messages. Select multiple: Perform an action on multiple messages. Compose Avatar message: Send an animated voice message to friends. You can also ...
Mark as Read: Mark this voicemail as being read. Mark as Unread: Mark this voicemail as not being read. Note: Not all options are available for all messages. Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. Tap More options > Settings. Select an option to change its settings. Note: Voicemail settings can also be accessed in Settings. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application settings > Call > Voicemail settings. Change Your Main Greeting Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voicemail. 2. ...
View Logs From Logs, you manage the list of recent calls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Logs tab. 2. While viewing the list of calls, you can use these options: Tap the menu to display All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls, Received calls, or Rejected calls. Tap a call to display the call record, where you can tap to return the call, or tap to send a message to the caller. Touch and hold on a call record to select it. You can continue selecting calls to view. Make a Call from Logs You can return a call from a recent call record. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Logs tab. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap to call the number. Tip: You can also swipe across a call record from left to right to call the number. Send a Message from Logs You can send a message to a number from a recent call record.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Logs tab. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap More options > Send number. 3. Enter recipients for the message, and then tap Send. Add Numbers to the Auto Reject List from Logs You can save numbers from recent logs to the Auto reject list, to automatically reject incoming calls from the number. For more information about rejecting calls automatically, see Call Rejection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Logs tab. 2. Tap a call record, and then tap More options > Add to Auto reject list. Delete Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Logs tab.
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, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Get Started with Contacts When you set up an account on your phone, the contacts you have stored in the account are also available on your phone. When you add contacts, you can choose to save the contacts to the phone, or to one of the accounts you have set up on the phone. Device contacts are stored locally on the phone. Google contacts are synchronized between your phone and a Google Account you set up on your phone. Samsung account contacts are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account, if you have a Samsung account set up on your phone. ® Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts are synchronized between your phone and an ® ® Exchange Server or Microsoft Outlook account set up on your phone. Access Contacts There are a couple of ways to access Contacts. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. – or –...
Contacts Settings Choose options for contacts, including choosing how contacts display, importing and exporting contacts, and more. You can access Contacts Settings in two ways: From the Contacts app: From a Home screen, tap Contacts > More options > Settings > Contacts. From the Settings menu: From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application settings > Contacts. For details about Contacts settings, see Contacts Settings. Add a Contact You can add contacts directly from the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Add, and then tap contact fields to enter information. Select a storage account or location to save the new contact. You can change the storage ...
Tap Ringtone to choose a ringtone to play for calls from the contact. Tap ADD ANOTHER FIELD to add additional fields for the contact. 3. Tap SAVE to save the new contact. Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter a phone number using the onscreen keypad. 3. Tap Add to Contacts, and then tap CREATE CONTACT or UPDATE EXISTING. If prompted, select an account for the new contact. 4. Continue adding information for the contact, as desired. 5. Tap SAVE to save the contact. Note: If you have accounts set up on your phone, you can save the contact to an account. Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a picture, customize it with a unique ringtone, and more. Add or Edit Information for a Contact You can modify existing contact information to keep your information up-to-date.
3. Tap to assign a picture to the contact: Image: Choose a picture from Gallery. Take picture: Take a new picture. S Note: Add an image from S Note. 4. Follow the prompts to save the picture to the contact. Assign a Ringtone to a Contact You can assign a special ringtone to individual contacts for more personalization. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Edit. 3. Tap the Ringtone field and choose a ringtone preloaded on your phone, or tap ADD to choose a song from Music. 4. Tap OK or DONE, and then tap SAVE to assign the ringtone. Link Contacts When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, device, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Your phone’s Contacts application lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > ...
Delete Multiple Contacts 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Select. 3. Tap the check boxes next to the contacts you want to delete, and then tap Delete > DELETE. Move Contacts If you have accounts set up on your phone, you can move device contacts to an account’s contacts. Device contacts are stored only in the phone’s memory, and could be lost if you lose your phone or reset it to the factory defaults. Moving contacts to an account means the contacts are synced with an account and stored there. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Move device contacts to. 3. Choose an account, and then tap OK to complete the move. Speed Dials Speed dials are 1-to-3 digit shortcuts you can assign to contacts, to make dialing faster. Speed dial 1 is reserved for Voicemail. Assign Speed Dials 1. ...
Favorites The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts entries. Mark Contacts as Favorites 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Favorite (turning the start bright). Remove Contacts from Favorites 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts > Favorites tab. 2. Tap contacts to select them or tap [xx] selected at the top of the screen to select all contacts. 3. Tap Remove from Favorites. Make a Call from Favorites 1. ...
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Create a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap Add. 3. Tap fields to enter information about the group: Tap Create group in to choose where to save the group. You can save it to a specific account, to the device memory, or to all accounts. Tap Group name to enter a name for the new group. Tap Group ringtone to select a ringtone for notifications for incoming calls from group members. Tap Group message tone to select a ringtone for notifications for new messages from group members. Tap Group vibration pattern to select a vibration pattern for alerts to incoming calls or messages from group members. 4. Tap Add member and select a member or members to add to the new group, and then tap DONE. 5. ...
4. Tap contacts to select them or tap [xx] selected checkbox at the top of the screen to select all contacts in the group, and then tap DONE. 5. Continue to enter your message and tap to send it. For more information, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group, if the members have an email address stored in their contact record. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More options > Send message or email > Email. 4. Tap contacts to select them or tap [xx] selected checkbox at the top of the screen to select all contacts in the group, and then tap DONE. Note that you will only see group members that have email addresses in their contact records. 5. ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More options > Share name card. 3. Choose a sharing method: Messages: Attach the name card to a message (adding an attachment converts the message to MMS). See Text and Multimedia Messaging for more information. Add to Dropbox: Save or share the name card via Dropbox. Add to Evernote: Save the name card to Evernote. Android Beam: Send the name card via Android Beam. See Android Beam for more information. Bluetooth: Send the name card via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for more information. Drive: Save the contact to Google Drive. Email: Attach the name card to a new Email message. See Compose and Send Email for more information. Gmail: Send the name card as a Gmail attachment. See Send a Gmail Message for details. Quick connect: Send the name card to a nearby phone via Quick connect. Wi-Fi Direct: Transfer the name card via a peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connection. See Wi-Fi Direct ...
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4. Choose an account for the imported contacts, or choose Device to import the contacts to the device. Export Contacts 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Contacts > Import/Export contacts. 3. Choose an option: Export to device storage: Save the contacts to the device’s memory. Export to SD card: Save the contacts to an optional memory card (if installed). 4. Tap OK to complete the export. Contacts...
Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Google Account Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a free Google Account. To use these applications, you must set up your Google Account on your phone. Setting up your account on your phone syncs your phone and your online Google Account. Create a Google Account If you do not already have a Google Account, you can create one using your phone. The first time you turn on your phone, the setup process prompts you to sign in to your Google Account, or you can sign in anytime. Although you need a Google Account to use certain features of your phone, such as Google Play, you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Google. 3. Tap OR CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT and follow the onscreen prompts to create your free 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 ...
Swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations. Tap a message or conversation to read it. If you have more than one Google Account set up on your phone, tap the menu at the top of the screen to choose an account to view. Send a Gmail Message Send and receive Gmail from your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gmail. 2. From the Inbox, tap Compose, and then enter the email address(s) in the To field. To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, tap to reveal these additional fields. 3. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject. 4. Tap the Compose email field and compose your email. To add an attachment, tap Attachment > Attach file. 5. To send the message, tap Send. To save the current email as a draft, tap More options > Save draft. To view your draft email messages, from the Inbox, tap Inbox and then tap Drafts. To delete the current email message, tap ...
Samsung Account Create a Samsung account for access Galaxy Apps and much more. When you sign in to your Samsung account on your phone, you can access Samsung-specific content and features. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Samsung account, and then tap SIGN UP WITH GOOGLE ID, SIGN IN, or CREATE ACCOUNT. 3. Follow the prompts to sign into your account, or create a new account. Note: Tap HELP for more information about Samsung accounts, or for help with your account. Email Use the Email application to send and receive email on your phone. Add an Email Account Email allows you to send and receive email using various email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. Note: If your phone does not recognize the type of account you want to set up, you may need to consult the account administrator for some information, such as incoming and outgoing server settings, before you set up the account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. Enter your email address in the Email address field.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Manage accounts. 3. Tap Add account, and then follow the prompts to enter your log in credentials and configure options for the account. Note: You can also add email accounts from Settings. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Email. Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account You can set up your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone, to sync your email, Contacts, and Task information between your phone and account. Note: Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account, contact your company’s Exchange Server administrator for information you will need while setting up the account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. 2. ...
Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. From the Inbox, tap Compose. 3. Tap fields to compose your message: Tap the To field and enter the recipient’s email address. You can add multiple message recipients. To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other recipients, tap Expand, and then tap Cc or Bcc. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject. Tap the text entry field and compose your email. To add an attachment, tap and select an attachment category. Tap More options for additional options. 4. To send the message, tap Send. Reply To or Forward Email Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer.
View Your Email Inbox 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. If you have multiple accounts set up on your phone, tap the toolbar at the top of the screen and then choose one from the menu. Synchronize an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received email messages manually at any time. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Select an email account. If you are already in an email account, tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the complete email account list page. Select an available email account. 3. Tap Sync. Filter Email Messages 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. On the email account Inbox, tap > Filter by. 3. ...
– or – Touch and hold on a message you want to delete, and then tap check boxes for additional messages to delete. Edit Email Settings You can edit general preferences, which apply to all email accounts, or configure settings for specific email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more. You can access Email settings in two ways: From the Email app: From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email > More options > Settings. From Settings: From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application Settings > Email. For details about Email settings, see Email Settings. Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your phone, you can remove it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Manage accounts. 3. ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. 2. Tap Compose. 3. Tap Enter recipients, and then enter a contact name, a mobile phone number, or an email address using the onscreen keyboard. As you enter letters, possible matches from your accounts and contacts display on the screen. Tap a match to add it to the message. 4. Tap Enter message and enter your message. 5. Tap Send. Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact namecards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar). Composing MMS messages is the same as composing text messages, except that you attach a file to the message. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. 2. Tap New message. Tap Enter recipients, and then enter a contact name, a mobile phone number, or an email address using the onscreen keyboard. As you enter letters, possible matches from your accounts and contacts display on the screen. Tap a match to add it to the message. Tap Enter message and enter your message. ...
New Messages Notification Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message briefly in the Status Bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Message Settings for details. A new message icon also appears in the notifications area of the Status Bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message. The Messages app icon also displays the number of new messages. To open the message, touch and hold the Status Bar, and then slide the Status Bar down to open the Notification Panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. For information on reading and replying to messages see Managing Conversations. Managing Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads in the Messages screen. Threaded text or multimedia messages let you see all the messages you exchange with a contact on the screen, similar to a chat program. Read Text Messages On the Messages screen, tap the text message or conversation to open and read it. If you have a new message notification, slide the Status Bar down to open the Notification Panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the conversation, touch and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap View message details. If a message contains a link to a Web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the Web browser. If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts. View Multimedia Messages (MMS) 1. ...
Reply to a Message 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. 2. From the message list, tap a message. 3. Tap the Enter message field and then type your reply message. 4. When the message is complete, tap Send. 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 conversation. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. 2. On the Messages screen, tap a conversation. 3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock. 4. Tap Lock on the options menu. A lock icon displays at the lower right hand side of the message. Delete a Conversation 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. 2. Touch and hold the conversation you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete > Delete.
Access Messages Settings The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications. You can access Message settings in two ways: From the Messages app: From a Home screen, tap Messages > More options > Settings. From Settings: From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application settings > Messages. For details about Messages settings, see Messages Settings. Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (for example, Google Hangouts or Messaging+), you will not be able to use the Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app. For details, see Default Messaging App Settings. Messaging Plus Messaging Plus gives you the highest quality video calling, group chat, and sharing experience on mobile. Share your favorite photos, videos, and current location. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messaging+. The first time you access the app, you will be prompted to provide permissions. Follow the onscreen instructions to get started.
1. From a Home screen, tap Play Store. 2. Tap the Search icon and search for "facebook". 3. Tap Facebook from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL, and then tap ACCEPT. 5. When the download and installation is complete, tap OPEN. To open the app from the Home screen, tap Apps > Facebook. Sign in to Your Facebook Account from Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > Add account. 3. Tap Facebook, and then follow the prompts to enter your Facebook account details and complete the sign in. YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts, and other original videos. Important: YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid unexpected data charges. 1. ...
Google+ is part of your Google Account, and uses your Google Account sign-in. Before using Google+, set up your Google Account on your phone. For more information, see Create a Google Account or Sign In to Your Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google+. 2. If you are signed into more than one Google Account, choose an account to use with Google+. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Google+. Hangouts Hangouts is an application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Hangouts. 2. Follow the prompts to begin using Google Hangouts. Note: You can use Hangouts as your phone’s default messaging app, or as a standalone IM app. If you set Hangouts as the default messaging app, the Messages app will be disabled. For more information, see Default Messaging App Settings. Accounts and Messaging...
Apps and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Applications list. Note: Available apps and services are subject to change at any time. Play Store The Google Play™ Store app is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games. When you find an app you want, you can easily download and install it on your phone. To access the Google Play Store app, you must first connect to the Internet using your phone’s Wi-Fi or Sprint 4G or 3G data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Web and Data and Google Account for details. Important: Sprint’s policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s policies, don’t use the application. Find and Install an App When you install apps from the Google Play Store app and use them on your phone, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust. Note: You need a Google Wallet™ account to purchase items from the Google Play Store app. See Create a Google Wallet Account to set up a Google Wallet account if you do not have one. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Play Store. 2. Browse through the categories to find and learn about apps. 3. Tap INSTALL (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications). 4. ...
Create a Google Wallet Account You must have a Google Wallet account associated with your Google Account to purchase items from the Google Play Store app. The first time you turn on your phone, the setup process will prompt you to create a Google Wallet account. If you did not create one at setup, you can create an account at any time using one of these methods: On your computer, go to google.com/wallet/ to create a Google Wallet account. – or – The first time you use your phone to buy an item from Google Play, follow the prompts to enter your billing information to set up a Google Wallet account. Warning: After you use Google Wallet to purchase an app from the Google Play Store, the phone remembers your password, so you don’t need to enter it the next time. For this reason, you should secure your phone to prevent others from using it without your permission. For more information, see Screen Lock. Open an Installed App After you install an app, it’s available in the Apps tray. From a Home screen, tap Apps, and then tap the app icon. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. 2. Tap the DOWNLOADED tab, and then select the app you want to uninstall. 3. Tap Uninstall, and then follow the prompts to remove the app from your phone. Play Movies &...
Play Books Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier. With Google Play Books, you can shop the world's largest selection of eBooks and read them anywhere you like. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Play Books. Play Games Google Play Games is the easiest way for you to discover new games, track achievements and scores, and play with friends around the world. It brings all of your gaming on Google Play together in a unified Android experience. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Play Games. Play Newsstand With Google Play Newsstand, discover more of the news and magazines you care about all in one app on your phone. Enjoy breaking news and in-depth articles featuring audio and video. From sports, business, cooking, entertainment, fashion and more it’s all in one place. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Play Newsstand. Music Apps Your phone lets you discover, download, and listen to your favorite music through a variety of applications. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer. Play Music Google Play Music lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from the Google Play Store app, as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Music library and instantly ready to play or download. For more information about Google Play Music, visit play.google.com/store/music.
Milk Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk Music is a radio service that gives you more of the music you love, curated by top DJs and industry pros and all for free. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Milk. Music The Music app plays music files. 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. When you close the Music screen, playback will continue in the background, so you can listen to music while you use other features of your phone. When music is playing in the background, you can access playback controls from the Notification Panel. Play Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap the category tabs at the top of the screen. The default tabs are PLAYLISTS, TRACKS, ALBUMS, ARTISTS, FOLDERS, and DEVICES. You may have to swipe your finger right or left along the tabs to see all of them. 3. Scroll through the list and tap a song to begin. While playing music, use these controls: Tap to pause playback. To start playback again, tap . Tap to move to the previous song. Tap to move to the next song. Tap the repeat button to control playback. Choose to play all songs once. Choose to repeat all songs. Choose to repeat the current song.
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Use Playlists Create playlists to group songs, so you can listen to them together. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap the PLAYLISTS tab, and then use these options: Tap an existing playlist to play its songs. While playing, tap More options for playlist options. Tap Create playlist to create a new playlist. Follow the prompts to name the playlist, and then tap to select songs for the playlist. Tap More options for other options, including Edit title, to rename playlists. Note: While playing music, you can touch and hold on a song to choose Add to playlist. 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. From a Home screen, tap Apps > ...
Note: Your phone and the other device must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and the other device must have its Nearby devices feature turned on. For more information, For more information, see Nearby Devices Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap the DEVICES tab, and then select the target device from the list. Music Options and Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap More options for options. Available options depend on the tab: Select: Choose items. Add to playlist/Create playlist: Depending on the tab, you can add songs to a playlist, or create a new playlist. Listen via Bluetooth: Play music through a Bluetooth-compatible device that is paired with your phone. For more information about using Bluetooth, see Bluetooth. View as: Choose a format for displaying items. Music square: Create a playlist based on mood. ...
Access Sprint Music Plus 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Sprint Music Plus. 2. The first time you launch the app, tap Accept to accept the Terms and Conditions. 3. Tap a store option from the main page (Ringbacks Store, Music Store, or Ringtones Store), or tap > Music (under Library) to access your music. Tap the onscreen navigation tools to skip ahead or rewind. Tap at any time to see additional options. For more information, tap > Settings > About or Help. Note: If you have loaded music on to your phone from your computer (see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer), you will need to sync your music to listen to it through Sprint Music Plus. From the Sprint Music Plus app, tap > Settings > Synchronize your music library. Once synced, you will see your music in the library. 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.
Spotify Spotify gives you millions of songs at your fingertips. The artists you love, the latest hits, and new discoveries just for you. Hit play to stream anything you like. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Spotify. 2. Follow the prompts to update the app and then log in to your Spotify account or sign up for a new account from your phone. Navigation Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you’re going. Google Maps Use the Google Maps™ application to determine your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions, and find phone numbers and addresses for local businesses. For more information about Google Maps, visit maps.google.com. Enable Location To use Google Maps, enable your phone’s GPS location service and agree to share location information with Google. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Location. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the service on. To launch the Google Maps application: From a Home screen, tap Apps > Maps. Scout Scout™ by Telenav is a daily personal navigator that helps you get where you’re going. It lets you see and hear turn-by-turn directions and it can provide important, personalized information about traffic and alternate routes. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Sprint Zone. 2. Tap My Account to sign in to and manage your Sprint account, My Device to access information about your phone, or tap any other category to explore additional options, such as Apps, Games, Sprint News, TV & Movies, Music & Tones, and more. Note: Sprint Zone categories and options are subject to change. Check back frequently for new content and updates. Sprint TV & Movies With Sprint TV & Movies, you can watch live TV and access movies and other on demand entertainment on the go. Note: Coverage not available everywhere. Content and lineup subject to change. Select channels also available for casual usage. Go to sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information. Your Sprint TV Channel Options The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of accessible channels. Subscription options include comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of “a la carte” channels. Visit sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information on channels and pricing. Watch TV 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Sprint TV & Movies. 2. Follow the prompts to browse categories and find programs. ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Amazon. 2. Follow the prompts to install the app, and then customize your experience by signing in with your Amazon account. Tip: For sign-in help, additional menus, and more, tap at the top of the app. App Pass Sprint’s App Pass is a subscription service giving you unlimited access to a hand-selected catalog of premium apps and games across two devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > App Pass. 2. Follow the prompts to install the app, and then tap Get Started! to subscribe to the service. eBay The eBay app is packed full of features that make it easy to browse, buy, sell, and manage your eBay experience whenever and wherever you are. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > eBay. 2. Follow the prompts to update the app, and then sign in with your eBay account or register for a new account to get started. NASCAR Mobile NASCAR MOBILE is designed to bring you what you, the fans, want directly to your Android phone. Follow NASCAR News, Video Highlights, and immerse yourself even further into the NASCAR experience with driver informational stats, plus more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > NASCAR Mobile. 2. ...
PEN.UP PEN.UP is an online community app that brings together anyone that uses the S Pen to draw, sketch, scribble or paint. Share photos, comment on other creations, or just browse through the pages for something to add to your personal collection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > PEN.UP. 2. Follow the prompts to sign up and sign in to the community. Uber Search and find transportation service using the Uber app. Request a ride and get picked up within minutes. From home, tap Apps > Uber. Apps and Entertainment...
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. To use your phone’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”. The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Turn Wi-Fi On or Off When Wi-Fi is turned on, your phone will notify you of available Wi-Fi networks, and you can connect to the Wi-Fi networks. Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use, to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi on or off. Note: You can also turn Wi-Fi on or off from the Notification Panel. Drag down from the top of the screen, and then tap Wi-Fi. Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network By default, your phone’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your phone able to discover and connect to compatible in-range Wi-Fi networks (or WAPs—Wireless Access Points). Turn Wi-Fi On 1. ...
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed. When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. When you select a secured network, you will need to enter the wireless password to connect to the network. Enter the password and tap Connect. You can use the Show password option to display the password as you enter it. Add a New Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Add Wi-Fi network. 3. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of the Wi-Fi network. 4. ...
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. Note: The first time you launch Internet, you may be prompted to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number to access the SprintWeb home page. Chrome Use Chrome for Mobile to browse fast and sign in to bring your Chrome experience from your computer, anywhere you go. For more information, visit google.com/chrome. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Chrome. Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks) The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone. Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your phone is loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process your data usage request. Sprint Spark LTE The Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. To connect your phone to Sprint Spark, you need to be in an area covered by the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network. For more information about the availability of Sprint Spark in your location, visit sprint.com/coverage. Note: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors, including your distance to the base station and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Set Your Network Options 1. ...
Note: The Sprint Spark network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to it. Your User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com”. (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you network. Your user name is automatically programmed into your phone. You don’t have to enter it. Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your services, you must then update the profile on your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System Update. 2. Tap Update Profile. Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Icon Description 3G Coverage. The phone is connected to the Sprint 3G network. 3G network in use. The icon spins when your phone is scanning and connecting. Sprint Spark LTE Coverage: The phone is connected to the Sprint Spark enhanced ...
Turn Hotspot On or Off To conserve battery life, turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you’re finished. You can control Hotspot from Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot and Tethering. 2. Tap Hotspot, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Hotspot on or off. Connect a Device to Your Phone’s Hotspot When you connect a device to your phone’s Hotspot feature, the device can access your phone’s connection to the mobile data network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot and Tethering. 2. Tap Hotspot, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Hotspot on. 3. On the other device, scan for Wi-Fi hotspots, and then select your phone’s hotspot. Your phone’s Network SSID will appear in the list of available devices. 4. ...
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network administrator. To connect to a VPN, you must have Mobile data enabled, or your phone must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see Data Usage Settings and Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network. Set a Screen Lock Before setting up a VPN, you must set a screen lock to prevent access to your phone by unauthorized users. A pattern, PIN, password, or fingerprint screen lock provides sufficient security to set up trusted credential storage. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock. 3. Choose a screen unlock type: Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint. 4. Follow the prompts to configure the screen lock. For more information, see Screen Lock. Add a VPN Configure a connection to a VPN. You must have a PIN or Password screen lock set before adding a VPN. Tip: You may need to contact your network administrator for some of the information needed to set up a VPN connection. Add a Basic VPN 1. ...
DNS servers Forwarding routes 3. Tap Save to save the VPN settings. Connect to a VPN Connect to a VPN that’s already set up on your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > More networks > VPN. 2. Tap a VPN. 3. Follow the prompts to enter your login credentials, and connect. When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the title bar. Disconnect from a VPN The following describes how to disconnect from a VPN connection. 1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When your phone has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon displays in the notification area of the title bar. Web and Data...
Pictures and Video Use your device’s camera to take pictures or record videos. Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Make your selfies better than ever with a class-leading 3.7MP front-facing camera featuring Wide Angle Selfie Mode that gets more friends and fun in frame. Capture special moments on a crisp, clear 16MP camera and a full suite of advanced editing functions. And say goodbye to blurry pictures and shaky videos thanks to optical image stabilization (OIS). Open the Camera Follow the below procedure to access your phone’s camera. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. Mode Indicator: Shows the current Mode, which you can choose with Mode Selector. Voice Control: Take pictures and record videos using voice commands. Record: Tap to start recording a video. Capture: Tap to take a picture. Mode Selector: Tap to choose a shooting mode. The current mode displays on the camera screen. Shooting modes allow you to choose modes for automatically adjusting settings to suit conditions, or to access special features like panorama or other specialty shots. Gallery: View your pictures or video, and access picture sharing and editing options. Settings: Access camera settings. Customizable Shortcuts: Shortcuts to favorite settings, which you can customize by dragging Pictures and Video...
a camera setting to the shortcut tray. The default shown here is Beauty face. Front/Back Camera: Switch between the front and back cameras. Take a Picture You can take pictures with your phone’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the onscreen options, or these gestures: Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom in and out. Tap the screen to focus on the area you tapped. 3. Tap Capture to take the picture. Tip: Depending on your settings or the camera orientation, you can also take a picture using your voice or tapping the fingerprint sensor. See Configure the Camera. Note: To include your location in photos, turn on the Location tag in Settings. Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone’s built-in video camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your shot, use the onscreen options, or these gestures: Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom in and out. ...
Tip: If Voice Control is active, you can begin recording by saying "Record Video." See Configure the Camera. Review Pictures and Videos from the Camera After you take a picture or record a video, you can review and edit it right from the camera, using special Studio options. Review and Edit a Picture from the Camera 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Take a picture, and then tap the Gallery thumbnail at the bottom corner of the screen. 3. While reviewing a picture, you can use these options: Change player: Choose a device to share your phone’s screen using an AllShare Cast dongle (not included). Share: Choose a method for sharing the picture. Edit: Edit the picture. Options include: Adjustment: Rotate, crop, or resize the photo. Tone: Adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, the red/green/blue color, the color temperature, or the Hue. ...
Delete: Erase the current video. More options: Choose other options. Configure the Camera Camera settings are special options that you can choose, right on the camera screen, to make taking pictures or recording videos easy, and to make your pictures or videos special. Customize Shortcuts The Camera screen offers three customizable shortcuts to give you the ability to quickly choose favorite settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap Settings > Options, and then touch and drag settings to or from the shortcuts area. Choose a Shooting Mode Your phone’s camera offers many shooting modes, to make your pictures or videos special. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. On the Camera screen, tap to choose a shooting mode. Scroll available modes, and then tap a mode to select it. Modes include: Rear camera: Auto: Automatically adjusts the exposure to optimize the color and brightness of pictures. In Auto mode, you can take single or burst shots (take burst shots by holding Capture to take multiple shots until you lift your finger).
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Virtual tour: Create a virtual tour image. Manage Modes: Select which camera modes you wish to use, delete ones you don’t, and arrange them any way you like. Download: Browse and download additional modes to use with the camera. Note: By default, not all modes are visible when you first tap the Mode button. Tap Manage Modes to see all available camera shooting modes Front camera: Selfie: Take a selfie using the front camera. Wide selfie: Take a selfie with more width to include more people. Download: Browse and download additional modes to use with the camera. Choose Camera Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap Settings to configure options: Beauty face: Enhance facial features when taking self-portraits. Effects: Add special graphical effects. Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives. For low light situations, use a higher exposure. ...
Picture size (front camera): Set the resolution of pictures. Picture size (rear camera): Set the resolution of pictures. Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Review pics/videos: Set to show photos or videos after taking them. Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. The icon changes depending on available storage options. Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos. The Volume key: Use the Volume key as the camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key. Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving. ...
Note: Tap More > Help to learn about Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select an album or tap a thumbnail to view the picture or video. 3. From the main Gallery screen, you can use these options: Tap a picture or video to display it in full screen view. Touch and hold thumbnails to select them (indicated by a check mark). Tap Sort by to choose a display style. You can sort by Time or Album, or Filter to show only people, scenery, or documents. Tap Search to enter keywords to search for items, or choose a view or filter. Tap Camera to launch the Camera to take pictures or record video. Tap More options for options. Available options depend on which gallery screen you are viewing, and may include: Select: Depending on the view, tap albums or items to select them. After selection, you can tap More options again for actions you can take with the selected item(s). Delete: Erase item(s). Create album: Create a new album to group pictures (Album view only). ...
Change device: Choose a device to share your phone’s screen using an AllShare Cast dongle (not included). Share: Choose a method for sharing the picture. Camera: Launch the Camera, to take pictures or record video. Delete: Erase the current picture. More options: Choose other options, including: Edit: Modify the picture. More info: View information about the picture. Write on image: Use the S Pen to write or draw on the picture. Rotate left/Rotate right: Change the orientation of the picture. Crop: Adjust the size of the picture. Rename: Change the name of the video file. Slideshow: Create a slideshow. Add tag: Add a tag to your photos. Studio: Brings up the Studio app so you can enhance, or add special effects to your photos. Set as: Set the picture as wallpaper on the lock or Home screen. ...
Tap to play the video. More options: Choose other options, including: More info: View information about the video. Rename: Change the name of the video file. Slideshow: Create a slideshow. Studio: Edit the video using the Studio app. Settings: Configure Gallery settings. Working with Photos While viewing a photo, you can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Photo To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture. 3. Tap More options > Rotate left or Rotate right. Crop a Photo To crop your photos, follow the below procedures.
Send Photos or Videos by Email or Gmail You can send photos, videos in an email or Gmail message. They are added as file attachments in your email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap the photo you want to send. To select multiple pictures to send, touch and hold a thumbnail to display the selection screen, and then touch additional pictures. 4. Tap the screen and then tap Share via > Gmail or Email. 5. Address and compose your message and then tap Send or Send. Note: If you have multiple email or Gmail accounts, the default account will be used. Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message You can share photos and videos using a variety of messaging and social networking services. 1. ...
You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the videos you want to share. 3. Select the video you want to share. 4. Tap the screen and then tap Share via > YouTube. 5. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 6. Tap Upload. Video Play videos stored on your phone, or from your other devices (you must sign in to your Samsung account to play videos synced from your other devices). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your phone. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip. 3. Tap a video to view it. Use Pop-Up Play Multitask with Pop-Up Play by transforming your video player into a pop-up window floating on the screen. The video will continue to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen. Pictures and Video...
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap to continue playing the video in a floating window. Drag the window to any location on the screen, and use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window. Pictures and Video...
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing apps and features. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. 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. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on or off. Note: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off from the Notification Panel. Drag down from the top of the screen, and then tap Bluetooth. Note: For Bluetooth settings information see Bluetooth Settings. Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset (not included), or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit (not included). It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands-free devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth.
have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive phone calls. 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. Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit When you have paired a Bluetooth headset (not included) with your phone, you should be able to reconnect it automatically by turning on Bluetooth on your phone and then turning on the headset. However, sometimes you will need to reconnect manually, for example if you have been using your headset with another Bluetooth device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Make sure that the target device has Bluetooth turned on. 4. Tap the target device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. 5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the target device’s documentation to find the passcode. Tip: If you still cannot reconnect to the target device, follow the instructions in Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device, and then follow the instructions in Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit. 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 You can disconnect from a Bluetooth device, without removing the pairing relationship between the ...
Send Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a notebook computer. The first time you transfer information between your phone and another device, you need to enter or confirm a security passcode. After that, your phone and the other device are paired, and you will not need to exchange passcodes to transfer information in the future. You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to: Images and videos Calendar events Contacts Audio files Send Information from Your Phone to Another Device 1. Set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 2. On the device, open the application that contains the information or file you want to send. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send: Photo or video (in Camera): After capturing a photo, on the preview screen, tap > Bluetooth. Photos and videos (in Gallery): Tap a picture or video, and then tap ...
Receive Information Using Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including photos, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. 3. Tap your phone's Bluetooth name to make it discoverable. 4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your phone. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both your phone and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode. A Bluetooth authorization request is displayed on your phone. 5. When your phone receives a file transfer request notification, tap ACCEPT. When the file is transferred, a notification displays. To open the file immediately, slide down the Notification Panel, and then tap the relevant notification. When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type: Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application. For example, if you open a music track, it starts playing in the Music application. For a vCalendar file, select the calendar where you want to save the event, and then tap Import. The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events. (For more information on using the Calendar, see Calendar.) For a vCard contact file, if there are multiple vCard files on your storage card, you can choose to import one, several, or all of those contacts to your contacts list. 1Weather Receive real-time local weather information at any location in the world. Access 7-day and hourly ...
Add an Event to the Calendar Add events to your Calendar to help you organize your time and remind you of important events. Note: To synchronize calendar events among your Google and Corporate accounts, make sure they are being managed by your phone. See Accounts and Messaging for more information. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Double-tap a day to which you would like to add an event to reveal the Add event/Add task screen. 3. If you have accounts set up on your phone, you can assign the new event to an account by tapping the Calendar field and then selecting an account. My calendar: Calendar entries that are stored locally on the phone and not part of an account. Samsung Calendar: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account. Google/Gmail: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Google Account. Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account. 4. Enter information about the event (fields may vary according to your synced accounts): Tap the Title field and enter a title for the event. Tap the Location field to enter a location for the event in the Location field or tap the icon to select the location on the map. ...
Select a recurrence cycle for the event by tapping the Repeat field. Enter a description for the event in the Description field. Tap a sticker to add it to the event. Tap Time zone to adjust the time zone. 7. Tap Save to store the new event and synchronize it with your selected account. 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. By showing the Alert screen. Event Reminders When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, there are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: By playing a short beep. By indicating an icon within the Status Bar. To view additional options: 1. Slide your finger down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel. 2. Tap the upcoming event name from the onscreen list to display the event within the Calendar notifications screen. 3. Tap an option: SET SNOOZE DURATION to set the length of time to allow before you are reminded of the event.
3. Tap the day for which you would like to view events. 4. To display an event’s details, tap it from the current screen. Agenda View Agenda view shows a list of upcoming events. While in Agenda view: Touch Add new to create a new event. Tap an event to view its details. Month and Agenda View Month and Agenda view shows the month, with a list of events for the month below. While in Month and agenda view: Touch and hold on a day to create a new event on that day. Tap an event to view its details. Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later months. Week View Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. When in Week view: You can touch and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time. Tap an event to view its details. Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks. Year View and Month View In Year View or Month view, you will see markers on days that have events.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Open the calendar event details: In Agenda, Day, and Week views, tap the calendar event you want to delete. In Month view, tap the date where the calendar event occurs, and then tap the calendar event. In Year view, tap the month in which the event is located. 3. Tap the event, and then tap Delete. 4. In the Delete confirmation box, tap DELETE. – or – If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event, or All events in series and tap Delete. Calculator Use the Calculator app to perform mathematical calculations. Note: Rotate the phone to switch to a scientific calculator with advanced calculator functions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Tap the keypad to enter your equation. To clear the results: Tap To clear the calculator history: ...
Alarm: This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time. World clock: allows you to view the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World Clock displays time in hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones around the world. Stopwatch: You can use this option to measure intervals of time. Timer: You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds). Create an Alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified for the alarm. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock, and then tap the Alarm tab. 2. Tap Create alarm to set up the alarm. Alarm options include: Time: Choose a time for the alarm. Repeat: Repeat the alarm every week on the selected days. Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play for the alarm. Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. Snooze: Allow snoozing and set Interval and Repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your phone automatically syncs with the Web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Dropbox. Drive With the Google Drive application, everything that you add to your Drive from work or home is also available on your phone. You can create and edit documents on your phone and the changes are saved everywhere. For more information, visit drive.google.com. Note: You will need to set up your Google Account on your phone to use Drive. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Drive. Evernote Create, synchronize, and share multimedia notes. You can add tags to the notes, or sort the notes into a notebook so that you can manage your ideas efficiently. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Evernote. Flipboard Briefing Get the daily top news, according to your interests, all in one place using Flipboard Briefing powered by your Flipboard account. Activate Flipboard Briefing 1. From a Home screen, scroll to the left until Flipboard Briefing displays. 2. Tap START READING to view articles for the first time. Customize Flipboard Briefing Flipboard Briefing will display stories according to your interests.
Share Flipboard Briefing Articles You can share articles from Flipboard Briefing using Messages, Email, Bluetooth, and more. 1. From a Home screen, scroll to the left until Flipboard Briefing displays. 2. Tap the article you want to share. 3. Tap Share via and select a sharing method. Flipboard Briefing Settings 1. From a Home screen, scroll to the left until Flipboard Briefing displays. 2. Tap More options: Tap your Profile Image > Open Profile in Flipboard to edit your profile, or Logout to sign out of Flipboard. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Notifications to turn Flipboard notifications on or off. Tap additional interests to add additional articles to Flipboard Briefing. Note: To remove Flipboard Briefing from your Home screens, pinch a Home screen and tap Home screen settings. Uncheck Flipboard Briefing. (Removing Flipboard Briefing allows you to scroll all your Home screens in a circular manner.) GALAXY Apps Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy device. ...
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google. Hancom Office 2014 Hancom Office 2014 includes a word processor program (Hanword), a spreadsheet program (Hancell), and a presentation program (Hanshow). In addition to opening, editing, and saving MS Office documents, Hancom Office 2014 supports standard ODF files and quick and easy conversion to the PDF file format. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Hancom Office 2014. 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > My files. 2. Files stored in the phone are organized into the following categories: Recent files: View recently saved files. Images: View image files. Videos: View video files. Audio: View audio files. Documents: View document files. ...
2. Follow the prompts to get started: Read the introduction and tap NEXT. Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap NEXT. Tap SAMSUNG ACCOUNT to sign in to your Samsung account if you have not already done so. For more information, refer to Samsung Account. You must sign in to a Samsung account to set and save goals, and use other advanced S Health features. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter information about yourself, and then tap START. 3. Use S Health to track your health activities: Pedometer: Count the number of steps you take. Step counting starts automatically. To pause step counting, tap More options > Pause Pedometer. To restart step counting, tap More options > Start Pedometer. If you signed in to your Samsung account, you can set goals, track your progress, and share your results. Exercise: Set and manage exercise goals, and track your progress. You can track activities by type, such as running, walking, cycling, and hiking. S Health also offers access to the Music app, to work out to your favorite songs. Heart rate: Measure your heart rate, using the heart rate sensor on the back of your phone (next to the Camera flash). Place your finger over the sensor, and then tap the screen to start. Hold your finger on the sensor, and keep still until the sensor reports your heart rate. : Measure the concentration of oxygen in your blood (SpO or oxygen saturation). Food: Track your daily food intake, by entering your meals and snacks. You can keep track ...
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Coach: Coach by Cigna provides general information and features designed to help you to manage your overall well-being. Partner apps: Manage additional S health-compatible apps you install here. Note: Tap More > Help for more detailed information. Before You Start Exercising This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions: Heart disease; Asthma or lung disease; Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease; Arthritis. You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as: Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity; Dizziness or loss of consciousness; Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed; Ankle swelling, especially at night; A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes away when you rest. Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: ...
When in Doubt — Check It Out If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is a good way to plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you. Consider it the first step on your path to physical fitness. S Note The S Note app helps you create, edit, and manage all the notes on your phone. Sign in to your Samsung account to access your notes in S Note from any device. With S Note, create content by typing, writing, drawing, and even recording voice, video, or taking pictures. Templates are provided to make content creation easy and help keep things organized. Create a Note To create a note with S Note: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Note. 2. Tap to create a new note. Use the S Pen to create content. To use a template, tap More options > Use new template. 3. When finished, tap Save.
Handwriting mode: Write or draw freehand with the S Pen. Tap the Pen icon once to select Handwriting mode. Tap again to change the Pen settings. Eraser mode: Erase content from the note. Tap once to select the eraser. Tap again to change the Eraser settings. Text mode: Type text using the keyboard. Tap once to select Text mode. Tap again to change the Text settings. Photo note: Add a note page by taking a picture. The camera is activated. After you take a picture, crop the image as desired. The cropped image is then added as a page to your current note. Selection mode: Select a portion of the note to view properties, transform, cut, copy or delete it. Undo: Undo the previous action. Redo: Redo the something that was undone. S Pen only mode: switch between S Pen only or both S Pen and finger mode. Save: Save the S Note. More options: The options include Insert, Add page, Add template, Edit pages, Delete page, Page options, Show Magnified note, Record sketching, Reduce toolbar, and Save as. S Voice S Voice is a voice recognition application you can use to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. This is a natural language recognition application. You can ask questions (“Is it raining in Dallas?”) or speak commands (“Show me where to find cheap gas”).
From Settings: From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application settings > S Voice. For details about S Voice settings, see S Voice Settings. Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides a place for you to manage the multimedia content you capture with the S Pen. Scrapbook provides storage and organization tools for content you capture while using your phone. Using the S Pen, you can capture articles, images, and even videos and music. You can then add a title, text, a handwritten memo, or content tags. When you capture content online, the Web link is saved with the content. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Scrapbook. Using the Smart Select and Image Clip Tools When you capture content with the Smart Select tool, you have the option of saving the content to the Scrapbook. For more information on capturing content, see Smart Select. Capture Content with the S Pen 1. Launch the Air command menu and select Smart select or Image clip. 2. ...
Smart Remote Use your phone to control your TV, Set-top box, DVR, Stereos, and other electronic devices. Configure Smart Remote Choose your TV service and personalize your selections. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Smart Remote. 2. Follow the prompts to configure the service: Select your TV Service Provider: Follow the prompts to select your country or region, enter your ZIP code, and then select your TV service provider from the list. Personalize: Smart Remote offers Just For You suggestions based on what you like to watch. Personalize your top picks by answering a few questions, and then tap the star on shows you like. Smart Remote will suggest similar programs. You can skip personalization and continue with configuration. 3. Continue following the prompts to read and agree to the disclaimer and complete configuration. Customize Your Smart Remote Set up your phone to control your TV, Set-top box, DVR, Stereos, and other electronic devices. Note: Your TV or other device must be turned off to customize Smart Remote. Set Up Your Smart Remote to Control Your TV 1. ...
6. From the Add Cable/Satellite box screen, select the entry that matches your current method for changing channels. If you have a cable/satellite box, tap an option or tap Show other brands if you don't see your brand. Once the brand is selected, follow the prompts to set up the correct code for the box. If you don't have a cable/satellite box, tap I don't have Cable/Satellite box and follow the prompts. Use Your Smart Remote to Control Your TV After customizing Smart Remote, you can use it to control your TV. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Smart Remote. 2. From the Smart Remote screen, tap Remote Control for options: Easy remote: provides the most common used control features. For additional remote options, tap the arrow icon on the right side of the screen to display the advanced remote.
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To start recording, tap Record and speak into the microphone. To pause recording, tap Pause. To end the recording, tap Stop. To cancel the recording, tap Cancel. Tap to block incoming calls while recording. Tap to select a recording mode. Share a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap List, and then touch and hold on a recording to display options. 3. Tap Share, and then follow the prompts to choose a method and share the file. Edit a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 2. ...
Write to Voice Label: You can save the voice recording to a Voice Label via NFC. Details: View information about the voice recording. Voice Recorder Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap List to view a list of recordings. While viewing the list, you can use these options: Search: Enter keywords to search for a recording. Close: Return to the recording screen. Select mode: Choose a recording mode (Normal, Interview, Meeting, or Voice Memo) to match the type of voice recording. 3. Touch and hold a recording for these options: Share: Share this recording using messaging, email, Wi-Fi Direct, and so on. Delete: Erase recording(s). 4. Tap More options for options: Select: Choose voice recording(s). After selection, you can Share or Delete the selected recordings, or use other menu options. Sort by: Choose an order to display the list.
Noise reduction: Choose whether the phone uses noise reduction during recording, to improve recording quality. Location tags: When enabled, location information will be saved in recording files. Language: Choose a language. Voice Search Use Google Voice Search to search the Web by speaking commands. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Search. 2. When the Google Voice Search screen displays, say “OK Google” or tap the microphone icon, and then speak your command. 3. Scroll down the Voice Search screen to learn about using Voice Search and hear examples, including: Make phone calls Get directions Send messages Set reminders Ask questions Schedule meetings Play music and movies Set alarms Try more voice actions microSD Card A microSD memory card is an optional accessory (not included) that allows you to store images, ...
1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone. 2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide the card into the slot. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Important: Ensure that the back cover and the USB Charger/Accessory port cover are closed tightly to prevent water and dust entering the phone. Open or loose covers may allow water and dust to enter the phone and cause damage. Remove a microSD Card Use the following procedure to remove an optional microSD card from your phone. Important: Before removing an optional installed microSD card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. For more information, see Unmount a microSD Card. 1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone. 2. Carefully slide the card out of the slot. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. View microSD Card Memory Use the following procedure to view memory usage information for an optional installed microSD card (not included). From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage. (The total and available memory space will be displayed.) Format a microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage. 2. Scroll down the screen, tap Format SD card > FORMAT SD CARD > DELETE ALL. Note: Formatting erases all the data on an installed microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the card. Unmount a microSD 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. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage. 2. Tap Unmount SD card. 3. Remove the microSD card. See Remove a microSD Card. Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer ...
4. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albums) and copy files to it from your computer. 5. When you are done, disconnect your phone from the computer. 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. Back Up Information to Your Google Account 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Backup and reset. 2. Tap Back up my data to turn on the feature. Tap Backup account to choose or sign in to a Google Account to use for backups. Tap Automatic restore if you want information saved to the Google Account above to be restored when you reinstall apps, such as after a firmware update, or when setting up a new ...
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Update now: Check for software updates, and install them, if desired. Auto update: When enabled, your phone will automatically check for updates and install them. Wi-Fi only: When enabled, your phone will only download updates when your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Update PRL: Download and the latest Preferred Roaming List (PRL), used by your phone to access the network. Update Profile: Update the user profile related to your wireless service account. If you choose to change your user name online, use this option to update the user name on your phone. UICC Unlock: Unlock your phone’s Universal Integrated Circuit Card. Tools and Calendar...
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. For a country-specific travel guide, select your phone and destination from sprint.com/traveltips. Get Information for Sprint Worldwide Service View contact information for Sprint Worldwide. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Sprint Worldwide. Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Before using your phone in global roaming mode, you must activate Sprint Worldwide service. To activate Sprint Worldwide service: Chat with or email an international support rep by visiting sprint.com/swwsupport. – or – Call Sprint Worldwide Customer support at 1-888-226-7212. Your Phone’s SIM Card for International Roaming Your phone comes with a preinstalled SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card to support roaming on ...
Set Network Mode Options In order to roam internationally on different types of network technology (CDMA/LTE and GSM/UMTS), you may need to set your phone’s network mode to allow use of a specific technology. Once set, your phone is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service, meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA/LTE or GSM/UMTS network when you travel. To set your network mode options manually: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > More networks 2. Tap Mobile networks > Network mode to configure options: To allow connections to CDMA or LTE networks only, tap CDMA or LTE/CDMA. To allow connections to GSM or UMTS networks only, tap GSM/UMTS. To allow connections to available CDMA/LTE or GSM/UMTS networks, tap Automatic. This is the recommended setting for international use. Make and Receive Worldwide Calls When travelling on international networks, you can place and answer calls as you would on the Sprint network (see Make Phone Calls and Receive Phone Calls), although some additional instructions may be required to place a call. Some features and services are not available in all ...
If you are on the CDMA network outside Canada or the Caribbean, enter the international access code for the country from which you are calling. 3. Tap to insert the US country code, and then enter the area code and number. 4. Tap to place the call. Sprint International Voicemail Service Your Sprint voicemail will follow you as you travel. All of your unanswered calls will be forwarded to your Sprint voicemail. You will need to be sure your voicemail box is already set up and that you know your voicemail password. Note: Sprint voicemail may not be available on all networks; check sprint.com/sww for service information. Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International To simplify accessing your Sprint Voicemail while travelling, you can set up your voicemail access number as a Contacts entry. Save the voicemail access number with the international dialing code to make it faster and easier to access your messages while roaming internationally. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap to add a contact. 3. If you have accounts set up on your phone, tap a storage account. 4. Enter a name for the new contact, for example, “Voicemail”. 5. ...
You must call voicemail in order to retrieve messages. Follow the instructions on the previous page to store your voicemail number for easy access. Retrieve Voicemail Messages The voicemail retrieval process while travelling is the same as on the Sprint Network; however, you will be required to enter your voicemail password. To retrieve your voicemail messages: 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Contacts tab, tap the voicemail entry and then tap the number to call it. 2. When your voicemail answers, tap , enter the password, and tap to access your voicemail. International Voicemail Troubleshooting There are a few tips to keep in mind when using Sprint voicemail while traveling. Some carriers may not support voicemail indicators. It may be necessary to call your voicemail to see if you have any new messages. If you hear the message “Please enter the number of the subscriber you wish to call,” enter your 10-digit wireless phone number. International Data Roaming Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service can also keep you connected via email and Web browsing when travelling in countries in which Sprint offers data service. Data services are available on both CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. Check sprint.com/sww to determine the services available where you are travelling. Note: Prior to using your Sprint Worldwide GSM/UMTS Data Services, you must establish and utilize your CDMA data services domestically on the Sprint Network. Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services To use Sprint Worldwide Data Services, you will need to have these services activated on your ...
where GSM data service is offered at sprint.com/sww. Follow the instructions below to select the appropriate carrier network on your phone. To select a GSM data service carrier for a specific country: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > More networks > Mobile networks. 2. Ensure the Mobile data check box is selected. 3. Tap Network mode, and then change the preferred network mode to Automatic. Access Email and Data Services on Internationally on CDMA Networks If data service is available on a CDMA network, then you only need to set the phone to CDMA, you will not need to select the specific carrier. Selecting a specific carrier is only necessary for providers on the GSM network. If your phone has automatically selected a GSM network while traveling, then you will need to set the phone to CDMA to access CDMA data services. (See Set Network Mode Options.) Visit sprint.com/sww for a list of services available in each country.
Status Messages Message Description Service Conflict This service cannot be enabled because an incompatible service has already been turned on. Please Try Again An error occurred. Note the error code and try again. Self Check Error A fault was detected with your phone. If this error recurs, note the error and contact Sprint Customer Service. Self Check Fail An operational fault was detected with your phone. Note the numeric code, turn your phone off, and contact Sprint Customer Service. Wrong PIN You have entered an incorrect SIM PIN number. You have only three attempts to enter your PIN. After a third unsuccessful attempt, your phone will be locked and you will have to call Sprint Customer Service to have it unlocked. Sprint sets the default to PIN off; if you elect to enable the PIN then you will need to contact Sprint for the default PIN and PUK. PIN Blocked. Call Your An incorrect SIM PIN was entered three consecutive times. You Provider will be unable to send or receive calls on your phone. Contact Sprint Customer Service to obtain the PIN Unblocked Key (PUK) code. Sprint sets the default to PIN off; if you elect to enable the PIN then you will need to contact Sprint for the default PIN and ...
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Any error message that displays on your phone or that you heard when trying to place a call. If the issue is with data, were you able to place voice calls? If the issue is with voice service, were you able to access data? Please call the numbers below if you need assistance: While in the United States: Call 1-888-226-7212. While traveling outside the United States: In GSM mode: Touch and hold , and then dial 1-817-698-4199. In CDMA mode: Enter the country code, and then dial 1-817-698-4199. There is no charge for this call from your wireless phone. From a landline phone when outside the United States: Sprint Worldwide Customer Support can be reached from a landline phone at 1-817-698-4199. Access or connection fees may apply. The toll free numbers below can also be used to contact Sprint Worldwide Customer Support in the following countries: Coutnry From Landline Phone Caribbean (Anguilla, Barbados, ...
Settings Configure your phone to your preferences. Using Settings Use Settings to configure your phone to your preferences. Access Settings You can access Settings in a variety of ways. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. – or – From a Home screen, touch and hold on the Status Bar, and then drag down to display the Notification Panel. Tap Settings to access Settings. Search Settings Enter key words to search for settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Search, and then enter key words. Settings Options Configure options to make Settings easy for you to use. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More options for these options: Edit quick settings: Your can set up to nine quick settings, which will appear at the top of the list or grid of Settings. Tap settings to select them for display as quick settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi Calling and follow the online prompts to set up Wi-Fi Calling. Wi-Fi Settings Use Wi-Fi settings to control your phone’s connections to Wi-Fi networks, and for using Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. Configure Wi-Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be On to configure settings. 3. Configure settings: Tap Add Wi-Fi network to connect to a new Wi-Fi network. For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi. Tap More options for these options: Scan: Search for available Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi Direct: Connect to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. For more information, see Wi-Fi Direct Settings. ...
3. Tap More options > Advanced to configure these settings: Network notification: When enabled, your phone alerts you when a new Wi-Fi network is available. Passpoint: When turned on, your phone will connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi networks automatically. Sort by: Choose a sorting order for Wi-Fi networks on the Wi-Fi screen. Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data communications, when the phone goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out). This setting can affect data usage, and the behavior of devices you connect to your phone, such as when using it as a hotspot. Always allow scanning: When enabled, your phone will allow Google location service and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. Smart network switch: When enabled, your phone will automatically switch between known Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks. Known Wi-Fi networks are those you have already connected to. Install certificates: If you have certificates stored on an installed optional memory card (not included), you can use this option to install the certificates. Wi-Fi timer: When turned on, your phone will automatically connect to or disconnect from a ...
Note: Tap More options > Rename device to change the name your phone uses to identify itself when you connect to other devices. Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet. You don’t need to line up the devices to send information with Bluetooth. If the devices are in range, you can exchange information between them, even if they are in different rooms. Your phone can use Bluetooth to share photos, contacts and other content with other Bluetooth devices. Many of the apps on your phone provide options for sharing via Bluetooth under More options, or with the Share icon. See Bluetooth for more information on using Bluetooth. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on. Bluetooth must be on to configure settings. 3. From the Bluetooth screen, configure these settings: Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth on or off. Tap your phone’s name to enable visibility to other Bluetooth devices. When your phone is visible, other devices can find your phone during a scan. Your phone remains visible for the period of time set in the Visibility timeout setting. Tap a paired device to connect to it, or tap beside a device to change its settings. Tap Scan to search for visible Bluetooth devices. After searching, tap a device to pair with it. 4. Tap More options for more settings: ...
Hotspot Settings Use your phone as a hotspot to share your phone’s data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. Turn Hotspot On or Off To conserve battery life, turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you’re finished. You can control Hotspot from Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot and Tethering. 2. Tap Hotspot, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Hotspot on or off. Allowed Device List Control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your phone and connect using your phone’s Portable Wi-Fi hotspot name and password. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot and Tethering. 2. Tap Hotspot, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Hotspot on or off. 3. Tap More options > Allowed devices, and then tap Add to enter the other device’s Device name and MAC address.
Show advanced options: When enabled, you can access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, to specify the channel your phone uses for Hotspot, and you can set the maximum number of connections to your Hotspot (from one to eight allowed connections). Timeout settings: Choose a time period, after which Hotspot will automatically turn off if there is no connection. LAN settings: View and configure settings related to using your Hotspot as a Local Area Network. IP address: View the default IP address, or tap to enter a valid IPv4 address. Subnet mask: View the default subnet mask, or tap to enter a subnet mask. DHCP: Tap to enable or disable DHCP. When DHCP is enabled, your phone assigns IP addresses to devices that connect to Hotspot. Starting IP: When DHCP is enabled, view the default starting IP address for assigning IP addresses to connecting devices, or enter a enter a valid IPv4 address. When other devices connect to your phone using DHCP, the IP address your phone assigns will be between the Starting IP and Ending IP. Ending IP: When DHCP is enabled, view the default ending IP address for assigning IP addresses to connecting devices, or enter a enter a valid IPv4 address. When other devices connect to your phone using DHCP, the IP address your phone assigns will be between the Starting IP and Ending IP. Lease time: When DHCP is enabled, set a length of time a connected device may use an assigned IP address. ...
Tethering Settings Use Tethering to share your phone’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your phone using a USB cable or via Bluetooth. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot and Tethering. 2. Tap USB tethering to connect a computer to your phone via USB cable. – or – Tap Bluetooth tethering to pair your phone with the computer via Bluetooth. Consult the computer’s documentation for more information about configuring your computer to pair via Bluetooth. Airplane Mode When you turn on Airplane mode, your phone disconnects from all networks, meaning you cannot use make calls, send or receive messages, or access the Internet. It also turns off other connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your phone, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications. To use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth after turning on Airplane mode, turn them on in Settings, or on the Notification Panel. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Airplane mode on. Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the Device options menu. Press and hold the Power/Lock key, and then tap Airplane mode. Data Usage Settings Monitor data usage, and control your phone’s connection to mobile data service.
Limit mobile data usage: When enabled, your mobile data connection will be disabled when the specified limit is reached. After enabling the setting, drag the red limit line on the graph below to set the data usage limit. Alert me about data usage: When enabled, your phone will alert you when mobile data usage reaches the warning limit you set. After enabling the setting, drag the orange warning line on the graph below to set the data usage warning limit. Data usage cycle: Tap the menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period displays on the graph, along with usage by application below. 3. Tap More options for other options: Restrict background data: Your phone is capable of connecting to the network in the background, for synchronization or other services. When enabled, background connections will not occur. Show Wi-Fi usage: When turned on, a separate tab displays data used while connected to Wi-Fi. Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps from using these networks, and you can configure apps to warn you before using these networks for large downloads. ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Location, and then tap ON/OFF to turn location services on or off. Location must be turned on to configure settings. When you turn Location on, you are allowing Google’s location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your phone, and collection may occur even when no apps are running. 3. After you turn Location on, you can configure settings: Mode: Choose the method your phone uses to determine your location. High accuracy: When enabled, your phone uses GPS information, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks to estimate your location. Power saving: When enabled, your phone uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks to estimate your location. GPS only: When enabled, your phone uses only GPS information to estimate your location. Recent location requests: View services or apps that have recently accessed your location information. Location services: Select sources for reporting your location information to Google. Location sources: Tap My places to save your favorite locations, to allow your phone to provide relevant information by recognizing saved locations. Tap Home, Work, Car, School, or Gym and then follow the prompts to configure ...
Android Beam With Android beam, you can transmit app content via NFC to other NFC devices that support Android Beam. Android Beam uses NFC, so NFC must be turned on before you can turn on Android Beam. Turn Android Beam On or Off Turn on NFC and Android Beam so that beaming is available from the apps on your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap NFC and sharing > NFC, and then tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on. 3. Tap Android Beam and then tap ON/OFF to turn Android Beam on. S Beam Settings Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to documents, large video files to maps, you can share almost anything instantly with one tap, simply by placing the devices back-to-back. S Beam uses your phone’s NFC (Near Field Communication) feature to send, or “beam,” content to other NFC devices. S Beam works in the background. Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to share via S Beam. For example, you can beam pictures or videos from Gallery, or songs from Music player. Just bring the devices together (typically back to back), and then tap the screen. Note: You must have both NFC and S Beam turned on to use S Beam to share information. Turn S Beam On or Off When S Beam is turned on, you can send or receive data by touching your phone to another NFC- capable device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap NFC and sharing, and then tap NFC, and tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on. NFC must be on to use Tap and Pay. 3. Tap Tap and pay to access settings. Available settings depend on the payment app(s) you have set up on your phone. Nearby Devices Settings Share files with devices over Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile hotspot. To use Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the devices you wish to share with. From an app, look for the Nearby devices sharing options. Note: Use care when enabling file sharing. When enabled, other devices can access data on your phone. Turn Sharing via Nearby Devices On or Off To use sharing with nearby devices, you must have the option turned on. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap NFC and sharing, and then tap Nearby devices to configure these options: ...
Turn Print Services On or Off Before you can print from your phone, a print service must be turned on. The print service communicates with the printer when you select something to print. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap NFC and sharing > Printing and select a print service. Tap Download plug-in to download information for additional print services. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the service on. The service must be on to configure settings or print. Add a Printer Before you can print to a printer, you must set it up on your phone. You will need to know the IP address of the printer; consult the printer’s documentation for this information. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap NFC and sharing > Printing. 3. Choose a print service from the list, and then tap ON/OFF to turn the service on. The service must be on to add a printer. 4. ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap NFC and sharing > Screen mirroring. 3. Follow the prompts to scan for an available device with which to share your screen. MirrorLink Mirror your phone’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection. To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink. Turn MirrorLink On or Off 1. Connect your phone to your car’s system using the USB cable. 2. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 3. Tap NFC and sharing > MirrorLink, and then tap Connect to vehicle via USB. More Networks Settings More networks settings provide additional options for configuring connections between your phone and the network or to other devices. Default Messaging App Settings If you have multiple messaging apps installed on your phone, you can choose the app your phone ...
3. Configure options: Mobile data: When enabled, your phone connects to the mobile data network, and can use the network to access the Internet and transfer information. Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. Available options depend on your phone’s features, but will typically include: CDMA, LTE/CDMA, GSM/UMTS, and Automatic (the recommended setting). Connections optimizer: Connections optimizer helps you manage and enhance your data experience by finding and connecting to “remembered” Wi-Fi networks, and, if applicable, the Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE Network. Remembered networks are those to which you have already connected. Options include: Connections Optimizer: Automatically select the best mobile network. Partner Wi-Fi: Automatically connect to Partner Wi-Fi Hotspots. Clear EULA acceptance data: Clear all saved captive portal EULA acceptance data saved on the device. Access Point Names: Configure access points (not common). Network operators: Configure network operators (when traveling internationally on a GSM network). VPN Settings Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Note: VPN settings include storage of login credentials on your phone. You must configure a screen ...
Roaming Settings When you are outside your home network area, your phone can still connect to other networks that your provider supports via roaming. There may be additional costs for accessing networks while roaming, so you may want to control your phone’s roaming behavior with Roaming settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More networks > Roaming. 3. Configure options: Roaming network: Select a roaming default. Choose Home only, to only connect to the Sprint network, or Automatic to allow connections to Sprint’s partner networks, when available. Roaming Settings: Choose options for roaming, including Voice and Data for Domestic CDMA and International CDMA networks, and Data for GSM networks (if supported by your phone). Roaming guard: Choose options for displaying an onscreen roaming notice for certain functions. Enable or disable roaming notices for Voice and Data for Domestic CDMA, Voice, Data and Outgoing text message for International CDMA networks, and Voice, Data and Outgoing text message for GSM networks (if supported by your phone). Sounds and Notifications Settings Configure the sounds and vibrations your phone plays, for incoming calls, screen touches, connections, and other notifications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > ...
Sound Mode Select an overall sound mode for your phone: All sounds, vibrations, or silent. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: Sound: Your phone uses the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you’ve chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts. Vibrate: Your phone vibrates for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings. Mute: Your phone plays no sounds or vibrations. Onscreen reminders will still occur. Vibration Intensity Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones, notifications, and feedback for your screen touches, also known as haptic feedback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Vibration intensity to set vibrations. Drag the sliders to set the vibration intensity for: Incoming call Notifications ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Ringtones to choose a ringtone: Tap a ringtone to select it. As you tap a ringtone, a sample plays. Tap ADD to choose a music track from Dropbox, or use Sound picker to choose a song from Music player. 3. Tap OK or DONE to save the setting. Vibrations Choose vibrations to play for notifications, such as for incoming calls, new messages, and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Vibrations to choose a vibration. 3. Tap a vibration to play a sample and select the vibration, or tap CREATE to create your own pattern. 4. Tap OK to save the setting. Notification Ringtone Choose a ringtone for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > ...
Haptic feedback: Set the phone to vibrate when you tap the Recent Apps key and Back keys, and for certain screen touches. Emergency tone: Play a tone or have your phone vibrate, periodically during an emergency call. Sound when tapped: Play a tone when tapping the Samsung keyboard. Vibrate when tapped: Set the phone to vibrate when tapping the Samsung keyboard. Do Not Disturb Mute all calls and alerts, except for those that you choose to allow. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb, and then tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. Select options as desired: Allow exceptions: Tap the checkbox to reveal the kinds of calls and alerts that you can choose to allow even when your phone is muted. Tap the check box to allow the call or alert type when the phone is in Do not disturb mode. Scheduling: Configure scheduled times to turn Do not disturb mode on and off.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notification access. 3. Tap an application for options. Display and Wallpaper Settings Configure settings for your phone’s display and wallpaper. Brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, or to your personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Brightness to configure options: Tap Automatic brightness to allow the phone to adjust brightness automatically. To set a custom brightness level, clear the Automatic brightness check mark and then touch and drag the Brightness level. 3. Tap OK to save the settings. Wallpaper Settings Customize the background of the home and Lock screens.
One-Handed Operation Configure the phone for use with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display and wallpaper > One-handed operation for options: Reduce screen size: Adjust the screen size and layout for easy controlling of the phone with one hand. One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of buttons for certain apps for easy input and control of the phone with one hand. Side key panel: Display the hard keys (Recent apps, Home key, and Back key) and other selected functions as buttons on the side of the screen for use with one hand. Screen Rotation When Screen rotation is turned on, the screen automatically updates when you rotate the phone. See Rotate for more information. You can also choose to enable Smart rotation, to have your phone use the front camera to check the orientation of your face to the screen, and adjust the screen automatically. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Screen rotation to enable the option. Smart Stay When Smart stay is enabled, your phone uses the front camera to detect your face, and will not time ...
Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can choose to have the phone automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed, and other criteria such as battery level. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Screen mode, and then choose a mode. To have your phone automatically optimize the display to match the type of image being displayed and other criteria, such as battery level, enable Adaptive display. 3. Tap DONE. Auto Adjust Screen Tone When Auto adjust screen tone is enabled, your phone analyzes the images displayed on the screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Auto adjust screen tone to enable the option. Daydream The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the phone is docked, or while ...
Photo Table: Display of pictures in a photo table. After enabling the option, tap to choose pictures to display. Tap More options > Preview to see a demonstration of Daydream. Tap More options > Select when to daydream to set your phone to daydream when it is docked and/or charging. LED Indicator The LED indicator on the front of the phone displays when the phone is locked to notify you of status changes and events. Note: The LED indicator only displays when the screen is locked. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display and wallpaper > LED indicator to enable the feature on. Charging: The LED glows red during charging, and green when the battery is fully charged. Low battery: The LED blinks red to indicate low battery charge. Notifications: The LED glows blue to show that you have missed calls, new messages, or ...
Screen Lock Choose a screen lock, to secure the screen. Depending on the Screen lock you choose, you can also choose screen lock options to work along with the screen lock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock, and then select a screen lock option. Note: If you have already set a Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint lock, you will need to enter it before accessing the Screen lock menu. Set a Swipe Screen Lock When a Swipe screen is set, you swipe your finger across the screen to unlock the phone. This is the default screen lock on your phone and offers no security, but you can set special lock screen options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > Swipe. 3. When you have a Swipe screen lock set, you can also configure these options: Show information: Show clock and date: Display the clock and date on the lock screen. ...
Action memo on lock screen: Open an Action Memo when you double tap the lock screen while pressing the S pen button. Unlock effect: You can choose an effect to display on the screen when you touch it without swiping to unlock. Set a Pattern Screen Lock When a Pattern screen lock is set, you draw a pattern, which you create, on the screen to unlock the phone. You will also set a PIN to use as a backup, in case you forget the pattern. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > Pattern, and then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock pattern. Draw a pattern without lifting your finger, tap Continue, repeat the pattern, and then tap Confirm. You will also be prompted to enter and confirm a backup PIN to use in the event you forget the pattern. 3. When you have a Pattern screen lock set, you can also configure these options: Show information: Show clock and date: Display the clock and date on the lock screen.
Vibration feedback: When enabled, your phone will vibrate if you draw the incorrect pattern. Lock automatically: Choose whether the screen will lock automatically immediately after the screen turns off (dims), or choose a time interval to delay locking. During the time interval, your phone will still be unlocked, but the screen will be dim. Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, pressing the Power/Lock key locks the screen instantly. Set a PIN Screen Lock With a PIN screen lock, you enter a Personal Identification Number, which you create, on the screen to unlock the phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > PIN, and then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock PIN. Enter a 4- to 16-digit numeric PIN, tap CONTINUE, re-enter the PIN to confirm, and then tap Done. 3. When you have a PIN screen lock set, you can also configure these options: ...
Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, pressing the Power/Lock key locks the screen instantly. Set a Password Screen Lock With a Password screen lock, you enter an alphanumeric password, which you create, on the screen to unlock the phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > Password, and then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock password. 3. When you have a Password screen lock set, you can also configure these options: Show information: Show clock and date: Display the clock and date on the lock screen. Dual Clock: When turned on, Dual clock displays the time in your home city, and in your current location, when your phone is roaming. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Dual clock on or off, and then tap Set home city to choose your home time zone. ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > Fingerprint, and then follow the prompts to set up your fingerprint. 3. When you have a fingerprint screen lock set, you can also configure these options: Show information: Show clock and date: Display the clock and date on the lock screen. Dual Clock: When turned on, Dual clock displays the time in your home city, and in your current location, when your phone is roaming. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Dual clock on or off, and then tap Set home city to choose your home time zone. Clock size: Choose the size of clock displayed on the lock screen. Weather: Display weather information for your current location. Pedometer: Display your step count while Pedometer in S Health is in use. Owner information: Show the phone’s owner’s information on the lock screen. Camera shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Camera displays on the lock screen. You can drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step. Note ...
Open in split screen view: Display content in Multi window automatically when you open files from My Files or Video, or attachments from emails and messages. Pop-up view shortcut: Swipe down diagonally from the corner of a screen to change it to pop-up view. Notification Panel Settings 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 settings. Choose the Quick settings to display in Notification Panel settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Notification panel. 3. Quick setting buttons display at the top of the Notification Panel allowing you to set favorite options quickly. To customize Quick settings: Tap buttons to add or hide the button from the Notification Panel. Touch and hold a button, and then drag it into a new position in the list. Note: You can only move buttons from Active to Available or vice-versa if there is space in the destination area. For example, if there are already ten Active buttons, you will need to move one to Available before dragging a different Available button up to the Active area. S Pen Settings Configure options and settings for the S Pen.
2. Tap Motions and gestures to configure features. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn a feature on and configure options: Direct call: Lift the phone to your ear while viewing a contact to call the contact. Smart alert: Lift the phone to receive notifications of missed calls and notifications that occurred while the phone was stationary. Mute/pause: Mute incoming calls and pause playback by turning the phone screen-side down. Placing palm on screen: Covering the screen with your hand will mute the ring of incoming calls and alarms, and pause media playback. Turning device over: Turning the phone screen-down will mute the ring of incoming calls, and pause music playback. Palm swipe to capture: When on, you can save a copy of the current screen to the clipboard by swiping the side of your hand across the screen. Accounts Settings When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google or Samsung accounts, and your email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your phone and the account. Types of information you can synchronize include contacts, pictures, videos, and other types of files. Settings...
2. Tap Accounts, and then tap an existing account. 3. Select available settings from the account menu, or tap More options for additional options. Cloud Settings Set up accounts on your phone to save information from your phone to the account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud, and then configure options: Add Samsung account: Sign in to your Samsung account, or create a new Samsung account. You can sync contacts, calendar events, memos, and Internet shortcuts. You can back up Logs, SMS and MMS messages, and current wallpaper settings. Link Dropbox account: Sign in to your Dropbox account, or create a new Dropbox account. Note: Once set up, additional settings are available for each type of cloud account, including sync options for various types of content. Backup and Reset Settings Set options for backing up your data to the Google servers. Backup and Restore Settings You can back up your data to a Google Account, and use the backed-up date to restore information ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset to configure backup features: Back up my data: Tap the check box to turn on automatic backup to a Google Account, and then set up an account for the backups. Backup account: When Back up my data is turned on, set up a Google Account for backups. You can set up a new Google Account, or sign in to an existing account. Automatic restore: When Back up my data is turned on, you can also turn on Automatic restore to automatically restore settings and other information from the backup when you reinstall an app. Factory Data Reset When you perform a Factory data reset, all your personal information is erased from the phone, and all settings are returned to the factory defaults. All data will be erased, and cannot be recovered. A factory data reset also erases the key for decrypting files stored on an optional installed memory card, so files on the card cannot be used after the reset. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset > RESET DEVICE. 3. ...
Accessibility Settings Your phone offers features to make using the phone easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use Accessibility settings to configure these features. Configure Vision Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to assist users who are blind or low-vision. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility > Vision to configure options: Switch Access: Control your device using configurable key combinations. You can move focus to clickable items and select them. TalkBack: TalkBack speaks descriptions of items you touch or activate on your phone, to help blind and low-vision users. When TalkBack is turned on, you may need to use a double- tap to select items, because a single tap is used to trigger TalkBack. Dark screen: When TalkBack is on, you can enable Dark screen to keep your phone’s screen turned off at all times. When Dark screen is enabled, double-press the Power/Lock key to turn it on or off while using your phone. Rapid key input: When TalkBack is on, you can enable Rapid key input, to allow you to release your finger to enter a selection, instead of double-tapping it. By default, when you have TalkBack turned on, you must double-tap items on the screen to select them. If you turn on Rapid key input, you can tap and release your finger to select and item instead of double- tapping. Speak passwords: When Explore by touch is turned on, you can enable Speak passwords to have your phone read out characters entered in password fields. ...
Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility > Hearing to configure options: Flash notification: Blinks the Camera flash for notifications. Turn off all sounds: Sounds made by the phone during taps, selections, notifications, etc. is muted. Hearing aids: Automatically adjusts to attempt to improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids. Samsung subtitles (CC): Displays Samsung subtitles where available. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on or off, and then tap Samsung subtitles to configure options. Google subtitles (CC): Displays Google subtitles where available. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on or off, and then tap Google subtitles to configure options like Language, Text size, and Caption style. Sound balance: Adjust the sound sent to the left and right when using earphones. Mono audio: Enable the compression of stereo audio into a single mono audio stream for use with a single earphone. Sound detectors: Vibrate when the phone detects a baby crying or doorbell ring. ...
Edit: Re-order or remove items from the Assistant menu. Assistant plus: When turned on, Assistant plus displays contextual menu options for some apps in Assistant menu. Not all apps support this option. Tap Assistant plus, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on or off. After you turn on Assistant plus, enable apps to use with Assistant plus. Touchpad size: Choose a size for touchpads for use in your phone’s screens. Cursor size: Choose the size of cursors, to display on the screen. Cursor speed: Choose a speed for cursor blinks. Zoom percentage: Slide the percentage up or down to adjust the zoom percentage. Magnifier size: Chose from Small, Medium, or Large Magnifier size. Air wake up: Move your hand over the screen to turn it on, if the phone is face up on a stable surface. Press and hold delay: Choose how long your phone waits during a tap and hold gesture on the screen, before continuing with the tap and hold action. Interaction control: Control how your phone interprets motions and screen touches. To turn Interaction control on or off at any time, press and hold the Home Key and the down Volume key at the same time. When Interaction control is on, you can use motions to control your phone, and screen timeout is turned on. You can also block areas of the screen from ...
Private Mode Settings Private mode secures your personal content and keeps it hidden on your device. Private mode is available for certain applications, including Gallery, Video, Music, Voice Recorder, and My Files. When Private mode is enabled, you can select items you want to mark as private. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Private mode. When you access Private mode the first time, you will be prompted to set up a secure screen unlock, such as Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint. To turn off Private mode, you can use the ON/OFF switch in Settings, or turn it off on the Notification Panel. For more information about using Private mode, tap More options > Help. Finger Scanner Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Register a Fingerprint You can register up to 3 fingerprints. A password will also set up as an alternative to your fingerprint. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager. Note: The first time you access Fingerprint manager, you will need to read a disclaimer and tap OK to continue. Settings...
Additional Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Finger Scanner for options. Screen lock: Change your Screen lock and access Screen lock settings. For more information, see Lock Screen Settings. Web sign-in: Sign-in to websites that can remember your password using your fingerprints. Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. Pay with PayPal: Make payments using via your PayPal account using your fingerprints. Language and Input Settings Use Language and input settings to choose a default language for your phone’s operations, plus settings for text entry and other inputs. Choose a Default Language Choose the language for operating your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Default to select the default input method. Samsung Keyboard Settings The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default, and you can choose options for using it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard to configure these options: Keyboard type: Tap the language/keyboard field and then select Qwerty keyboard (default) or 3x4 keyboard. Select input languages: Choose language(s) for use with Samsung keyboard. When you have more than one language enabled, you can slide your finger on the space bar while entering text to switch languages. Predictive text: Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn predictive text on or off. Predictive text suggests words matching your text entries, and optionally, completes common words automatically. Tap Predictive text to configure options: ...
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My hot keys: Assign text shortcuts to number keys. This option is only available when using QWERTY keyboards. Auto capitalize: When enabled, predictive text automatically capitalizes words in your text based on common usage, such as at the beginning of sentences. Auto spacing: When enabled, predictive text automatically inserts spaces between words. Auto punctuate: When enabled, a period and space are automatically entered to end a sentence, when you tap the space bar twice. Keyboard swipe: When enabled, you can enter text by sliding your finger across the keys on the keyboard. None: When enabled, Samsung Keyboard will not accept text entry by swiping. SwiftKey Flow: When enabled, you can enter text by swiping your finger across the keyboard. Cursor control: When enabled, you can slide your finger across the keyboard to move the cursor to begin entering text. Key-tap feedback: Enable options for sound or vibration feedback to your onscreen keyboard touches. Sound: When enabled, a sound plays for your key touches. Vibration: When enabled, a vibration plays for your key touches. Character preview: When enabled, the character appears in a bubble as you tap keys.
Swype Settings Swype is a new way to enter text on touchscreens. Instead of tapping each key individually, use your finger to trace over the letters of a word. For each word, place your finger on the first letter and glide to the subsequent letters, lifting on the last letter. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Swype to configure these options: Settings: Set Swype options: Vibrate on keypress: Use vibration with your Swype touches. Sound on keypress: Play a sound with your Swype touches. Pop-up on keypress: Display characters briefly as you tap keys. Long-press delay: Choose a period for the keyboard to wait before interpreting a touch as a press and hold. Show complete trace: Display the trace of each word until you start the next word. Auto-Capitalization: Automatically capitalize the first word of sentences. Auto-spacing: Automatically insert spaces between words as you complete them. ...
Clear language data: Delete all the words you’ve added to the Swype dictionary. Contribute usage data: Allow Nuance to collect usage data to provide better text prediction. Cellular data: When enabled, Swype can use your phone’s connection to the wireless data network for updates, language downloads, and other Swype Connect features. Languages: Choose the current language for Swype, and download new languages to use with Swype. Gestures: Learn about shortcuts you can use on the keyboard to quickly accomplish common tasks. Help: Learn about using Swype. How to Swype: Learn about using Swype. Show helpful tips: When enabled, tips display on the screen as you enter text. Version: Tap to see specific version information and Nuance Communications copyright. Google Voice Typing Settings Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. When you enable Google voice typing, it’s available for use when you tap a field to enter text. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > ...
Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network, such as during Airplane mode. Block offensive words: Hide recognized offensive voice results. Bluetooth headset: Record audio through a Bluetooth headset, if available. Text-To-Speech Options Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages and the Caller ID for incoming calls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Text-to-speech options: Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google Text-to- speech Engine. Tap to configure options. General: Speech rate: Choose a rate for text readouts. Settings...
Listen to an example: Play an example of speech used for readouts. Default language status: View the status of language support for voice recognition. Read Notifications Aloud 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Read notifications aloud to configure options: Calls from favorite contacts: When enabled, your phone will read out callers’ information for incoming calls from contacts marked with a star in Contacts. Messages from priority senders: When enabled, your phone will read out senders’ information for new messages from contacts marked with a star in Contacts. Emails from priority senders: When enabled, your phone will read out senders’ information for new emails from contacts marked with a star in Contacts.
Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled). Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays. Select date format: Set the format for date displays. Safety Assistance Safety assistance is intended to help users send a quick notice of their approximate location and visual surroundings to the mobile phone of an emergency contact chosen in advance. Important: This feature is only for your convenience and is not intended as, nor should it be treated as, a substitute for emergency calls to the authorities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Safety assistance to configure these options: Emergency mode: Save power during an emergency by using a minimal Home screen layout and limiting the number of usable apps. Geo News: Get news about extreme weather conditions that may affect you. You can enable pop-ups notifications as well. To use Geo News, follow the prompts to download and install the Geo News app. Send help messages: Send a quick notice of your approximate location and visual/auditory surroundings to the mobile phone of the Emergency contact that you have created. Press ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessories to configure settings: Dock sound: Play sounds when inserting and removing the phone from a dock (not included). Audio output: Choose Stereo or Surround mode when you connect to devices via an HDMI cable. Power Saving Settings Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery power. For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive Fast Charging charger that came with your phone. This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that have Adaptive Fast Charging. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Power saving, and then tap a mode to configure settings: Power saving mode: Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Power saving mode to turn the mode on or off. Power saving mode must be turned on to configure settings. Restrict background data: When enabled, your phone blocks the transfer of data in the background. This may affect the performance of some apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage to view information about memory usage, and for other options: Device memory: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on your phone’s memory. Tap an item for more information. SD card: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included). See microSD Card for more information. Mount SD card: Prepare an optional installed memory card for use as storage in the phone. This option is only available if an optional memory card is installed, and is not already mounted. Usually, your phone mounts a memory card as soon as you install it. Unmount SD card: Prepare an optional installed memory card for safe removal or formatting. Format SD card: Permanently remove all content from an optional installed memory card. After formatting, the content cannot be retrieved. Security Settings Configure options for securing information on your phone. Device Administration Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your phone by device administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your phone is lost or stolen. Some features a device administrator might control include: Setting the number of failed password attempts before the device is restored to factory settings.
Unknown sources: Tap the check box to enable your phone’s ability to install apps from sources other than Google Play Store. Encryption You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After encryption, you must enter the PIN, password, or fingerprint you set each time you turn on your phone. You can also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included). Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Start with a charged battery, and keep the phone on the charger until encryption is complete. Interrupting the encryption process may result in the loss of some or all data. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Encrypt device: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt information. Encrypt external SD card: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt information on an optional installed memory card (not included). Tip: To perform encryption, your battery must be charged to at least 80%. It is best to plug your phone in and leave it charging during the encryption process. Passwords Use the Make passwords visible setting to briefly display password characters as you enter them into password fields. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > ...
To manually check for updates, tap Check for updates. Send security reports: When enabled, your phone will only send security reports to Samsung when it is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Credential Storage You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card (not included), and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the security certificates and other credentials. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security, and then tap an option: Storage type: Select a storage type to store data in key-value pairs, in the device memory, in a private database, or your own network server. Trusted credentials: Tap to view credentials you’ve installed. Install from device storage: Tap to install encrypted certificates from an optional installed memory card (not included). Clear credentials: Tap to clear stored credentials and reset the password (only available when credentials are installed). Advanced Security Settings Configure trust agents, access application usage data, and set up a smart lock on your phone.
Activate This Device Connect to the network and activate your phone. If your phone is already activated, use this option to view information about your plan and usage. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Activate this device, and then follow the prompts to activate your phone on the network. System Update Settings Use System update options to update your phone’s software. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap System Update to use these options: Update now: Tap to check for updates, and install them if desired. Auto update: Enable automatic checking for security updates. You can still choose whether to install updates. Wi-Fi only: Download updates only when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Update PRL: Download the latest Preferred Roaming List (PRL), used by your phone to access the network.
Status information includes helpful information about battery status and level, network information, service, roaming, addresses for IP, MAC, and Bluetooth, and more. It also includes the phone number and username assigned to your phone. Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, Samsung legal information, and a Privacy Alert. Report diagnostic info: When enabled, your phone reports diagnostic and usage data to Samsung, to improve the quality and performance of products. Device name: View your phone’s name, and enter a new name if desired. Model number: View your phone’s model number. Android version: View the firmware version of your phone. Baseband version: View the baseband version of your phone. Kernel version: View the kernel version of your phone. Build number: View the build number of your phone. SE for Android status: View your Security Enhanced for Android status. Security software version: View your phone’s security software version.
Default Applications Settings If you have installed multiple apps that perform the same kind of task, for example more than one messaging app, you can choose the app you want to use as the default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Default applications to configure options: Home: Choose a default Home screen mode. Messages: Choose a default app for messaging (SMS and MMS). Clear: Clear the defaults. Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (such as Google Hangouts), you will not be able to use the Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app. For details, see Default Messaging App Settings. Application Settings Configure settings for your phone’s applications. Calendar Settings Configure settings for your phone’s Calendar app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Calendar to configure these options: First day of week: Choose a day to start each calendar week. ...
View today according to: Set today’s date and time to use a Fixed time zone or the local time zone. Set snooze duration: Set the interval between alerts when snoozing. Select alert type: Choose the type of notifications for calendar events. You can choose to be notified with a sound, or by an icon in the Status Bar, or choose no notifications. Notification sound: Choose a sound for calendar event notifications. Vibration: Enable vibration, to play for calendar event notifications. Quick responses: Manage text phrases, which you can use to send to event attendees. Call Settings Configure options for calling with your phone. Tip: You can also access Call settings from the Phone app. From a Home screen, tap Phone > More options > Settings > Call. Call Rejection Create and manage a list of phone numbers, to have your phone automatically reject calls you receive from those numbers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Call > Call rejection to configure these options: ...
Answering and Ending Calls Manage settings for answering and ending calls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Call > Answering/ending calls to configure these options: Answer calls by: Pressing the Home key: Answer incoming calls by pressing the Home Key. Using voice commands: Answer or reject calls with the voice commands “Answer” and “Reject”. When you answer a call with a voice command, the Speaker will automatically turn on for hands-free calls. Voice control will not be available if you set call alerts to vibration. End calls by: Pressing the Power key: End calls by pressing the Power/Lock key. In this case, pressing the power key during a call will not lock the screen. Call-Related Status Pop-Ups When enabled, notifications for incoming calls display in pop-ups if an application is open on the ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Call > Call alerts to configure settings: Vibrate when answered: Set the phone to vibrate when a call connects to the network. Vibrate when call ends: Set the phone to vibrate when the other caller ends the call. Call connect tone: Play a tone when the other caller answers a call. Minute minder: Play a tone once per minute during a call. Call end tone: Play a tone when the other caller ends the call. Notify during calls: Play notification sounds and alarms during calls. When disabled, these notifications will be muted during a call. Call Accessories Configure options for using an optional headset for calling. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. ...
Hearing Aids Improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Call > More settings > Hearing aids to enable the option. Ringtones and Keypad Tones Choose tones and vibrations to play for incoming calls and keypad taps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Call > Ringtones and keypad tones to configure settings: Tap Ringtones and select a ringtone for incoming calls. Tap OK to save your selection. Tap Vibrations and select a vibration pattern to play for incoming calls when the Vibrate when ringing option is enabled. You can tap CREATE to create a custom pattern. Tap Vibrate when ringing to play a vibration for incoming calls. The vibration pattern is set with the Vibrations setting. Tap Dialing keypad tone to enable tones for keypad taps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Call > Noise reduction to enable the setting. US Dialing When enabled, the US dialing option replaces “+” with the international access code for your location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Call, and then tap US dialing to enable the setting. International Dialing When US dialing is enabled, it uses the International dialing code to replace “+”. US dialing must be disabled to access the International dialing code. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Call, and then tap US dialing to disable the setting. US dialing must be disabled to access the International dialing setting. 3. Tap International dialing, and then use the keypad to enter the international dialing code. DTMF Tones Set the length of Dual-tone Multi-frequency (DTMF) tones, which play when you use the keypad ...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Contacts to configure options: Import/Export contacts: You can import or export contacts from/to your phone’s memory, or from an optional installed memory card. Tap to choose an import source or export destination, and then follow the prompts to import or export contacts. Contacts to display: Choose contacts to display in Contacts. You can choose only contacts from your phone’s memory, or from an account, or choose other sources. You can also create a customized list of contacts to display. Swipe to call or message: Swipe your finger across a contact record to call or send a message to the contact’s default number. Swipe right to call, or left to create a message addressed to the contact. Only contacts with phones: Only contacts with at least one phone number display in Contacts. Other contacts will be hidden. Sort by: Choose how contacts are sorted, by first or last name. Display contacts by: Choose how contacts are displayed, by first or last name. ...
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Email to configure options. Available settings depend on the type of email account, and may include: Manage accounts: Configure options for specific accounts. Available settings depend on the type of account. Display: Choose how emails are shown in the email list, and when you open them. Auto fit content: When enabled, email content shrinks to fit the screen. You can still view details by zooming in. Message preview line: Choose whether up to 3 lines display with the email subject in the Inbox. Title line in list: Choose what displays as the title in the list of emails, the sender, or the subject of the email. Hide checkboxes: Enable the display of checkboxes beside each email. When checkboxes are displayed, you can use them to select email(s). If you choose to hide checkboxes, you can touch and hold on an email to temporarily display them, such as when you want to select multiple emails. Default display: Select what is displayed after you move or delete emails. You can choose to move to the next email, or the previous email, or return to the list of emails in the inbox.
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Manage Email Account Settings You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more. Note: Available settings depend on the type of email account. Contact your service provider for more information. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Email > Manage accounts, and then choose an account to configure settings. Some common settings are: Sync settings: Tap to configure options for synchronizing your phone with your account: Sync Email: When enabled, your phone maintains synchronization with your email account. The last synchronization is displayed. Sync schedule: When Sync email is enabled, set options for synchronizing your phone with your email account. Period to sync Email: Choose a time period to have your phone maintain synchronization. Limit retrieval size: Choose a maximum size for emails for your phone to automatically retrieve during synchronization. For larger emails, your phone will prompt you to ...
Always Cc/Bcc myself: Choose options for sending a copy of emails you send to yourself, as a copy (Cc) or blind copy (Bcc). Show images: Choose whether to automatically display embedded images in the body of an email. Security options: Configure advanced security options, including encryption. Auto download attachments: Choose whether the phone automatically downloads email attachments when you are connected to Wi-Fi. You might use this option to control how and whether you use your plan’s data services to download attachments. Folder sync settings: Choose folders to synchronize between your phone and account. Period to sync Calendar: Choose the period for synchronizing calendar events between your phone and account. Empty server trash: Delete the contents of the trash folder on the account server. In case of sync conflict: Choose whether information from the server or phone has priority when there is a conflict. ...
Accounts: Tap an account to enable sync options. The sync options for pictures and videos affect Gallery. Tap More options > Add account to add an account for picture and video storage. Sync via Wi-Fi only: When enabled, Gallery will only sync pictures with your social networking accounts when connected to Wi-Fi. Register device: Register your device with Samsung Link to view content on connected devices. Filter by: Choose a filter to apply to pictures displayed in Gallery. Face tag: When enabled, your phone identifies faces in the pictures you take, so you can tag them in the picture. Internet Settings Configure Internet settings, to customize the browser to your preferences. Basic Internet Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > Internet to configure options: ...
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Default messaging app: Choose an app to use by default. Display: Bubble style: Choose how messages appear on the screen. Bubbles are the boxes that surround each message. Background style: Choose the background of the message screen. Split view: Turn on split view on landscape screen. Change font size: When enabled, you can change the text size while reading a message by pressing the Volume key up or down. Quick responses: Create and manage text phrases that you can add to messages. Text messages: Auto combination: Choose whether long messages that are received in multiple parts are automatically re-assembled to display as a single message. Multimedia messages: Group conversation: Control how messages to multiple recipients are handled. When enabled, a single message is sent to multiple recipients. When disabled, a separate message is sent to each recipient. Auto retrieve: Choose whether message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded ...
Vibrate: Choose whether vibration plays along with the sound for new message notifications. Repeat message alert: Choose how often your phone notifies you of new message(s). Pop-up display: Choose whether a new message pops up on the display to notify you. Preview message: Choose whether a short preview of new messages displays on the Lock screen and Status Bar. Emergency alerts: Configure emergency alert settings. Emergency alerts: Choose types of emergency alerts to receive. You can enable or display any of the message types, except for Presidential Alert. You can also choose to receive emergency alert test messages. Important: The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) system provides the government the ability to send geographically targeted notifications of emergencies, such as threats to public safety, severe weather events, a hazardous material spill or a missing child in the phone user’s area. Emergency notification preview: Play a sample emergency alert tone. Tap STOP to cancel the playback. Vibrate: Select vibration options for emergency message notifications. Alert reminder Configure the reminder interval. Signature: When turned on, a text signature is included in all messages you send. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the setting on, and then edit the signature text to include. Edit signature: Enter a text signature, when Signature is enabled. ...
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Application settings > S Voice to configure options: Language: Choose a language to use for S Voice. Hide offensive words: When enabled, potentially offensive words are replaced with asterisks (*). About S Voice: Learn about S Voice. Open via the home key: Launch S Voice by pressing the Home Key twice quickly. Voice wake-up: Launch S Voice by speaking a command. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the option on, and then tap Set wake-up command to record a command. Tap Wake up while locked to enable voice wake-up and use S Voice without unlocking your phone. Auto start speakerphone: The speaker is automatically turned on when you make a call with S Voice.
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Dexterity and Interaction 166 Dialing Keypad Tone Setting 150 GALAXY Apps 111 Dialing Options 38 Gallery 94 Display Settings 152 Gallery Settings 192 Draft Message 65 Gestures 13 Drag 14 Global Roaming Mode 128 Drive 110 Gmail 58 Dropbox 110 Make call from 36 Google Sign in 58 Earpiece 10 Voice Typing 31 Easy Mode Settings 164 Google Maps 78 eBay 80 Google Now 111 Editing Text 33 Google Play Books 73 Email 60 Google Play Games 73 Compose 62 Google Play Movies 72 Delete Account 64 Google Play Music 73 Filter 63 Google Play Newsstand 73 Forward 62 Google Play Store 71 Reply 62 Install an App 71 Sync Account 63 Google Search 111 Email Inbox 62 Google Voice Typing 173 Email Message Configuring 32...
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Internet Settings 193 Music 73 Interruptions Setting 151 Google Play Music 73 Milk 74 Music Player 74 Share 75 Keyboard 170, 172 Music (App) 74 Samsung 170 My Files 112 Swype 172 NASCAR Mobile 80 Language and Input 169 Navigation 78 LED Indicator 155 Scout 78 Light Sensor 11 NBA Game Time 80 Location Settings 141 Nearby Devices Settings 144 Lock Screen Settings 155 NextRadio 77 Logs 45 NFC and Sharing Settings 142 LTE 84 Notification Access Setting 151 Notification Icons 21 Notification Panel 22 Maps Notification Panel Settings 161 Google 78 Notification Ringtone Setting 150 Memory Card Install 2 Merge Contacts 52 One-Handed Operation 153 Message Delete 67 Protect 67 Reply 67...
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Action Memo 24 Spotify 78 Air Command 24 Spread 16 Image Clip 25 Sprint 411 9 Removing 23 Sprint Account Screen Write 26 Management 8 Settings 161 Passwords 7 Smart Select 25 Sprint Music Plus 76 S Voice 116 Sprint Operator Services 9 S Voice Settings 195 Sprint TV & Movies 79 Safety Assistance 176 Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service 127 Samsung Account 60 Sprint Zone 78 Samsung Keyboard 32, 170 Status Icons 20 Scout 78 Status Messages Scrapbook 117 international roaming 131 Screen Storage Settings 177 Brightness 152 Swipe 14 Screen Lock Sound Setting 150 Swipe Screen Lock 156 Screen Mirroring Settings 145 Swype 32 Screen Mode 154 Swype Keyboard 172 Screen Rotation 153 System Update Settings 181 Screen Timeout 153...
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Text Editing 33 Setup 6 Text Entry 30 visual 42 Text Input Voicemail Access Number 129 Methods 30 Volume Key 11 Text Message 64 Volume Settings 148 Text Messaging 64 VPN 86, 147 Make call from 36 Add 87 Three-Way Calling 39 Connect 88 Tools 101 Disconnect 88 Touch 13 Touch and Hold 13 Touch Key Light Duration 155 Wallpaper Settings 152 Touch Sensitivity 155 Wallpapers 19 Touch Sounds Setting 150 Web 82 Touchscreen While Locked Sound Setting 151 Turn off 12 Wi-Fi 82 Turn on 12 Hotspot 85 Typing 30 Settings 135 Wi-Fi Calling 134 Wi-Fi Direct Settings 136 Uber 81 Widget Update Your Phone 125 adding 18 USB Charger/Accessory port 11 removing 19 User Name 85...