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Samsung Galaxy Note5, User Manual

The Samsung Galaxy Note5 is a feature-packed smartphone that combines style and functionality. With its large, vibrant display and powerful performance, this flagship device is a true powerhouse. Easily access all the features and capabilities of your device with our comprehensive and user-friendly User Manual, available for free download at manualshive.com.

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Summary of Contents for Galaxy Note5

Page 1: ...Available applications and services are subject to change at any time ...

Page 2: ...our Phone 12 Complete the Setup Screens 13 Basic Operations 15 Basics 15 Home Screen and Applications Apps List 15 Phone Settings Menu 16 Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation 16 Capture Screenshots 17 S Pen 18 S Pen Options 19 Air View 19 Air Command 19 Action Memo 20 Smart Select 24 Screen Write 26 S Note 27 Add or Remove Air Command Shortcuts 27 Applications 29 Launch Applications 29 Apps L...

Page 3: ...hone Software 61 Update Your Profile 63 Update Your PRL 64 Your Phone Interface 66 Home Screen Basics 66 Home Screen Layout 66 Extended Home Screens 67 Status Bar and Notification Panel 68 Status Bar 68 Notification Panel 70 S Finder 73 Quick Connect 74 Customize the Home Screen 76 Change the Wallpaper 76 Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen 77 Add Widgets to the Home Screen 78 Add Folders to the Home...

Page 4: ...Call Settings 107 Contacts 110 Contacts Screen Layout 110 Add a Contact 111 View Contacts 114 Edit a Contact 115 Delete a Contact 117 Share a Contact 118 Profile Sharing 120 Import Contacts 122 Back Up Contacts 123 Messaging and Internet 125 Text and Multimedia Messaging 125 Send a Text Message 125 Send a Multimedia Message MMS 126 Use Enhanced Messaging 129 Save and Resume a Draft Message 133 New...

Page 5: ... an Email Account 163 Manage Your Email Inbox 164 Exchange ActiveSync Email Features 166 Data Services General Information LTE and 3G Networks 168 4G LTE 169 Your User Name 170 Data Connection Status and Indicators 172 Browser 173 Use the Browser 173 Add a Bookmark 174 View Browser History 175 Open New Browser Tab 176 Chrome Browser 178 Camera and Video 180 Camera Overview 180 Take Pictures and Re...

Page 6: ...n YouTube 205 Camera Options and Settings 207 Switch Cameras 207 Set Camera Options 207 Live Broadcasting 209 Apps and Features 213 Sprint Zone 213 Sprint Family Locator 213 Sprint Fun Games 214 Sprint TV Movies 214 Sprint Music Plus 215 Calculator 215 Calendar 217 Add an Event to the Calendar 217 View Calendar Events 220 Share Calendar Events 221 Sync Calendars 223 Synchronize an Exchange ActiveS...

Page 7: ...icrosoft OneNote 241 Microsoft PowerPoint 242 Microsoft Word 242 Milk Music 242 Music 243 My Files 246 S Health 247 S Note App 249 S Voice 251 Samsung Pay 251 Scrapbook 252 SideSync 253 Video 253 Voice Recorder 254 YouTube 257 1Weather 259 Amazon 259 App Spotlight 259 Lookout 260 Messaging Plus 260 NASCAR Mobile 260 NBA Game Time 260 NextRadio 260 Pages Manager 261 Samsung 261 Samsung Gear 261 Ube...

Page 8: ...Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account 281 Your Phone s SIM Card for International GSM Roaming 281 Enable Global Roaming Mode 282 Make and Receive Worldwide Calls 285 Sprint International Voicemail Service 286 Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use 286 Access Your Voicemail Internationally 286 International Data Roaming 287 Access Email and Data Services International...

Page 9: ...gs 332 S Pen Settings 334 Motions and Gestures 335 Applications Settings 335 Application Manager 336 Default Applications 338 Calendar Settings 339 Camera Settings 340 Contacts Settings 342 Email Settings 343 Internet Settings 346 Messages Settings 347 Music Settings 350 Phone Settings 351 S Voice Settings 354 Weather Settings 355 Wallpaper 357 Themes 358 Lock Screen and Security Settings 359 Lock...

Page 10: ...cessibility Settings 385 Add Accounts 386 Backup and Reset 389 Language and Input Settings 392 Battery Settings 396 Power Saving Mode 397 Ultra Power Saving Mode 398 Storage Settings 400 Date and Time Settings 401 Help 403 Activate This Device 404 System Update 405 About Device 405 For Assistance 408 Sprint Account Information and Help 408 Sprint Account Passwords 408 Manage Your Account 408 Sprin...

Page 11: ...hone s setup at the time of purchase Unless otherwise noted instructions begin from the phone s home screen which is displayed by pressing the Home key Some operation descriptions may be simplified Screenshots and Key Labels Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your phone Key labels in the user guide are simplified for description purposes and differ from your phone s display Ot...

Page 12: ...pic to view its contents or tap Search to search for a topic Get Support from Sprint Zone In addition to your phone s built in Help menu you can also access support for your phone and service through the preloaded Sprint Zone app 1 From home tap Apps Sprint Zone ...

Page 13: ...Introduction 3 2 From the Sprint Zone main page tap Support 3 Tap a topic to view its contents ...

Page 14: ...t Description Rear camera Take pictures and videos Back key Return you to the previous screen or close a dialog box options menu the notification panel or onscreen keyboard Earpiece Listen to calls and automated prompts when using the phone Flash Help illuminate subjects in low light environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a picture or video Front camera Takes pictures and records v...

Page 15: ...he screen to prevent accidental screen touches Recent apps key Access recently used apps S Pen Storage compartment for the S Pen SIM card Location of the SIM card Speaker Play ringtones and sounds The speaker also lets you hear the caller s voice in speakerphone mode Touchscreen Display information needed to operate your phone such as the call status the Contacts list and the date and time Also pr...

Page 16: ...one This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that have Adaptive Fast Charging 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB charger accessory port on the bottom of your phone 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charging head 3 Plug the charging head into an electrical outlet 4 After charging disconnect the phone from the charger l Unplug the charging head from the outlet...

Page 17: ...e phone and the computer Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off Turn Your Phone On n Press and hold the Power key Your phone will power on Depending on the settings you may see the lock screen l See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Screen Lock for information about using the screen lock ...

Page 18: ...nformation Turn Your Phone Off 1 Press and hold the Power key to open the phone options menu 2 Tap Power off Power off to turn the phone off Your phone will power off Your screen remains blank while your phone is off unless the battery is charging Note If your device is not responding press and hold both the Power and Volume Down keys simultaneously for more than seven seconds to restart the devic...

Page 19: ...es Tap or Touch When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard select items onscreen such as application and settings icons or press onscreen buttons simply tap or touch them with your finger Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item for example a contact or link in a Web page touch and hold the item ...

Page 20: ... to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen Drag To drag press 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 ...

Page 21: ...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 See Enter Text for more details Note Screen rotation must be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change To enable screen rotation slide your finger down from the status bar to display the notifi...

Page 22: ...atically l 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 prompts to continue n 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 o...

Page 23: ...he accessibility of your phone s features if you are visually impaired or hard of hearing l Emergency call Make an emergency call 2 Follow the prompts to complete setup for each topic Tap Next or the right arrow to move through the steps You can skip options to continue to the next one During setup you may see these options Note Screens may vary based on the activation status of your phone l Wi Fi...

Page 24: ... Google service preferences including Backup Restore Location and Communication options l Samsung account Some apps and features use your Samsung account You can sign in to your Samsung account or follow the prompts to create a new account o To sign in to or set up a Samsung account you will have to review and agree to the Terms and Conditions by tapping Agree when prompted l Set wake up command E...

Page 25: ...rom the home screen or the apps list 1 From any screen press the Home key to display the home screen 2 Tap Apps to display the apps list For information about using the home screen see Home Screen Basics Select Options and Navigate Screens Tap icons onscreen keys and other items to open or activate the assigned function n Tap the Back key to return to the previous screen Recent Applications You ca...

Page 26: ...h the Settings menu n From home tap Apps Settings or Drag the notification panel down and tap Settings The Settings menu displays For more information see Settings Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation The default orientation for your phone s screen is portrait vertical but many apps will change to landscape orientation widescreen when you rotate the phone sideways ...

Page 27: ...n Capture Screenshots You can use your phone s power and Home keys to capture screenshots n Press and hold the Power key and Home key at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone s Gallery From home tap Apps Gallery Depending on your settings you may also capture a screenshot by swiping your ...

Page 28: ... Gmail message n Write directly on the calendar n Annotate documents Word Excel PPT PDF n 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 n Push the S Pen in to release it and then slide it from your phone using the notch on the end ...

Page 29: ...your pen over the screens n Icon labels View the labels of icons by hovering your pen over them n List scrolling Scroll up or down lists by holding the pen over the top or bottom edge of the screen n Link preview Hover your pen over a link to preview the linked content n Air menu Hover your pen over the action button to attach or insert content attach contacts or add recipients to a message Note T...

Page 30: ...mmand Action Memo An Action Memo is a special type of note that can turn your written text into actions on your device For example if someone tells you the name of a restaurant you can launch a new memo write the name of the restaurant and then have the memo locate it on a map Note While active an Action Memo stays on the screen for as long as you are using it even if you press the Home key You mu...

Page 31: ...aunch S Note to view or create Action memos l Pen Tap to change the pen color l Eraser Use the pen to erase part of the memo or tap Eraser again and then tap Clear all to erase all content l Delete Delete the Action memo l Save Save the Action memo 3 Tap More for additional options ...

Page 32: ...on the home screen l Edit as S Note file Open the Action memo in the S Note App l Change background color Change the color of the Action memo l Discard Discard the Action memo 4 When you are finished tap Save Note To view your Action memos from home tap Apps S Note See S Note App for more information Link an Action Memo Turn text into actions For example you can write a phone number and then save ...

Page 33: ...ou want to use for the action The selected content is boxed and highlighted 5 On the menu bar that appears tap the action you want to take Options include Phone Contacts Messages Email Internet Map and Task 6 Follow the prompts to set the desired option Screen Off Memo You can write quick memos without turning your device on ...

Page 34: ... save your action memo to the S Note app l Tap Delete to discard the action memo Smart Select The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to select content on a screen You can then add it to your Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts To launch 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 butt...

Page 35: ...to select l The selected clip is centered on the screen o Tap a selection shape to start over and select new content o Tap Auto shape to 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 3 Tap an option at the bottom of the window ...

Page 36: ...e S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears and press the S Pen button once 2 Tap Screen write The current screen is captured and a pen tool appears The following editing tools are provided l Pen Write or draw on the screen shot Press the Draw icon a second time to change the pen tip size color and to save presets l Eraser Erase the writing or drawings on the screen shot Tap the Eraser ico...

Page 37: ...hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears and press the S Pen button once 2 Tap S Note The current screen is captured and a pen tool appears l For more information see S Note App Add or Remove Air Command Shortcuts You can add or remove shortcuts to apps and functions to the Air Command menu Add Air Command Shortcuts 1 Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot hold the S Pen near the s...

Page 38: ...ke to add to the Air Command menu 4 Tap Back to save your selection Remove Air Command Shortcuts You can remove any Air Command app shortcuts you have added 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 2 Tap Air command Settings Shortcuts ...

Page 39: ... shortcut tap it from the app list 4 Tap Back to save your settings Applications The following topics describe how to access the applications apps list and launch apps on your phone Launch Applications All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the apps list 1 From home tap Apps ...

Page 40: ...phone App Function Service 1Weather Receive real time local weather information at any location in the world Access 7 day and hourly weather forecasts for your area Amazon Amazon Shopping Shop at Amazon com from your phone App Spotlight Discover new apps from the Google Play store Calculator Perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events meet...

Page 41: ... with your phone s camera or downloaded Gmail Send and receive messages using Google s Gmail service Located in the Google folder in the apps list Google Search the Internet using Google Search Located in the Google folder in the apps list Google Settings Use Google Settings to manage your Google apps and account settings Located in the Google folder in the apps list Hangouts Instant message with ...

Page 42: ...s plus more NBA Game Time Follow the NBA wherever you are with the official award winning NBA Game Time app NextRadio Listen to your favorite FM radio stations on the go with NextRadio Tune in to any FM frequency in your area and listen to the radio without the hassle and cost of streaming music Participating radio stations show you song information and artwork as you listen so you can buy your fa...

Page 43: ...eate edit and manage all the notes on your phone with the S Note app S Voice Use the S Voice voice recognition application to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone Samsung Get live help discover new features and unlock promotions for your Samsung device Samsung Gear Manage your Samsung Gear wearable devices Located in the Samsung folder in the apps list Samsung Pay Discover a better w...

Page 44: ...cemail for quick and easy access to your voicemail Now you can find exactly the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first Word Create and share word processing documents quickly and easily with Microsoft Word Located in the Microsoft folder in the apps list YouTube Access the YouTube video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos The si...

Page 45: ...d under My phone number Airplane Mode Airplane mode turns off all functions that emit or receive signals while leaving your phone on so you can use apps that don t require a signal or data To turn on airplane mode 1 Press and hold the Power key to display the device options menu ...

Page 46: ... Quick settings buttons to the left and then tap Airplane mode Turn on to turn Airplane Mode on To turn off airplane mode 1 Press and hold the Power key to display the device options menu 2 Tap Airplane mode Your phone s wireless connection features are now restored Tip You can also turn off Airplane mode through the notification panel Slide the status bar down to reveal the notification panel sli...

Page 47: ...nuous key input personalized usage dictionaries and more Note Depending on which app you re using Messages Email etc the keyboard appearance may differ Assigning the Samsung Keyboard for Text Entry If you have multiple text input methods installed on your device you can select the Samsung keyboard to be your default text input method from Settings or you can choose it at any time while entering te...

Page 48: ...speaking See Google Voice Typing l Touch and hold to open an options menu Select from the following options o Google voice typing to switch to Google Voice typing o Handwriting to use S Pen to compose handwritten text o Clipboard to attach a screenshot or other item from the clipboard o Emoticon to display a list of emoticons o Settings to view the Samsung keyboard settings menu l If you have more...

Page 49: ...Tap Settings Languages and tap a language to select it To add more languages tap Settings Languages tap the language s you want to add tap Save and then tap the Back key Configure Google Voice Typing n From home tap Apps Settings Language and input Google voice typing Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier including copying cutting and pasting text usi...

Page 50: ...Google Account If you do not already have a Google Account you can create one online or by using your phone Note You can also create and sign into your Google Gmail account through your phone s Setup application Note Although you need a Gmail 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 Create a Google Account ...

Page 51: ...Basic Operations 41 2 Tap Add account ...

Page 52: ...Basic Operations 42 3 Tap Google Or create a new account 4 Enter your First name and Last name and then tap Next ...

Page 53: ...ed Username and then tap Next 6 When prompted enter and re type a password Then tap Next 7 Enter a valid phone number to help you recover your Google Account and password if you ever forget it and then tap Next To skip this step tap Skip ...

Page 54: ...her email address from which you currently send and receive email This address is used to authenticate your account should you ever encounter problems or forget your password It is strongly encouraged for Android users so you can regain access to Google services and purchases on your phone 8 Read the Google Terms of Service Privacy Policy and other legal documents and then tap I agree ...

Page 55: ...h the Google servers and displays your account information Tap Next 10 Configure your Google data backup and communication and then tap Next 11 If desired you can set up payment options for purchases through the Google Play store and then tap Next ...

Page 56: ...ount Your Google account is listed in Apps Settings Accounts Sign In to Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts ...

Page 57: ...Basic Operations 47 2 Tap Add account ...

Page 58: ...Basic Operations 48 3 Tap Google 4 Tap Enter your email enter your Gmail address and then tap Next ...

Page 59: ...Basic Operations 49 5 Enter your password and tap Next 6 Read the Google Terms of Service Privacy Policy and other legal documents and then tap Accept ...

Page 60: ...e Play store and then tap Next 8 Tap the items from your Google Account that you want to sync to your phone The checked items will be synced Tap Next to continue You are now signed in to your Google Account and your phone will start synchronizing with your Google Account ...

Page 61: ...onnection and sign in to your Google Account See Browser and Sign In to Your Google Account for details Installing Applications Many different kinds of applications can be installed on your phone from Google Play provided by Google Inc The company is not responsible in any way for user installed applications quality reliability legality fitness for a purpose credibility accuracy etc or resulting m...

Page 62: ...owse through the categories Apps Games Movies TV Music Books or Newsstand find an item you are interested in and tap the name l Browse through featured apps Scroll through the list of featured apps when you open Google Play l Search for an app Tap the Google play search field enter the name or type of app you are looking for and then tap on the keyboard 4 Tap an app to read a description about the...

Page 63: ...Purchase apps at your own risk The company is not responsible for any disadvantage resulting for user or third parties Request a Refund for a Paid App If you are not satisfied with an app you can ask for a refund within 15 minutes of the purchase Your credit card or other payment method is not charged and the app is uninstalled from your phone If you change your mind you can install the app again ...

Page 64: ...Basic Operations 54 2 Tap Menu My apps ...

Page 65: ...Basic Operations 55 3 Tap the app you want to update and then tap Update Accept The app update is downloaded and installed Set Automatic App Updates 1 From home tap Apps Play Store ...

Page 66: ...hen tap More options Auto update The app is set to update automatically whenever an update becomes available Note Automatic updates are unavailable for some apps Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play 1 From home tap Apps Play Store ...

Page 67: ...Basic Operations 57 2 Tap Menu My apps ...

Page 68: ...want to uninstall and then tap Uninstall OK The app is uninstalled and removed from your phone Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about the app 1 From home tap Apps Play Store ...

Page 69: ...full help menu or tap Search help to search for specific topics Lock and Unlock Your Screen 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 key Pressing the Power key again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and show...

Page 70: ...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 Display Settings Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1 To turn the screen on press the Power key The lock screen appears 2 Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock it ...

Page 71: ...An update failure may disable the phone Other functions during update Other phone functions cannot be used during a software update Update Your Phone Software You can update your phone s software using the System update option Before Updating Your Phone Updating your phone may result in a loss of saved data depending on the condition of your phone malfunctioning damaged water seepage etc You must ...

Page 72: ... Software Once you have backed up all your data use the Update now option to update your phone s software n From home tap Apps Settings System Update Update now Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates You may be required to power your phone off and back on to complete the software upgrade or 1 Locate the System Update Available icon on the notification panel 2 Slide t...

Page 73: ...ne Confirm Your Current Phone Software 1 From home tap Apps Settings About device 2 Locate the Software version read only field Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online you must then update the user name on your ...

Page 74: ...rofile update and you will see a confirmation when completed Note If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly use this feature to reconnect with the network Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL preferred roaming list automatically 1 From home tap Apps Settings System Update Update PRL ...

Page 75: ...Basic Operations 65 2 Follow the prompts The phone will download and install the PRL update and you will see a confirmation when complete ...

Page 76: ... the notification panel Home Screen Basics 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 Home Screen Layout Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens ...

Page 77: ... phone and service status information such as signal strength battery status Wi Fi and data connectivity ringer status and time Status bar The status bar displays icons to notify you of your phone s status on the right side and notifications on the left side Widget Widgets are self contained onscreen apps that reside on your phone s home screen Note The indicator above the primary shortcuts lets y...

Page 78: ... sign 3 Tap to add the screen A new blank home screen will be added to the far right of your screens Status Bar and Notification Panel Your phone s status and notifications are available at a glance at the top of the screen Status Bar The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left To view the notifica...

Page 79: ...e 69 Status Bar Layout Main Status Icons Icon Status Bluetooth active GPS active Wi Fi active Downloading Mute mode Vibrate mode Speakerphone active Network full signal Network roaming 3G Data Service 4G LTE data service ...

Page 80: ...Sprint Zone message Event USB connection Alarm Warning Update available Update downloading Update successful Keyboard active More notifications available drag down to view Notification Panel Your phone s notifications appear at the left side of the status bar and you can access the full notification panel by pulling down the status bar From there you can check notifications download updates open m...

Page 81: ...pens To check notifications tap an item in the list Close the Notification Panel n Slide the notification panel up Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen or Tap the Back key to close the notification panel Notification Panel Layout The notification panel gives you access to notifications brightness control settings and the quick settings menu ...

Page 82: ...uently used settings options Scroll left or right to display all available settings and tap an icon to turn the selected feature on or off You can customize which settings are available in your Quick Settings list 1 From a home screen drag the status bar down to display the notification panel 2 Tap Edit to display the quick settings panel options ...

Page 83: ...in the quick settings panel l To add remove or move a button touch and hold it and move it to the desired location 4 Tap Done when you are finished 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 t...

Page 84: ...nd enter search criteria 4 Tap an item to view or launch Quick Connect Quickly connect wirelessly to nearby devices that support Quick connect Wi Fi Direct Screen Mirroring and devices that can share media via Wi Fi 1 Open the notification panel by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen ...

Page 85: ...lways be visible to other devices l Only when Quick connect turned on Your device will only be visible to other devices when Quick connect is turned on 3 Tap Turn on Quick connect to view available devices 4 Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect Tip For more information about Quick connect tap More Help from the connections screen ...

Page 86: ...ion n Deleting Widgets and Icons From home touch and hold an item and then drag it to Remove n Displaying the Home Screen Menu From home touch and hold an empty space to display the Home Screen menu Menu options include Wallpapers Widgets Themes and Screen grid Change the Wallpaper Select and assign your phone s background wallpaper 1 From home touch and hold an empty space and then tap Wallpapers...

Page 87: ...d lock screens Set a wallpaper for both your home screen and your lock screen 3 Select a wallpaper and tap Set as wallpaper The wallpaper is set Note Tap ON OFF next to Wallpaper motion effect to enable or disable this feature It allows the wallpaper to shift slightly as you move the device creating a 3D effect Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen You can add shortcuts for quick access to favorite app...

Page 88: ...s added to the home screen Add Widgets to the Home Screen You can add widgets to your phone s home screen 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 home touch and hold an empty ...

Page 89: ... Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the home screens The widget is added to the home screen Add Folders to the Home Screen You can group home screen shortcuts into folders for convenient access 1 From home touch and hold a shortcut you want to place in a folder and then drag it on top of another shortcut and release it ...

Page 90: ...he new folder The new shortcut is added to the folder Change Folder Names Once you have added folders you can change the name easily from the folder display 1 From home tap the folder to open it and then tap the folder name 2 Type a new name and then tap Done Change the Folder Color You can change the color of a folder 1 From home tap the folder to open it 2 Tap and select a color ...

Page 91: ... or down during the call Troubleshooting Problem Difficulty during call Solution 1 It may not be possible to make a call properly in a noisy location Solution 2 When calling using Speaker check the call volume Raising the call volume may make calling difficult Problem Sound pops momentarily during a call Solution Are you changing location while calling Sound pops when signal is weak and the phone ...

Page 92: ...lay the keypad 2 Tap the number keys on the keypad to enter the phone number l As you enter digits Smart Dial searches for contacts that match If you see the number you want to dial tap the contact to fill in the number on the keypad 3 Tap to call the number ...

Page 93: ...e calls to 9 1 1 even if the phone s screen is locked or your account is restricted To call the 9 1 1 emergency number when the phone s screen is locked with a screen lock 1 From the lock screen swipe the Phone shortcut up and then tap Emergency call 2 Tap As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service the emergency call is placed To call the 9 1 1 emergency number normally or when your...

Page 94: ... 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 Answer Phone Calls The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls mute the ringer on incoming calls reject incoming calls and more When you receive a phone call from a ...

Page 95: ...l ends Mute the Ringing Sound n To mute the ringer without rejecting the call press the Volume key down Reject an Incoming Call n When a call arrives drag to the left to reject it The ringtone or vibration will stop and call will be sent directly to voicemail ...

Page 96: ...o send it to the caller The selected message will be delivered to the caller l You can edit existing reject messages or create new ones through the Call settings menu From home tap Apps Settings Applications Phone Call blocking Call reject messages and edit or create reject messages In Call Screen Layout and Options While you are on a call you will see a number of onscreen options In Call Screen L...

Page 97: ... to the connected Bluetooth headset l To route the current call back to the phone tap Bluetooth to temporarily use the phone Tap it again to route the call back to the connected Bluetooth headset l When Bluetooth or the Bluetooth headset is turned off the call is routed through either the earpiece or speaker n Speaker Route the phone s audio through the speaker On or through the earpiece Off l Act...

Page 98: ...lendar View your calendar while remaining on the call End of Call Options When a call ends you will briefly see an end of call options screen which may include n View contact Display the contact information for the caller n Create contact Create a new contact entry for the caller See Add a Contact n Update existing Add the caller s phone number to an existing contact entry See Edit a Contact n Add...

Page 99: ...Phone App 89 2 Tap Contacts to display the Contacts list The Contacts list appears 3 Tap a contact ...

Page 100: ...answers 5 To end the call tap Tip You can also place a call directly from the Contacts list Swipe the entry you want to call from left to right to place a call to the entry s primary number Call from Call Logs The call logs list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming outgoing or missed numbers 1 From home tap Phone ...

Page 101: ...Phone App 91 2 Tap Log to display the call logs list The call logs list appears 3 Tap an entry to display the call details ...

Page 102: ...ons tap the name or number 5 To end the call tap Tip You can also place a call directly from the Call logs list Swipe the entry you want to call from left to right to place a call Optional Services The following topics outline additional voice related services available with your phone including call services voicemail and more ...

Page 103: ...uthorized access Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail even if your phone is in use or turned off 1 From home tap Phone to display the phone screen The phone app opens If necessary tap to display the keypad 2 Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number Your phone dials the voicemail access number 3 Follow the system prompts to ...

Page 104: ... the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first This feature periodically goes out to your voicemail and gathers the caller information from all of the current voicemails It then populates a list with the caller name and number along with the length of time and priority level of the voicemail message Set Up Visual Voicemail Setting up Visual Voicemail fol...

Page 105: ...w and follow the system prompts to l Create a password part of standard voicemail l Record your name announcement l Record your greeting Important Voicemail Password It is strongly recommended 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 Review Visual...

Page 106: ...m of the review screen for maintenance storage messaging and other options For an explanation of all your options tap More options Help Visual Voicemail Menu Visual Voicemail Settings Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages When you are done listening to a voicemail message you can easily access other voicemail messages without returning to the main voicemail screen ...

Page 107: ...il messages as frequently as you d like You can even move to the next or previous message before you are finished listening to the current one Visual Voicemail Options Your visual voicemail options appear as icons at the bottom of the voicemail review screen 1 From home tap Apps Voicemail 2 The following options are available when viewing new voicemail messages ...

Page 108: ...ssage came from l Share Send the message via Wi Fi Direct social accounts and so on l Delete Delete selected messages l Reply Reply to the message via text or voice message l More options Access Archive Settings and Help features 4 Touch and hold a message to manage your messages The following options are available l All Select all messages l Delete Delete the selected messages l Archive Save this...

Page 109: ...atar Configure you Avatar options l Display Change your voicemail message theme and enter a name to identify yourself to people when replying or forwarding messages l Help View help topics for using Visual Voicemail l Preferences Change your Visual Voicemail application preferences l Sound Change your sound speakerphone options ...

Page 110: ...access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu 1 From home tap Apps Voicemail 2 Tap More options Settings Preferences Personalize voicemail 3 Tap OK to connect to the voicemail system Follow the prompts to change your current greeting Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice mes...

Page 111: ...dentify you to recipients of your voice messages 4 Tap OK to save your information Wi Fi Calling Wi Fi Calling uses Wi Fi networks to help improve voice and data coverage It sends and receives calls and text messages over a connected Wi Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor cellular reception 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 112: ...ed to a Wi Fi network Note When using Wi Fi calling the phone app icons differ slightly You will tap to place a call and tap to end a call For more information see Wi Fi Calling Settings Caller ID Blocking Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call follow these steps 1 From ho...

Page 113: ...r number call Sprint Customer Service Call Waiting When you are on a call Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding a long beep Your phone s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller s phone number if it is available To respond to an incoming call while you are on a call n Slide to the right This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call ...

Page 114: ...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 home tap Phone to display the phone screen The phone app opens If necessary tap to display the keypad 2 Once you have established the connection tap Add call and dial the second number or place the call from Log or Contacts ...

Page 115: ...ected to the second party tap Merge Your conference call is now in session 4 To end the three way call tap Note If one of the people you called hangs up during your call you and the remaining caller stay connected If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up all callers are disconnected ...

Page 116: ...r rate for calls you have forwarded To activate Call Forwarding 1 From home tap Phone to display the phone screen The phone app opens If necessary tap to display the keypad 2 Tap 3 Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded 4 Tap You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding All calls to your wireless number will be forwarded to the designated p...

Page 117: ...u will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation Call Settings The Call settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application Access Call Settings n From home tap Apps Settings Applications Phone or From home tap Phone More Settings ...

Page 118: ...alls by pressing the Home key or using voice commands End calls by pressing the Power key or using voice commands Automatic answering Automatically answer incoming calls after a set time while a headset or a Bluetooth device is connected Call alerts Vibrate or play tones when calls are answered or ended Alarms and notifications can be turned off during calls Ringtones and keypad tones Select or cr...

Page 119: ...ernational dialing code automatically only when US dialing is disabled DTMF tones Set the length of DTMF tones which are used when pressing the keypad while on a call Voicemail settings Configure your voicemail For more information about Call settings see Phone Settings ...

Page 120: ...attery is left uncharged Accident or malfunction may also cause loss or change to information It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of contacts and other important information The company is not responsible for any damages from lost or changed contacts Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features Item Description Add...

Page 121: ...r details such as name phone numbers email addresses mailing addresses and more 1 From home tap Apps Contacts You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap to add a contact The Save contact to screen appears 3 If you have multiple account types associated with your phone select a contact type ...

Page 122: ...tact to screen and you have multiple accounts set up you can select an account by tapping the account type in the upper left corner 4 Use the keyboard to enter as much information as you want l Photo Tap to assign a picture to the contact l Name Enter the contact s name l Phone number Enter a phone number for the contact l Email Enter an email address l Groups If desired assign the contact to one ...

Page 123: ... the entry field 5 When you have finished adding information tap Save The contact is added Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad 1 From home tap Phone to display the phone screen The phone app opens If necessary tap to display the keypad ...

Page 124: ...n existing contact tap Update existing l For an existing contact tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number l For a new contact enter the name and any additional information 4 Tap Save The contact is added View Contacts View a contact s details by displaying a contact entry 1 From home tap Apps Contacts ...

Page 125: ...t to view its details The contact s detailed listing appears Edit a Contact Once you have added a contact you can add or edit any of the information in the entry assign a caller ID picture customize with a unique ringtone and more 1 From home tap Apps Contacts ...

Page 126: ...Contacts 116 You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap a contact to view its details The contact s detailed listing appears 3 Tap Edit 4 Tap any field you want to change or add See Add a Contact ...

Page 127: ...mation and then tap Save Your changes are saved to the contact entry Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page 1 From home tap Apps Contacts You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap a contact to view its details ...

Page 128: ...ap More Delete Delete The contact is deleted Tip You can also touch and hold the contact from the Contacts list and tap Delete Delete Share a Contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth email Gmail or text messaging 1 From home tap Apps Contacts ...

Page 129: ...ng methods 3 Select a sharing method l Add to OneNote Save the information to your OneNote account l Android Beam Send the information using NFC and Android Beam l Bluetooth Send the information via Bluetooth See Bluetooth for information on pairing and sending via Bluetooth l Drive Save the information to your Google Drive account ...

Page 130: ...mation to a nearby device l Simple sharing Share files up to 1 GB using Contacts l Wi Fi Direct to send the information to another device via Wi Fi Direct See Wi Fi Direct 4 Complete the required steps as prompted for the selected method The selected contact will be shared Profile Sharing Share your profile information with your contacts You can select which contacts you want to share it with as w...

Page 131: ...cted contacts l Shared profile info In addition to your name status and profile picture you can share your email organization address and date of birth l Registered information View and set the registered information for your phone number Note The first time you turn on Profile sharing you may be prompted to agree to the Enhanced features Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Review the terms an...

Page 132: ...ad contacts that have been backed up to device storage Import Contacts from Device Storage 1 From home tap Apps Contacts You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap More Settings Import Export contacts You will see the Import Export contacts menu ...

Page 133: ...imported and stored in the selected account Back Up Contacts If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up via the Cloud you can manually back them up to your phone s memory for re import if needed 1 From home tap Apps Contacts You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap More Settings Import Export contacts ...

Page 134: ...Contacts 124 You will see the Import Export contacts menu 3 Tap Export The contacts are exported from Contacts on your device to your device storage as vCards ...

Page 135: ...ready phone Multimedia messages or MMS can contain text and pictures recorded voice audio or video files picture slideshows contact cards vCard or appointments vCalendar See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging For information about setting options for the Messages app see Messages Settings Send a Text Message Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone 1 From home tap A...

Page 136: ...hen you have selected all the message recipients tap Done 4 Tap the Enter message field and then start composing your message Note You can add a subject line by tapping More Message options Add subject 5 When done tap to send the text message Send a Multimedia Message MMS When you need to add a little more to a text message you can send a multimedia message MMS with pictures voice recordings audio...

Page 137: ...tion any matching phone numbers from your Contacts list are displayed Tap a match to enter that number or address directly l Tap the icon and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message You can also select contact groups as recipients When you have selected all the message recipients tap Done 4 Tap the Enter message field and then start composing your message Note You can add a s...

Page 138: ...Attach items from your Scrapbook See Scrapbook l Calendar Select the calendar event you want to attach See Calendar l Maps Add your current location requires GPS to be turned on or a location you pick on a map to your message See Google Maps l Contacts Select a contact from your phone and then select which contact information you want to attach See Contacts l My Files Attach a file from the My Fil...

Page 139: ...e Message options Preview l For more options tap More Message options and select an option 4 When you have finished composing the multimedia message tap Tip To compose a slide show you can also simply attach multiple items separately to the MMS message Tap and select a file type location and file and then repeat it for additional slides Your phone will automatically compile a slide show Use Enhanc...

Page 140: ... 3 Tap ON OFF to enable Enhance messaging 4 Set options l Image resize Set the standard size of images sent with Enhanced messages l Send as SMS MMS messages Send your Enhanced messaging messages as text or multimedia messages when Enhanced messaging is unavailable l Registered information View and set the registered information for your phone number ...

Page 141: ...be prompted to agree to the Enhanced features Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Review the terms and tap Agree to continue Send an Enhanced Message 1 From home tap Apps Messages 2 On the Messaging screen tap Compose The Compose screen opens 3 Fill in one or more recipients You can ...

Page 142: ...ing phone numbers from your Contacts list are displayed Tap a match to enter that number or address directly l Tap the icon and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message You can also select contact groups as recipients When you have selected all the message recipients tap Done 4 Tap the Enter message field and then start composing your message 5 Tap and select from the followin...

Page 143: ... calendar event you want to attach See Calendar l Maps Add your current location requires GPS to be turned on or a location you pick on a map to your message See Google Maps l Contacts Select a contact from your phone and then select which contact information you want to attach See Contacts l My Files Attach a file up to 1 GB 6 To make changes to or remove your attachment touch and hold the item 7...

Page 144: ... message The Messages application icon also displays the number of new messages n To open the message drag the status bar down to open the notification panel Tap the new message to open and read it or From home tap Apps Messages and then tap the conversation For information on reading and replying to messages see Manage Message Conversations Manage Message Conversations Text and multimedia message...

Page 145: ...ssage details Note 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 Note 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 a Multimedia Message MMS 1 From home tap Apps Messages 2 On the Messaging screen tap a multimedia message or conversation to open i...

Page 146: ...e of your data downloads check the multimedia message size before you download it Reply to a Message 1 From home tap Apps Messages 2 On the Messaging screen tap a conversation to open it 3 Tap the Enter message box at the bottom of the screen enter your reply message and then tap Send Note To reply to a text message with a multimedia message open the text message and tap The text message is automa...

Page 147: ... the contact details place a phone call or send an email message to the contact and more Gmail Use Google s Gmail service and your Google Account to send receive and manage your Gmail messages Before using Gmail you must register a Google Gmail Account on your phone See Google Account for details Gmail Cautions Gmail is handled as email from a PC Restricting email from PCs on your phone prevents y...

Page 148: ...ssage recipient s subject and message and then tap Send The Gmail message is sent Gmail Composition Options n Adding Cc Bcc In the To field tap to display Cc and Bcc fields n Attaching Pictures or Videos In the mail composition window tap Attach file Locate and tap the picture or video you want to attach ...

Page 149: ...ox tap Menu Sent Check Received Gmail Messages Your phone allows you to access read and reply to all your Gmail messages Open New Gmail Messages from Notifications When new Gmail arrives you will see in the status bar 1 Drag the status bar down to display the notification panel 2 Tap the new message from the notification panel The new Gmail message opens l If you have two or more new Gmail message...

Page 150: ...ap the message thread you want to view The message thread opens with the newest message displayed Options when Reviewing Gmail Messages n Replying to Gmail Messages With the Gmail message open tap Reply compose your reply message and tap Send l To reply to all tap More options Reply all ...

Page 151: ...labels that allow you to sort your Gmail conversation threads For example when a new thread starts with a received mail the label Inbox is automatically added to the thread By then adding the label travel all threads with travel are shown in a list 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The inbox opens 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread or touch the thread s icon picture to add a checkmark to it an...

Page 152: ...More at the bottom of the label list on the left and then click Manage labels or Create new labels Any changes you make from your computer will be reflected on your phone Archive Gmail Threads Remove sent and received Gmail threads so they do not appear in the inbox When replies arrive for archived threads they appear in the inbox again 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The inbox opens ...

Page 153: ...ved Mute Gmail Threads If registered on a mailing list there will be threads with always continuing conversations For long threads that are not important mute the threads and they will no longer appear in the inbox When mail arrives that includes user s address as a recipient or in Cc mail will again appear in the inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The inbox opens ...

Page 154: ... picture to add a checkmark to it and then tap More options Mute The thread is now hidden Delete Gmail Threads If you no longer wish to keep a Gmail conversation thread or touch the thread s icon picture you can simply delete it from the inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The inbox opens ...

Page 155: ... it and then tap Delete The thread is deleted Note Depending on your settings you may be asked to confirm the deletion Tap Delete to confirm See Gmail Settings Search Gmail Messages If you need to find a specific message or message thread you can search Gmail from the inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The inbox opens ...

Page 156: ...rch 3 Enter your search text and tap Search The search results appear Tap a message or thread from the list to display it Report Spam Gmail You can report spam Gmail messages from your phone s Gmail inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail ...

Page 157: ...picture to add a checkmark to it and then tap More options Report spam The selected message is reported as spam Add Another Google Gmail Account If you have multiple Gmail accounts you wish to view on your phone you can add them from the Settings Accounts menu 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts Add account ...

Page 158: ...Messaging and Internet 148 2 Tap Google ...

Page 159: ...s select the items you would like to sync with your phone and then tap Next You are signed in to your Google Account and you can access both of your Gmail accounts from the Gmail app Tip You can also add accounts from the Gmail app From the Gmail inbox tap Menu Settings Add account Switching Between Gmail Accounts If you have more than one Gmail account set up you can switch between them in the Gm...

Page 160: ...icon for the account you want to view from the list at the top of the menu The selected account inbox is displayed Gmail Settings You can access settings for the Gmail app and for your individual Gmail accounts from the Gmail Settings menu 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail ...

Page 161: ...ngs Gmail default action Conversation view Swipe actions Sender image Reply all Auto fit messages Auto advance Confirm before deleting Confirm before archiving and Confirm before sending l Account settings Inbox type Inbox categories Notifications Inbox sound vibrate Signature Vacation responder Sync Gmail Days of mail to sync Manage labels Download attachments and Images Note Available settings a...

Page 162: ...you have the username user ID password server name etc so you can get set up successfully 1 From home tap Apps Email A window for adding an account appears if no email account has been previously set up 2 Follow the prompts to set up your email account The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email Add an Email Account You can add several types of personal email accounts such as PO...

Page 163: ...t 3 Follow the prompts to complete the account setup The email account is added and you will begin receiving email for the account Add an Email Account from the Settings Menu You can also set up email accounts from the Settings Accounts menu 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts ...

Page 164: ...Messaging and Internet 154 2 Tap Add account Email ...

Page 165: ...ng Next prompts your phone to attempt a regular email setup and test the incoming and outgoing servers l If you have custom settings you need to configure tap Manual setup and enter your settings These may include mail type user name password server security type etc 4 Select your sync settings and then tap Next ...

Page 166: ...unt such as incoming and outgoing server settings before you proceed Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account If you synchronize your phone with your Exchange ActiveSync account you can read manage and send email in the same easy way as with a POP3 IMAP account However you can also access some powerful Exchange features Important Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account contact your com...

Page 167: ... address Enter your email address l Domain username Enter your network domain and username separated by l Password Enter your network access password case sensitive l Show password Display the password as you enter it l Exchange server Enter your system s Exchange server remote email address Obtain this information from your company network administrator ...

Page 168: ...w the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account 5 Enter an account name and a display name and tap Done to complete setup Your corporate email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account 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...

Page 169: ...t the top of the screen and select another account l You can also view multiple inboxes at once Tap the account name at the top of the screen and then tap Combined inbox to see messages from all your configured email accounts 2 Tap Compose The email composition window opens 3 Enter the message recipient s subject and message ...

Page 170: ... it l For additional options when composing email messages tap More and select an option 4 Tap Send The email message is sent Open Email Messages Open and view your email messages Open New Email Messages from Notifications When new email arrives you will see in the status bar 1 Drag the status bar down to display the notification panel ...

Page 171: ...ave two or more new email messages tapping the notification opens the email inbox Tap a message to open it Open Email Messages from the Inbox You can also open and read email messages directly from the email inbox Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer 1 From home tap Apps Email ...

Page 172: ...e email message opens Tip Tap the account name at the top of the screen to switch to a different email account 3 Tap Reply or Reply all to reply to the message Options When Reviewing Email Messages n Resetting Mail as Unread Touch and hold a read message and then tap More Mark as unread ...

Page 173: ...n email message open tap Reply or Reply all compose your reply message and tap Send n Forwarding Email Messages With the email message open tap Forward enter a recipient and an additional message and tap Send Delete an Email Account You can delete an email account from your phone if you no longer wish to receive messages for the account on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Email The email inbox open...

Page 174: ...nt name and then tap Remove Remove The account is deleted from your phone Manage Your Email Inbox Your email inbox provides management options for viewing sorting and deleting your email messages View Your Email Inbox 1 From home tap Apps Email ...

Page 175: ...inbox touch and hold the message you want to delete l Tap additional emails to delete 2 Tap Delete Note Depending on your settings you may be prompted to confirm the deletion by tapping Delete See Email Settings Priority Senders Messages from priority senders automatically display at the top of your email inbox Emails from priority senders display in their subject line To add priority senders 1 On...

Page 176: ...s from priority senders n On the email account inbox tap Priority senders Exchange ActiveSync Email Features Set options for your corporate Exchange ActiveSync email messages including synchronization options out of office messages account settings and so on To access Exchange ActiveSync settings 1 From home tap Apps Email ...

Page 177: ...he following options are available o Sync account Keep the account synchronized on your phone o Account name Change the account name o Always Cc Bcc myself Send a copy of each email you send to yourself o Signature Enable and configure your signature for each email you send o Show images Show all images in emails ...

Page 178: ... case of sync conflict Select whether the device or the server has priority during a sync conflict o Sync Contacts Sync your Contacts with your Exchange account o Sync Calendar Sync your calendar with your Exchange account o Sync Task Sync your tasks with your Exchange account o Sync Messages Sync your messages with your Exchange account o Security options Manage encryption and signature options f...

Page 179: ...ou need to be in an area covered by a 4G LTE network For more information about the availability of 4G LTE service 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 From home tap Apps Setti...

Page 180: ...t to them 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 use...

Page 181: ...ur user name under the Username heading 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 home tap Apps Settings System Update ...

Page 182: ...nt status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen The following symbols are used Icon Status Network full signal The fullness of the triangle icon indicates the strength of the signal A fuller icon means a better signal 4G LTE data service Your phone is connected to a 4G LTE network 3G data service Your phone is connected to a 3G data network ...

Page 183: ...t online threats eavesdropping falsification impersonation etc SSL TLS Cautions When opening a secured page users must decide as their responsibility whether or not to open the page with use of SSL TLS Sprint and the applicable Certification Authorities make no guarantees whatsoever to users regarding security of SSL TLS Browser Settings For details on setting browser options see Internet Settings...

Page 184: ...or Gmail message Tip To change the phone s default launch page to your current page tap More Settings Homepage Current page Add a Bookmark Bookmark favorite sites using the browser menu options 1 From home tap Apps Internet The browser opens 2 Navigate to the Web page you want to bookmark and tap Bookmarks Add ...

Page 185: ...Editing Bookmarks From the browser tap Bookmarks touch and hold a bookmark tap More Edit bookmark edit the bookmark and then tap Save n Deleting Bookmarks From the browser tap Bookmarks touch and hold a bookmark and then tap Delete View Browser History Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history 1 From home tap Apps Internet The browser opens 2 Tap Bookmarks ...

Page 186: ...and Internet 176 The bookmark window opens 3 Tap the History tab and then tap an entry The Web page opens Open New Browser Tab Use tabs to switch between websites quickly and easily 1 From home tap Apps Internet ...

Page 187: ...r opens 2 Tap Tabs The window opens l If you don t see Tabs drag the Web page down to display the address bar on top and the options bar on the bottom 3 Tap New tab A new window appears l To switch windows tap Tabs and then tap a thumbnail ...

Page 188: ...From home tap Apps Chrome 2 The first time you open Chrome you will be prompted to agree to Chrome s Terms of Service and Privacy Notice Read the terms and tap Agree Continue to continue 3 If you want to sign in with a Google Account to import bookmarks and other preferences select an account and tap Sign in If you don t want to sign in with a Google Account tap No Thanks Chrome opens 4 Tap the ad...

Page 189: ...s appear or a Web page opens Chrome Support n To find on phone help with Chrome from Chrome tap More options Help feedback A Web page will open displaying Google help for Chrome Tip For more information from your computer visit google com chrome ...

Page 190: ...Auto Save the picture in HDR rich tone only l Timer Take time delayed pictures or videos l Flash Activate or deactivate the flash Toggle through flash options on auto or off rear camera only l Picture size Change the resolution of pictures Separate settings are available for the front and rear cameras n Camera settings Opens the camera settings menu and lets you change additional camera settings S...

Page 191: ... your phone s camera and its features access the phone settings menu 1 From home tap Apps Camera 2 Tap Settings Help and tap a topic to learn more Take Pictures and Record Videos The following topics teach you how to take pictures and record videos with your phone s camera ...

Page 192: ... careful not to expose lens to direct sunlight for long periods This may discolor color filter and affect color of images Flash Warning Do not shine the flash close to eyes Do not look directly at the flash when shining Do not shine the flash at other people s eyes It may affect eyesight Take a Picture You can take high resolution pictures using your phone s camera Note Prior to using the camera r...

Page 193: ...hone Tip You can launch the camera from the lock screen Swipe up from the lock screen to open the camera Record Videos Record high quality videos using your phone s video camera 1 From home tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Aim the camera at your subject and then tap Record ...

Page 194: ... stops recording and the video is captured and saved to your phone Shooting Modes Your phone s camera offers many shooting modes to make your pictures or videos special 1 From home tap Apps Camera 2 The camera viewfinder appears 3 On the Camera screen tap to choose a shooting mode Scroll available modes and then tap a mode to select it ...

Page 195: ... the picture l Pro Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity exposure value white balance and color tone while taking pictures l Selective focus Change the focus of pictures after they have been taken You can focus on subjects near to the camera far away from the camera or both l Panorama Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction l Slow motion Record videos at...

Page 196: ...ictures and Videos Using Gallery Using the Gallery application you can view pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your phone s camera downloaded or copied to phone memory You can also take a look at your pictures and your friends pictures that are on your social networks For pictures that are on your phone you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping You can also easily assi...

Page 197: ...select another album tap the Back key to return to the Albums 4 For a picture tap a thumbnail to view the picture While viewing a picture full screen you can use these options l Favorite Tag a picture as a favorite l Share Choose a method for sharing the picture l Edit Modify your picture ...

Page 198: ...tact o Set as wallpaper Set the picture as wallpaper for your home or lock screens 5 For a video tap a video to select it When the video is displayed full screen you can use these options l Tap Play to play the video l Favorite Tag a video as a favorite l Share Choose a method for sharing the video l Editor Edit the video l Delete Erase the current video l More Choose other options including o Det...

Page 199: ...controls to play pause or stop the video playback After selecting an album from the Albums tab you can browse through the pictures and videos of that album Tap a picture or video to view it in full screen Note When viewing pictures you can tap a picture or video to open a selection menu and choose what to do with the picture or video Edit Pictures Whether you are browsing pictures in filmstrip or ...

Page 200: ...Auto adjust The picture s color brightness and saturation are automatically enhanced and the picture is saved to the phone Rotate a Picture The editing options let you rotate pictures 90 degrees clockwise Repeat the action for additional rotations 1 From home tap Apps Gallery ...

Page 201: ...o 191 The Gallery app opens 2 Tap the picture you want to rotate 3 Tap Edit Rotate The picture is rotated and saved to the phone Crop a Picture Use the editing tools to crop your pictures 1 From home tap Apps Gallery ...

Page 202: ...e 4 To adjust the crop box size touch and hold the edge of the box When directional arrows appear drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box l To move the crop box to the part of the picture that you want to crop drag the crop box to the desired size and position 5 Tap Save to apply the changes to the picture ...

Page 203: ...s saved in the album as a copy The original picture remains unedited Write on a Picture Use the S Pen or your finger to write on a picture 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 Tap the picture you want to rotate 3 Tap Edit Write ...

Page 204: ... for additional options o Undo Undo the last action o Redo Redo the last action you undid o Share Share the picture o Save Save the file to your phone The picture is saved to the phone 5 Tap Save Photo Editor Perform advanced edits on your pictures including straightening adjusting the tone adding visual effects and enhancing portraits 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 Tap the p...

Page 205: ...ools l Adjustment Straighten and freely rotate your picture l Tone Adjust the brightness contrast saturation temperature and hue of the picture l Effect Add color effects to your picture l Portrait Apply effects such as brightening softening and fixing red eye when a face or faces are detected in a picture ...

Page 206: ...picture l Add image Add an image on top of your original picture 5 Tap Save Animate a Picture Create an animated picture by displaying a series of pictures in a loop 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 Tap the picture you want to animate ...

Page 207: ...d pictures 5 Tap Done to preview your animated picture Additional options are l Ratio Set the screen ratio of your picture l Speed Set the speed of your animated picture l Edit Add or remove images to you animated picture 6 Tap Save to save the animated picture to your phone ...

Page 208: ...d Video 198 The picture is saved to the phone Collage Create a photo collage with your pictures 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 Tap a picture you want to add to a collage 3 Tap Edit Collage ...

Page 209: ...age l Tap pictures to select them l Tap Done when you are finished selecting Your collage layout will be displayed 5 Use the tools at the bottom of the screen to adjust your collage l Aspect ratio Adjust the aspect ratio of the collage l Layout Change the layout of the collage ...

Page 210: ...ts place in the collage 7 Tap Save to save the collage to the Photo editor album Share Pictures and Videos The Gallery application lets you send pictures and videos using email or multimedia messages You can share pictures on your social networks such as Facebook and Google and share videos on YouTube You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth Send Pictures or Videos ...

Page 211: ...ail accounts the default account will be used Check the From line to determine which account is being used For more information about using email and Gmail see Compose and Send Email or Create and Send a Gmail Message Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message Multimedia Messaging MMS lets you send pictures and videos using your phone s messaging app Although you can send several pictures or vi...

Page 212: ...ct multiple items touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select Tap all the items you want to include 3 Tap Share and then on the sharing menu tap Messages Follow the prompts to complete and send the message For more information about sending multimedia messages see Send a Multimedia Message MMS ...

Page 213: ...m to someone s phone or your computer using Bluetooth 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 Tap the pictures or videos you want to share l To select multiple items touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select Tap all the items you want to include 3 Tap Share and then on the sharing menu tap Bluetooth ...

Page 214: ...oth Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media From Gallery you can share your pictures and videos from a variety of apps and social media sites such as Facebook Hangouts Instagram and more Available apps will vary depending on what you have installed on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Gallery ...

Page 215: ...to turn on multiple select Tap all the items you want to include 4 Tap the screen tap Share and then tap the app you want to use 5 Follow the prompts to complete the share Share Videos on YouTube 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 home tap Apps Gallery ...

Page 216: ...ct multiple videos touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select Tap all the videos you want to include 3 Tap Share and then on the sharing menu tap YouTube 4 Enter the prompted information such as description and tags and select a privacy option 5 Tap Upload The upload is completed ...

Page 217: ...ur phone lets you switch between the front and rear cameras 1 From home tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Tap The camera switches type Set Camera Options You can configure your camera s settings to fit any situation and event 1 From home tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Tap Settings If you don t see the Settings option tap to display the options icons ...

Page 218: ...dy when the camera is moving l Grid lines Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects l Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the picture l Review pictures Set to show pictures after taking them l Quick launch Open camera by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession l Voice control To take pictures say smile cheese capture or shoot To record videos say Reco...

Page 219: ...s see Camera Settings Live Broadcasting Share what is happening around you via YouTube To access the Live Broadcasting 1 From home tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Tap Mode Live broadcast Note You need to sign in to your Google Account and enable Live Broadcasting in your YouTube settings to use this feature Live Broadcasting Options The following options are available n Rear Front ...

Page 220: ...ast 3 Tap Invite and select contacts to share your live broadcast with You will also have the option to share your live broadcast during recording and when you finish recording 4 Press Live to begin recording 5 When you are finished tap Stop Share a Broadcast You can share your live broadcast with contacts before recording or share the link after you have finished recording and it has been posted ...

Page 221: ...to share your live broadcast Live Broadcast Settings Customize your Live Broadcasts 1 From home tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Tap Mode Live broadcasting 3 Tap Settings and select an option to customize l Privacy Choose either to have your videos unlisted where only friends with a link can view them or public where anyone can view them l Video size Tap to choose a size option l Au...

Page 222: ...Camera and Video 212 l Screen power saving Dim the brightness of your broadcast without touching the screen l Account Sign out of your Google Account for Live Broadcasting ...

Page 223: ...or your device n From home tap Apps Sprint Zone The Sprint Zone app launches Sprint Family Locator Sprint Family Locator lets you locate any phone on your Sprint family plan instantly from your mobile phone tablet or computer Update Sprint Family Locator The first time you use Sprint Family Locator you will be prompted to update the app 1 From home tap Apps Sprint Family Locator 2 Tap Download The...

Page 224: ...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 Update Sprint TV Movies The first time you use Sprint TV Movies you will be prompted to update the app 1 From home tap Apps Sprint TV Movies The Google Play store will launch to the...

Page 225: ...tings 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 Menu Settings Synchronize your music library Once synced you will see your music in the library Purchase and Download Music from the Sprint Music Plus ...

Page 226: ...ator The calculator app launches 2 Tap onscreen keys for calculations Calculation results appear Tip To use the scientific calculator make sure Auto rotate is turned on notification panel Auto rotate and rotate the screen to the landscape orientation ...

Page 227: ...alendar In order to sync with your Google calendar you must sign in to a Google account on your phone See Google Account Calendar Options n View Today s Calendar From the Calendar tap Today n Change Calendar View From the Calendar tap the drop down menu in the upper left corner and then tap Year Month Week Day or Tasks to change the current view n View the Next Previous Time Period Year Month Week...

Page 228: ...Apps and Features 218 The Calendar app opens 2 Tap New The add event window opens 3 Enter an event title start date time end date time etc and then tap Save ...

Page 229: ... l Select My calendars to create an event that will appear only on your phone l Select your Google Account to create a Google Calendar event If you have several Google Calendars on the Web select one in which to add your event o You can create multiple Google Calendars only in Google Calendar on the Web After creating them in Google Calendar on the Web you will be able to see them in the ...

Page 230: ...lect your Outlook or Exchange account to create an event that will sync with these account types Note Available options differ depending on the type of account selected for an event View Calendar Events You can display the Calendar in year month week day or task view To change the Calendar view tap the drop down menu at the upper left corner and tap an option 1 From home tap Apps Calendar The Cale...

Page 231: ...1 The event details appear l Tap the event to view details and edit the event Share Calendar Events Once you have created a Calendar event you can share it with others via a variety of methods 1 From home tap Apps Calendar ...

Page 232: ...Apps and Features 222 2 Tap a date and then tap an event to see its details 3 From the event details screen tap Share 4 Choose a Share as option Event file VCS or Text ...

Page 233: ...ow the prompts to send the Event information Sync Calendars You can select which calendars you d like to sync on your phone along with what types of information you want to sync 1 From home tap Apps Calendar The Calendar app opens 2 Tap More Manage calendars ...

Page 234: ...oft Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone you can also synchronize Exchange ActiveSync calendar events on your phone Calendar events on your Exchange ActiveSync will also show in Calendar if you chose to synchronize with the Exchange ActiveSync Server 1 To check if Exchange ActiveSync items are set to be synchronized From home tap Apps Settings Accounts Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync ...

Page 235: ...ur phone has a clock app that lets you set alarms view time in time zones around the world use a stopwatch set a timer and use your phone as a desk clock Checking the Time You can always check the time on your phone The current time displays in the upper right corner of the status bar Many widgets and lock screens also display the time and provide options for how time is displayed Setting Date and...

Page 236: ... To set the date and time tap ON OFF to turn Automatic date and time off l To select a time zone tap ON OFF to turn Automatic time zone off Your date and time settings are applied and saved Set Alarms Set multiple alarms using your phone s Clock app 1 From home tap Apps Clock Alarm ...

Page 237: ...n finished tap Save You will see the alarm icon in the status bar Phone at Alarm Time n At the set alarm time the phone sounds the alarm and or vibrates n When the alarm sounds drag to the left or right to dismiss it World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe ...

Page 238: ...k 2 Tap a city and then tap Add City to add it to your list 3 Repeat to add multiple cities Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second 1 From home tap Apps Clock Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to begin timing 3 Tap Stop to stop timing ...

Page 239: ...Note You must sign in to a Samsung account in order to download Galaxy Apps n From home tap Apps Galaxy Apps Gallery Using the Gallery application you can view pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your phone s camera or downloaded You can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping You can also set a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends...

Page 240: ...egories or Locations l Tap Camera to launch the Camera to take pictures or record video l Tap More for options Available options depend on which Gallery screen you are viewing and may include o Edit Depending on the view tap albums or items to select them After selection you can tap More again for options you can use with the selected item s o Share Share albums pictures or videos o Search Search ...

Page 241: ...tant messaging service Use to communicate with other Hangout users as well as for video calling Log in to a Google account beforehand see Google Account Using Hangouts 1 From home tap Apps Google Hangouts The Hangouts app will open 2 Tap Add to start a new Hangout ...

Page 242: ...e chat window tap More options Turn history off n Delete Chat History To delete all your chat history in the chat window tap More options Delete Delete 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 Google Maps Use the...

Page 243: ...locate and map a specific address or destination 1 From home tap Apps Maps Google Maps opens Note The first time you access Maps you may be prompted to accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Tap Accept Continue to continue 2 Tap in the search box to start a search ...

Page 244: ... Route to Destination Tap enter your current location and your destination and then tap a method of transport car public transit bicycle or on foot to see available routes n Check Detailed Operation for Maps From the Maps app tap Menu Help Google Play Movies TV Google Play Movies TV allows you to watch movies and TV shows purchased on Google Play You can stream instantly on your Android phone or d...

Page 245: ...app to listen to all your music on your phone Compatible music file formats include MP3 mp3 AAC m4a WMA wma FLAC flac OGG ogg DRM protected AAC m4p and ALAC m4a 1 From home tap Apps Google Play Music The Play Music app opens to the Listen Now screen To view additional music options tap Menu and select an option My Library Playlists Instant Mixes or Shop 2 Tap an item from the category window and t...

Page 246: ... artist Displays music title and artist if available Options menu Access the options menu Play pause Play or pause the current song Playback position Current point in the song Slide to move forward or backward Previous Play the previous song Rate thumbs up thumbs down Rate the current song Repeat play next Repeat the current song or play the next song queued Shuffle playlist Shuffle the current pl...

Page 247: ... New playlist 5 Enter a Name Description and accessibility option for the playlist and then tap Create playlist 6 To add more songs tap More options next to a song and then tap Add to playlist playlist name Adding Currently Playing Music to a Playlist n From the player view tap More options Add to playlist and then tap the name of a playlist The music is added to the playlist Google Search Search ...

Page 248: ...ion for Google Now appears tap What can Google Now do and read the information Tap Yes I m in on the last page if you want to use Google Now or tap Skip to continue to the Google search page 2 Type your search keywords and tap Search Search results appear l To search by voice tap in the search bar and speak your search terms ...

Page 249: ...e Google Now in the search results window tap Menu Settings Tap Now cards and then tap ON OFF next to Show cards l To disable Google Now in the search results window tap Menu Settings Tap Now cards and then tap ON OFF next to Show cards Tap Turn off to confirm Use Google Voice Search Use your voice to search instead of typing with Google Voice Search 1 From home tap Apps Google Voice Search The Vo...

Page 250: ...t tap Sign Up for Facebook tap Continue and then follow the instructions You are signed in to Facebook Instagram Capture and share photos and videos with your friends Customize what you capture and then share it on your feed or post it directly to your friends Located in the Social folder in the apps list Install Instagram 1 From home tap Apps Social Instagram 2 Tap Download and then follow the pr...

Page 251: ...preadsheets quickly and easily with Microsoft Excel n From home tap Apps Microsoft Excel Note The first time you access Microsoft Excel on your phone you may be prompted to update the app via Google Play Follow the prompts to update and install the app Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft OneDrive gives you free online storage for all your personal files so you can get to them from your Android device com...

Page 252: ...oint on your phone you may be prompted to update the app via Google Play Follow the prompts to update and install the app Microsoft Word Create and share word processing documents quickly and easily with Microsoft Word n From home tap Apps Microsoft Word Note The first time you access Microsoft Word on your phone you may be prompted to update the app via Google Play Follow the prompts to update an...

Page 253: ...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 ...

Page 254: ...gory o The default categories are Playlists Tracks Albums Artists Genres Folders and Composers Tap the drop down list at the upper left corner and tap a category to display it 2 Scroll through the list and tap a song to begin While playing music use these controls ...

Page 255: ...ose to play songs in random order l Tap to mark a song as a favorite Whenever a song is a favorite the star is bright Favorite songs are included in the Favorites playlist l Tap to set the volume You can also set volume by pressing the Volume key on the side of the phone Use Playlists Create playlists to group songs so you can listen to them together 1 From home tap Apps Music 2 Tap the drop down ...

Page 256: ...h compatible device that is paired with your phone For more information about using Bluetooth see Bluetooth l Details View file details l SoundAlive Choose a setting to match the type of music you re playing l Settings o Play speed Touch and drag the slider to set the default speed for music playback o Music auto off Choose a time period for music to play after which Music will close o Smart volum...

Page 257: ...n the cure mitigation treatment or prevention of disease 1 From home tap Apps S Health 2 Follow the prompts to get started l Read the introduction and tap Next l Read and agree to the terms and conditions and then tap Next l Sign in to your Samsung account if you have not already done so You must sign in to a Samsung account to set and save goals and use other advanced S Health features l Follow t...

Page 258: ...ons 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 n Heart disease n Asthma or lung disease n Diabetes or liver...

Page 259: ...plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you Consider it the first step on your path to physical fitness S Note App 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 p...

Page 260: ... select the eraser Tap again to change the Eraser settings n Text Type text using the keyboard Tap once to select Text mode n Undo Undo the last action n Redo Redo the last action n Save Name and save the note n More View more options for the note View Action Memos You can view S Notes and Action memos together or you can narrow your view to Action memos To view Action memos in S Note 1 Tap the dr...

Page 261: ...test Samsung Galaxy device To access Samsung Pay n From home tap Apps Samsung pay Pay in More Places Use Samsung Pay at your favorite places it s accepted nearly anywhere you can swipe a credit card or self pay Whether you re stocking up the pantry adding to your wardrobe or grabbing a cup of coffee Samsung Pay is the only mobile payment system to work in 90 of U S retail locations with more being...

Page 262: ...mart Select with Scrapbook 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 2 Use the S Pen to draw around the content to capture 3 Tap Save in Scrapbook to save the captured image or content Ed...

Page 263: ...ll SideSync for computer download it from samsung com sidesync 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 home 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 P...

Page 264: ...to any location on the screen and use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window Voice Recorder The Voice recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately share it Recording time will vary based on the available memory within the phone Make a Voice Recording 1 From home tap Apps Samsung Voice Recorder ...

Page 265: ... l Voice memo Voice input is converted to text on screen The maximum recording time is five minutes 3 Use the Voice Recorder controls l To start recording tap Record and speak into the microphone l To pause recording tap Pause To resume a paused recording tap Resume l To end the recording tap Stop l To cancel the recording tap Back and then tap Discard l To block incoming calls while recording tap...

Page 266: ...rim down the recording using sliders Share a Voice Recording 1 From home tap Apps Samsung Voice Recorder 2 Tap Recordings and then touch and hold on a recording to display options 3 Tap More Share and then follow the prompts to choose a method and share the file Modify a Voice Recording 1 From home tap Apps Samsung Voice Recorder 2 Tap Recordings and then touch and hold on a recording to select it...

Page 267: ...ordings to share l Search Search for a voice recording by file name l Bookmarks View your bookmarks Delete a Voice Recording 1 From home tap Apps Samsung Voice Recorder 2 Tap Recordings and then touch and hold on a recording to select it 3 Tap Delete Delete YouTube View videos uploaded to YouTube and upload your own videos to your YouTube account View YouTube Videos You can use the YouTube app to ...

Page 268: ...see The video plays on your phone screen l Tap the screen to pause or resume play while watching Post a Video to YouTube You can post videos to your YouTube account from your phone Before posting you must set up a YouTube account and sign in to it on your phone 1 From home tap Apps YouTube The YouTube app launches ...

Page 269: ...pload The video is uploaded to your YouTube channel 1Weather Check weather and forecasts with 1Weather Widget Forecast Radar which combines a groundbreaking UI with a power set of weather tools n From home tap Apps 1Weather Amazon Shop Amazon com from your phone n From home tap Apps Amazon App Spotlight Discover new apps from the Google Play store n From home tap Apps App Spotlight ...

Page 270: ... Terms Note You can assign Messaging Plus as your phone s default messaging app or as a standalone IM app If you set Messaging Plus as the default messaging app the Messages app will be disabled For more information see Default Messaging App Settings NASCAR Mobile The NASCAR Mobile app is the official mobile app of NASCAR Follow NASCAR news video highlights and immerse yourself even further into t...

Page 271: ...anager 2 Tap Download and then follow the prompts to accept access requirements and update the app Use Pages Manager n From home tap Apps Social Pages Manager Samsung Get live help discover new features and unlock promotions for your Samsung device n From home tap Apps Samsung Samsung Gear Manage your Samsung Gear wearable devices n From home tap Apps Samsung Samsung Gear Uber Search and find tran...

Page 272: ...copy the files to the music folder Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the following table Method Description Media Device MTP Transfer files between your phone and PC such as pictures videos and music Camera PTP Transfer picture and video files between your phone and PC Mass Storage Mode Exchange data with a PC using your phone as an external storage device Transfer Files Between the Ph...

Page 273: ... connection window and then tap the desired option 4 On your computer navigate to the detected device such as through the My Computer menu and open it 5 Select Phone for internal phone storage 6 Select a folder for example Music for songs and albums and copy files to it from your computer 7 When you are done disconnect your phone from your computer The transferred files are now saved to your phone...

Page 274: ...ructure and other objects through which the signal passes Turn Wi Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Use the Connections setting menu to enable your phone s Wi Fi radio and connect to an available Wi Fi network 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears 2 Tap ON OFF to turn Wi Fi on ...

Page 275: ... the router WEP WPA KEY etc Contact the router manufacturer for information For password for a public wireless LAN check with user s service provider l Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected Note The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network you will not be prompted to enter the password again unless you reset your pho...

Page 276: ...y 266 The Wi Fi settings menu appears 2 Tap ON OFF to turn Wi Fi on Wi Fi is enabled You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks l To disable Wi Fi tap ON OFF again 3 Tap More Advanced ...

Page 277: ...ur Wi Fi settings Your Wi Fi settings changes are saved Disconnect Wi Fi You may want to remove a connected Wi Fi network 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears 2 Press and hold the name of the connected access point and then tap Forget network ...

Page 278: ...r the correct password and other network settings if required to reconnect Wi Fi Direct Use Wi Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi Fi Direct devices using only Wi Fi without a wireless access point network or via the Internet 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears 2 Tap ON OFF to turn Wi Fi on ...

Page 279: ... will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks 3 Tap Wi Fi Direct The Wi Fi Direct settings menu appears l Wi Fi Direct and Wi Fi are unavailable at the same time 4 If a device is found tap the device entry to connect ...

Page 280: ... connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices 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 Bluetooth Hints Problem I can t use Bluetooth Solution Is your phone in airplane mode Bluetooth is unavailable in airplane mode Bluetooth Function Cautions Information ...

Page 281: ...e the settings menu to enable or disable your phone s Bluetooth capabilities n Wireless connection to all Bluetooth functions is not guaranteed for the phone n The phone may not connect properly depending on the other device n Noise may be experienced with wireless calls and hands free calls depending on the conditions To enable Bluetooth 1 From home tap Apps Settings Bluetooth The Bluetooth setti...

Page 282: ...Bluetooth on or off Note Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power or in places where using a wireless phone is prohibited such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals Pair Bluetooth Devices Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth devices Saved Bluetooth devices can be connected simply Note Before pairing turn on Bluetooth on the other device and make sure it is visible or discovera...

Page 283: ...ed tap Scan to search again 2 Tap a device from the Available devices list and follow the prompts to pair with the device Methods to accept a Bluetooth connection differ depending on the device used The Bluetooth device is paired to your phone Unpairing from a Paired Device 1 From the Bluetooth settings menu tap Settings next to the paired device you wish to unpair ...

Page 284: ...ired Bluetooth Device You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset or have hands free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit It s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands free devices 1 From home tap Apps Settings Bluetooth The Bluetooth settings open l Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the Paired devices list ...

Page 285: ...erations may be different and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices Share Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer Types of Data You Can Send via Bluetooth You can send the following types of information depending o...

Page 286: ...Connectivity 276 You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap a contact to send ...

Page 287: ...rmation is sent l If you see a message to confirm follow the prompts Receiving Data via Bluetooth Note Your phone must be paired with another Bluetooth enabled device in order to send information 1 When another device attempts to send a file to your phone via Bluetooth you will see a request to accept the file ...

Page 288: ...ion l When you open a received file what happens next depends on the file type o Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application o 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 o For a vCard contact file received co...

Page 289: ...s 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 Set the Communications Method for Global Use Select a communications method for an overseas carrier as needed 1 From home tap Apps Settings Mobile networks ...

Page 290: ...lt mode of Automatic is set This allows global usage and normally will not need to be changed Select a Carrier You can select a specific local carrier to use when traveling internationally At the time of purchase your phone is preset to connect automatically to an appropriate carrier in your current area 1 From home tap Apps Settings Mobile networks ...

Page 291: ...swwsupport or Call Sprint Worldwide Customer support at 1 888 226 7212 Your Phone s SIM Card for International GSM Roaming Your phone comes with a preinstalled SIM Subscriber Identity Module card to support roaming on compatible GSM networks Note Your SIM card should be preinstalled If you need to reinstall your SIM card follow the instructions below Note The SIM included contains information spec...

Page 292: ...global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA LTE network or GSM UMTS network when you travel You may set global roaming options through the settings menu You may also need to set your network mode options through the settings menu See Set the Communications Method for Global Use To set your roa...

Page 293: ...Global Services 283 2 Tap Data Roaming ...

Page 294: ...Global Services 284 3 Tap Roaming network 4 Tap Home only or Automatic The selected roaming method is set 5 Tap Roaming guard ...

Page 295: ...ith the Plus Code Dialing feature When placing international calls you can use Plus Code Dialing to enter the appropriate international access code for your location for example 011 for international calls placed from the United States Note Plus Code Dialing is only available when roaming internationally on GSM networks and on certain CDMA networks in the United States Canada and the Caribbean Not...

Page 296: ...le traveling n Some carriers may not support voicemail indicators It may be necessary to call your voicemail to see if you have any new messages n If you hear the message Please enter the number of the subscriber you wish to call enter your 10 digit wireless phone number Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use To simplify accessing your Sprint Voicemail while traveling you can se...

Page 297: ...r voicemail International Data Roaming Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service can also keep you connected via email and Web browsing when traveling in countries in which Sprint offers data service Data services are available on both CDMA and GSM UMTS networks Check sprint com traveltips and sprint com sww to determine the services available where you are traveling Note Prior to using your Sprint Worldw...

Page 298: ...es available in each country Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service If you experience any issues with voice or data services while outside of the United States Sprint offers customer support 24 hours a day In the event that you do experience an issue try the following actions n First try powering your phone off and then back on this will force your phone to reregister with the ne...

Page 299: ... 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 Country From Landline Phone Canada 1 866 805 9890 Caribbean Anguilla Barbados Cayman Islands and Dominica 1 866 313 6672 France 0800 903200 Germany 0800 180 0951 Italy 800 787 986 Mexico 001 877 294 9003 Trinidad and Tobago 1 800 201 754...

Page 300: ...ettings NFC and payment Enable Near Field Communication NFC functions including Tap and pay services More connection settings Set wireless and network functions including selecting a default messaging app printing services and setting up a Virtual Private Network VPN Sounds and notifications Set ringtone notification tones etc Display Set display features font brightness etc S Pen Configure your S...

Page 301: ...e Battery Display the battery charge as a percentage on the status bar view battery usage by application and system process and configure power saving modes Storage View total and available system memory Date and time Set your phone s date and time Help View tips and guidelines for using your phone Activate this device Activate your device with the Sprint network System Update Update your system s...

Page 302: ...pens Customize Quick Settings At the top of the main settings menu is a section of Quick settings You can include up to nine primary settings options in the Quick settings menu To customize Quick settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 303: ...t of the maximum of 9 4 Tap the Back key to return to the main settings menu Wi Fi Calling Settings Wi Fi Calling uses Wi Fi networks to help improve voice and data coverage It sends and receives calls and text messages over a Wi Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor cellular reception 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi Calling ...

Page 304: ...lling is active and you are connected to a saved Wi Fi network l If Wi Fi calling is enabled and you are not in range of a saved Wi Fi network you will see the Wi Fi Calling disconnected icon in the status bar Note You may be required to reboot your phone to complete Wi Fi Calling setup Disable Wi Fi Calling 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi Calling ...

Page 305: ...i Fi settings menu lets you turn Wi Fi on or off set up and connect to available Wi Fi networks and configure advanced Wi Fi options For more information about using Wi Fi see Wi Fi 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears 2 Tap ON OFF to turn Wi Fi on ...

Page 306: ... tap Connect Your phone is connected to the selected Wi Fi network l The password for a household wireless LAN router is sometimes found on a sticker on the router WEP WPA KEY etc Contact the router manufacturer for information For password for a public wireless LAN check with user s service provider l Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected ...

Page 307: ...ble 1 From the Wi Fi settings menu tap More Smart network switch 2 Tap On to enable the feature Advanced Wi Fi Settings The advanced Wi Fi settings menu lets you set up and manage wireless access points From the Wi Fi menu tap More Advanced to access the advanced Wi Fi settings n Network notification Enable notification when open networks are available l This setting is available when Wi Fi is tur...

Page 308: ...overable by other devices Follow the prompts n Pairing Bluetooth Devices Make sure the other devices are set to be discovered From Bluetooth settings tap the device name in Available devices and follow the prompts l Depending on the device you may be required to enter or accept a passkey l If the target device does not appear tap Scan to search again l This setting is available when Bluetooth is e...

Page 309: ...is providing a service l Tap ON OFF to turn the option on n Search for Other Devices From Bluetooth settings tap Scan l This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled n Check Files Received via Bluetooth Transfer From Bluetooth settings tap More Received files and follow the prompts Hotspot Settings Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone s data connection with other devices via Wi Fi Not...

Page 310: ...t on or off Note Turning on Hotspot will turn off Wi Fi Configure Hotspot Set up Hotspot to your preferences 1 From home tap Apps Settings Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap More to set these options l Configure Hotspot o Network name View and change the name of your mobile hotspot ...

Page 311: ...ubnet mask or tap to enter a subnet mask o DHCP Tap to enable or disable DHCP When DHCP is enabled your phone assigns IP addresses to devices that connect to Hotspot o 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 device using DHCP the IP address your ph...

Page 312: ...ss Consult the other device s settings to find these details 4 Tap OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list Airplane Mode When you enable 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 ...

Page 313: ...e mode turn them on either in Settings or on the notification panel 1 From home tap Apps Settings Airplane mode 2 Tap ON OFF to enable Airplane mode Note You can also enable or disable Airplane Mode through the notification panel quick settings drag down the status bar and tap Airplane mode Turn on or through the Power key press and hold the Power key and then tap Airplane mode Turn on ...

Page 314: ...wn to set the data usage limit l This setting is available when Mobile data is enabled n Alert me about data usage Tap ON OFF next to Alert me about data usage and then drag the horizontal warning slider up and down to set an amount l Data usage amounts are approximate Actual amounts may differ l This setting is available when Mobile data is enabled n Set dates for data usage tracking Tap the date...

Page 315: ...ction and data service 1 From home tap Apps Settings Mobile networks 2 Configure options l Network mode Choose a preferred network mode Available options depend on your phone s features but may include CDMA LTE CDMA GSM UMTS and Automatic the recommended setting l Data roaming When you are outside your home network area your phone can still connect to other networks that your provider supports via...

Page 316: ...rnational networks and Data for GSM networks if supported by your phone l Access Point Names View configure and add access point names APNs for your phone s data connection l Network operators View mobile network operator information for international GSM networks NFC and Payment NFC and payment uses the Near Field Communication NFC feature of your phone You can send information using NFC includin...

Page 317: ...Settings 307 Enable NFC and Android Beam 1 From home tap Apps Settings NFC and payment 2 Tap ON OFF to enable NFC ...

Page 318: ...r phone and a payment app you can use your phone to pay for items by tapping it to an item at the point of purchase You must have a payment app set up on your phone to use it with Tap and Pay Note Tap and Pay payment apps may be downloaded from Google Play store See Google Play Store 1 From home tap Apps Settings NFC and payment ...

Page 319: ...bile networks and printers if available More Connection Settings Options Setting Description Tethering Share your device s mobile data connection via USB or Bluetooth Printing Set up printers to print from your phone MirrorLink Mirror your phone s display on your car s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection VPN Add a Virtual Private Network VPN Default messaging app Set a defa...

Page 320: ... Settings Use Tethering to share your device s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable or by Bluetooth Note Using the tethering feature consumes battery power and uses data services 1 From home tap Apps Settings More connection settings ...

Page 321: ...r to your phone via USB cable and then tap USB tethering to turn tethering on Printing You can print from your phone via Wi Fi to an optional compatible printer not included Your phone and the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi Fi network Add a Printer Before you can print to a printer you must add and set it up on your phone You will need to know the IP address of the printer consu...

Page 322: ... Printing settings screen tap Download plug in 3 Follow the prompts to download and install a print driver from the Google Play store 4 Choose a print service from the list and then tap ON OFF to turn the service on or off The service must be on to add a printer ...

Page 323: ... IP address of the printer Set Up a Printer Add a printer to a print service and configure settings Note Below settings are examples only Available settings will differ depending on the type of print service and printer you are using 1 From the Printing settings screen select a print service from the list ...

Page 324: ...Settings 314 2 Tap ON OFF to turn the service on The service must be on to add a printer ...

Page 325: ...ptions may vary depending on the type of printer and not all printers support all options 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 To turn on MirrorLink 1 Connect your phone to your car s system using the USB cable ...

Page 326: ...orks VPNs that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network such as your corporate network Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work 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 admin...

Page 327: ...i On and Connect to a Wireless Network Set Up Secure Credential Storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates you must first set up the phone s secure credential storage 1 From home tap Apps Settings Lock screen and security 2 Tap Screen lock type Password Note For credential storage you can also use Pattern PIN or Fingerprints screen lock types ...

Page 328: ...r the credential storage scroll down and confirm the password and then tap OK 4 Select your display option for notifications on the lock screen and then tap Done The password is set allowing secure credential storage 5 On the lock screen and security window tap Other security settings ...

Page 329: ...You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network Your network administrator can tell you how to do this Add a VPN Connection Use the More connection settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings More connection settings VPN The VPN settings window appears ...

Page 330: ... Server address PPP encryption MPPE and advanced options l Set up all options according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator 3 Tap Save Your VPN is added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings window Access the VPN Settings Window n From home tap Apps Settings More connection settings VPN ...

Page 331: ...Settings 321 The VPN settings window appears Connect to a VPN 1 From the VPNs section of the VPN setting window tap the VPN that you want to connect to ...

Page 332: ... will connect to the selected VPN l When you are connected a VPN connected icon appears in the notification area 3 Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network Disconnect from a VPN 1 Drag the status bar down to open the notification panel ...

Page 333: ...s disconnected from the VPN you will see a VPN disconnected icon in the notification area of the status bar Default Messaging App Settings If you have multiple messaging apps installed on your phone you can choose the app your phone uses for messaging The app you select here will be used when you choose Messages in other apps such as when sharing items like pictures or video ...

Page 334: ... to use the standard Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app Sounds and Notifications Settings The Sounds and notifications settings menu lets you control your phone s audio from ringtones and alerts to tap tones and notifications Sounds and Notifications Settings Overview The sounds and notifications settings menu allows you to configure the following options Sound Setting...

Page 335: ...and effects Set sound quality and sound effects for your phone Do not disturb Configure the Do not disturb feature to mute calls and alerts at will or on a schedule as well as set exceptions App notifications Configure notifications for apps installed on your phone LED indicator Toggle the LED indicator light for notifications Sound Mode You can switch between sound modes while preserving the indi...

Page 336: ...otifications and alerts This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings l Mute Your phone plays no sounds or vibrations Onscreen reminders will still occur Volume Set the system volume level and set default volume for call ringtones notifications and other media Note You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key 1 From home tap Apps Settings Sounds a...

Page 337: ... Volume and then drag the sliders to set the default volume for l Ringtone l Media l Notifications l System Ringtones and Sounds Choose a ringtone for incoming calls 1 From home tap Apps Settings Sounds and notifications ...

Page 338: ...ations Tones play and or the phone vibrates when new messages arrives l Calendar notifications Tones play and or the phone vibrates to remind you of events l Email notifications Tones play and or the phone vibrates when new emails arrives l Touch sounds Tones play when you tap the screen to make selections l Dialing keypad tone Tones play when you tap keys on the phone keypad ...

Page 339: ...for the ringtone You will see a list of compatible songs or audio files To load music on your phone see Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer 4 Tap a song to hear a preview and then tap Done to save it as a ringtone The new ringtone is saved to the list and will be available to be assigned as a default ringtone or as a ringtone for individual contacts groups etc Tip When choosing music ...

Page 340: ...Choose the intensity of vibrations l Vibration pattern Select a vibration pattern or create a new one l Vibrate when ringing The phone vibrates when ringing l Vibration feedback The phone vibrates when soft keys are tapped and for certain software actions l Keyboard vibration The phone vibrates when you tap the keyboard ...

Page 341: ...ers are connected 1 From home tap Apps Settings Sounds and notifications 2 Tap Sound quality and effects for options l Adapt Sound Find the best sound quality for you and use it during calls and while playing music or videos l UHQ Upscaler Enhance the sound quality of music and videos when wearing compatible earphones not included ...

Page 342: ... and notifications 2 Set notification sound options l Do not disturb Silence all calls and alerts during scheduled times You can allow exceptions l App notifications Allow or block notifications from individual apps l LED indicator The LED indicator lights up when charging voice recording or receiving notifications Display Settings Adjusting your phone s display and wallpaper settings not only hel...

Page 343: ...ing at it Screen mode Select a screen display mode to optimize it for the content being displayed Daydream Select a screensaver to be displayed when the device is charging Access Display Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Display 2 Set your display options l Brightness Set the screen brightness or set the brightness level to Auto l Font Choose the default font l One handed operation Change the...

Page 344: ...ure allows you to switch from the keyboard to the S Pen when filling in form fields l Pointer Turn the pointer on The pointer appears on the screen when the tip of the S Pen is hovering close enough Holding the pointer over some features can reveal what an item is or what it does l Screen off memo Create action memos by detaching the S Pen while the screen is off and writing on the screen l S Pen ...

Page 345: ...OFF to turn a feature on l Direct call Call the contact whose call log message or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear l Smart alert The phone will vibrate when picked up to notify you about missed calls and messages l Mute Mute incoming calls and alarms by placing your hand on the screen or turning the phone over l Palm swipe to capture Capture the ...

Page 346: ...pplications 2 Scroll down to Application settings to see all of the pre loaded apps Tap on an app to view and configure its settings Application Manager Check installed applications and running applications Items that can be checked in the Application manager are as follows ...

Page 347: ...oaded apps Running Check running apps All Check all apps Disabled Check disabled apps Tab is only available if you have disabled apps Access the Application Manager 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications 2 Tap Application manager 3 Tap items to view details ...

Page 348: ... force the app closed uninstall or disable the app clear cache and data and more Default Applications Set or clear default applications for certain built in features of the phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications 2 Tap Default applications 3 Tap each default setting to see what services or applications are available to set as the default ...

Page 349: ... open a picture or Chrome to launch a Web link Note If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages Google Hangouts or Messaging for example 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 Calendar Settings Configure settings for your phone s Calendar app 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applicati...

Page 350: ...mation from AccuWeather com displays on the calendar l Notifications o Notification sound Choose a sound for calendar event notifications o Vibration Enable or disable vibration to play for calendar event notifications l Set default reminders Set default reminders for Events and All day events l Lock time zone When enabled event times will be locked to the time zone you select Times and dates will...

Page 351: ...ay viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects l Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo l Volume keys function Use the Volume key to take pictures record video or as a zoom key l Review pictures Show photos immediately after taking them l Quick launch Open the camera by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession l Help View help topics for using the Camera ...

Page 352: ... app See Camera Options and Settings Contacts Settings Configure options for contacts stored on your phone Tip You can also access Contacts Settings from the Contacts app From home tap Contacts More Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications 2 Tap Contacts to configure options ...

Page 353: ...ts You can choose how to transfer contacts when sharing them with other devices such as via Bluetooth o As one file Multiple contacts are sent together This method can be faster but depends on whether the target device can accept multiple namecards If not only one contact will be sent o Individually Namecards are sent individually This method may take longer because the other device must accept ea...

Page 354: ...ails display in the status bar When disabled you can control notifications for each of your email accounts individually in the account s settings l Spam addresses Create and maintain a list of email addresses and domains to automatically block emails from those senders l Split view mode Turn on split view on landscape screen l Confirm deletions Ask for confirmation before deleting email Manage Ema...

Page 355: ...display embedded images in the body of an email l 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 l Sync schedule Set a sync schedule for email such as choosing different sync options for peak days or times or wh...

Page 356: ...ar events are synchronized between your phone and the account l Sync Task Choose whether tasks are synchronized between your phone and the account l Sync Messages Choose whether messages are synchronized between your phone and the account l Security options Manage encryption and signature options for outgoing mail l Exchange server settings Configure the Domain user name Password and other Exchang...

Page 357: ... Privacy Choose options related to privacy l Advanced Choose settings to control how the browser treats content such as allowing JavaScript blocking pop ups and managing website data Messages Settings The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including message limits size settings and notifications Tip You can also access Message settings from the Messages ...

Page 358: ... turned on notifications for new messages display in the status bar Tap ON OFF to turn the setting on and then configure options o Notification sound Choose a sound to play for new message notifications o Vibrations Choose whether vibration plays along with the sound for new message notifications o Pop up display Choose whether a new message pops up on the display to notify you ...

Page 359: ...ed when you display a multimedia message If you disable this option only the message header displays in the message list and you will be prompted to download the attachment s o Roaming auto retrieve Choose whether message attachment s are automatically downloaded when your phone is outside its home network l More settings Delete old messages Automatically delete the oldest messages when the maximu...

Page 360: ...o Vibrations Select vibration options for emergency message notifications o Alert reminder Configure the reminder interval Music Settings Set options for the Music application Tip You can also access Music settings from the Music app From home tap Apps Music More Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications ...

Page 361: ...off Choose a time period for music to play after which Music will close l Smart volume Automatically adjust the volume of all songs to an equal level Phone Settings Configure options for calling with your phone Tip You can also access Phone settings from the Phone app From home tap Phone More Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications ...

Page 362: ...Phone app l Only contacts with devices Show contacts with phone numbers and hide other contacts l Call blocking Create and manage a list of phone numbers to have your phone automatically block calls you receive from those numbers and compose or edit response messages when rejecting incoming calls o Block list Enter telephone numbers to block calls from the numbers when Call blocking is turned on ...

Page 363: ... and new messages play during calls When disabled these notifications will be muted during a call l Ringtones and keypad tones Choose tones and vibrations to play for incoming calls and keypad taps o Ringtones Select a ringtone for incoming calls o Vibrations Select a vibration pattern to play for incoming calls when the Vibrate when ringing option is enabled o Vibrate when ringing Vibrate the pho...

Page 364: ...ncy DTMF tones which play when you use the keypad during a call such as when navigating menus l Voicemail settings Set options for Visual Voicemail See Configure Visual Voicemail Settings S Voice Settings Configure options for using your voice to interact with your phone Tip you can also access S Voice settings from the S Voice app From home tap Apps S Voice Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 365: ...edback Enable spoken feedback when using S Voice l Auto start speakerphone When enabled the speaker is automatically turned on when you make a call with S Voice l Home address Configure your home address l Erase Data Erase the data you have stored on the server and restore the default S Voice settings l Help View information about using S Voice l About S Voice View S Voice version information Weat...

Page 366: ...ther information is updated l Use current location Use your phone s current location to get local weather information l Weather notifications Receive notifications when there is a chance of rain snow or hail l Lock screen Show weather information on the lock screen l Calendar Show weather information in the Calendar app ...

Page 367: ...e wallpaper for the Home and lock screens Change the Wallpaper 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wallpaper 2 Tap Home screen to open the drop down list Select the screens for which you want to change the wallpaper 3 Tap a wallpaper to preview it ...

Page 368: ...llpaper is changed Note Tap ON OFF next to Wallpaper motion effect to allow the wallpaper to shift slightly as you move the device creating a 3D effect Themes Themes are packages of visual content that provide different wallpapers and icons for your phone Change the Theme 1 From home tap Apps Settings Themes or Touch and hold an empty area on a home screen and then tap Themes ...

Page 369: ...nformation to be displayed on the lock screen The Security settings let you set encryption options password visibility administrator settings and credential storage options Lock Screen and Security Overview The following options are available in the lock screen and security menu options vary depending on the screen lock selected Setting Description Screen lock type Set your screen lock Show inform...

Page 370: ...dates credentials and other security features Access Lock Screen and Security Options n From home tap Apps Settings Lock screen and security The lock screen and security menu opens Screen Lock You can increase the security of your phone by creating a screen lock When enabled you have to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen enter the correct PIN enter the correct password or scan your fing...

Page 371: ...t you use the highest security level available Password protection It is also recommended you frequently change your password to ensure the safety of your phone and personal data Access Screen Lock Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Lock screen and security The lock screen and security menu opens 2 Tap Screen lock type ...

Page 372: ...lock type menu tap Swipe to save the setting The screen lock is set Use a Screen Unlock Pattern 1 From the Screen lock type menu tap Pattern 2 Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical horizontal or diagonal direction Lift your finger from the screen when finished ...

Page 373: ...the pattern 3 Tap Continue 4 When prompted draw the screen unlock pattern again and then tap Confirm The screen unlock pattern is saved 5 Enter a backup PIN tap Continue re enter the PIN and tap OK to save your screen unlock pattern ...

Page 374: ...f you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you unlock it from home tap Apps Settings Lock Screen and Security Secure lock settings and then tap ON OFF next to Make pattern visible to turn it off Note To change your unlock screen pattern from home tap Apps Settings Lock Screen and Security Screen lock type Use a Screen Unlock PIN 1 From the Screen lock type menu tap PIN ...

Page 375: ... to enter the correct PIN after five attempts you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again Use a Screen Unlock Password 1 From the Screen lock type menu tap Password 2 Enter a password with at least 4 characters including at least one letter tap Continue and then enter your password again to confirm it ...

Page 376: ...r over the Home key Note Before using the Fingerprint screen lock option you will need to register your fingerprint on your phone 1 From the Screen lock type menu tap Fingerprints 2 Follow the prompts to set up your fingerprints Note Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing ...

Page 377: ...Settings 367 The lock screen and security menu opens 2 Tap Screen lock type The Screen lock settings menu opens 3 Draw your unlock screen pattern enter your PIN or password or scan your fingerprint ...

Page 378: ...disabled Device Security Configure security for your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings Lock screen and security The lock screen and security menu opens 2 Tap ON OFF next to Unknown sources to enable installation of non Google Play applications ...

Page 379: ...reports to Samsung via Wi Fi for threat analysis l Device administrators Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges l Storage type Select a storage location for credential contents l View security certificates Display certificates in your device s ROM and other certificates you have installed l Install from device storage Install a new certificate from storage l Clea...

Page 380: ...sed to estimate your location You can also view the apps that have requested your location and review their history logs Private mode Private mode allows you to hide and protect content you want to keep private You must configure a security lock to use Private mode Report diagnostic info You can choose to enable reporting of diagnostic info when your phone experiences technical problems Send SOS m...

Page 381: ... your phone determines its location using the wireless networks GPS satellites both or neither Enable Location Services Before using any features that require location assistance you must enable your phone s location services 1 From home tap Apps Settings Privacy and safety 2 Tap Location ...

Page 382: ...on services are enabled l If you see a confirmation follow the prompts to connect Changing Location Method You can change the methods used for determining your location Note Location must be turned on to change locating method 1 From home tap Apps Settings Privacy and safety ...

Page 383: ... method or methods are used to estimate your location Your phone s locating method is set Location Services Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your device s most recent location data Google apps such as Google Maps can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited ...

Page 384: ...ory and sign in to your Google Account for more options Private Mode Private mode allows you to hide and protect content you want to keep private using supported apps You must configure a security lock to use Private mode Activate Private Mode 1 From home tap Apps Settings Privacy and safety Private mode ...

Page 385: ...rompts to set security for Private mode Report Diagnostic Info You can choose to enable reporting of diagnostic info when your phone experiences technical problems Enable Report Diagnostic Info 1 From home tap Apps Settings Privacy and safety Report diagnostic info ...

Page 386: ...nable Send SOS Message Enable SOS messages to quickly send an alert to your emergency contacts by pressing the Power key three times Configure SOS Messages 1 From home tap Apps Settings Privacy and safety Send SOS messages 2 Tap ON OFF to activate SOS messaging ...

Page 387: ...ages Easy Mode Easy mode provides a simpler experience using your phone with a simpler home screen layout and simpler app interactions If you are a first time smartphone user or just to want to simplify the operation of your phone you can turn on Easy mode at any time Easy Mode Overview The following Easy mode options may be configured Easy mode Option Description Standard mode Use the standard ho...

Page 388: ...ps you want to use from the Easy applications list 3 Tap Done to apply your Easy mode settings Return to Standard Mode You can use the Easy mode Settings menu to return to Standard mode 1 From home swipe the screen to the left and tap Settings Easy mode ...

Page 389: ...hearing and sounds Dexterity and interaction Configure accessibility features for handling and interactions with the phone Direction lock Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions Direct access Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home key three times in quick succession Notification reminder Set the phone to beep or vibrate at set intervals to remind you of any unread not...

Page 390: ...figure other accessibility services if installed Access Accessibility Options 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accessibility 2 Set available accessibility options Your accessibility settings are applied and saved Vision Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to assist users who are blind or low vision 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accessibility ...

Page 391: ...need to use a double tap to select items because a single tap is used to trigger Voice Assistant l Voice Assistant help View tutorials on using Voice Assistant l Dark screen Keeps your phone s screen turned off at all times When Dark screen is enabled double press the Power key to turn it on or off while using your phone l Rapid key input Release your finger to enter a selection instead of double ...

Page 392: ...ers across the screen l Magnifier window Magnify content shown on the screen l Grayscale Display screens in grayscale instead of color l Negative colors Screen colors are reversed l Color adjustment Adjusts the color of the screen if you have difficulty reading the screen because of the color Follow the prompts to fine tune screen colors l Accessibility shortcut Quickly turns on accessibility feat...

Page 393: ...ap ON OFF to turn the option on or off and then configure options l Google subtitles CC Displays Google subtitles where available Tap ON OFF to turn the option on or off and then configure options like Language Text size and Caption style l Left right sound balance Adjust the sound sent to the left and right when using earphones l Mono audio Enable or disable the compression of stereo audio into a...

Page 394: ...personal interaction method by connecting external accessories tapping the screen or using the front camera to detect the rotation of your head the opening of your mouth and the blinking of your eyes l Assistant menu Assistant menu can improve phone accessibility by providing quick access to important functions A shortcut appears on all screens to give you access to the Assistant menu Tap Assistan...

Page 395: ...using Assistant menu o Magnifier size Set the size of magnification when using Assistant menu l Gesture wake up Move your hand over the screen to turn it on if the phone is face up on a stable surface l Press and hold delay Choose how long your phone waits during a touch and hold gesture on the screen before continuing with the touch and hold action l Interaction control Control how your phone int...

Page 396: ...by pressing the Home key o Using voice commands Say Answer or Reject to answer or reject calls with your voice o Pressing the Power key End calls by pressing the Power key l Single tap mode When enabled you can use a single tap to dismiss or snooze alarms notifications and alerts and answer or reject calls l Manage accessibility Choose settings for exporting updating and sharing the accessibility ...

Page 397: ... Account 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts 2 Tap Add account An Add account window appears 3 Tap an account type and then follow the prompts to add the required account information The account is added to the accounts list ...

Page 398: ...sting Accounts 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts 2 Tap the account type to see the existing accounts The account settings menu appears 3 View and configure your account settings as desired The account options are updated ...

Page 399: ...r settings to your Samsung account Restore When reinstalling an application backed up settings and data will be restored from your Samsung account Backup account Select the Google account used to back up data Back up my data Enable backup for application data Wi Fi passwords and other settings to your Google account Automatic restore When reinstalling an application backed up settings and data wil...

Page 400: ...all data and reboot Factory Data Reset Caution If you reset your device to factory settings with the FRP Factory Reset Protocol turned on you must enter the user name and password for the last registered Google Account to regain access to the device You will not be able to access the device without the correct credentials This Google Account verification prevents unauthorized users from accessing ...

Page 401: ... Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings 1 From the Backup and reset menu tap Factory data reset 2 Read the factory data reset information page and tap Reset device 3 If prompted enter your current pattern PIN password or fingerprint ...

Page 402: ...eyboard settings configure speech input settings and set your phone s mouse trackpad options Language and Input Settings Overview You can set the following options in the Language and input settings menu Language and Input Setting Description Language Set the language for your display and menus Default keyboard Set the default method for entering text Samsung keyboard Set Samsung keyboard options ...

Page 403: ...ns 1 From home tap Apps Settings Language and input The Language and input settings menu opens 2 Set options The language and input settings are applied and saved Select the Default Language for Your Phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings Language and input ...

Page 404: ...Settings 394 2 Tap Language 3 Tap an available language Language and Input Options Some of the language and input options are detailed below 1 From home tap Apps Settings Language and input ...

Page 405: ...e default l Samsung keyboard Configure your keyboard options l Google voice typing Configure your options including language detection l Language under Handwriting recognition Select an input language for handwriting recognition when using S Note and Action Memo l Voice input Tap a settings option and follow the prompts ...

Page 406: ...itor your phone s battery usage through this settings menu View which functions are consuming your battery s charge and at what percentage You can also display the battery charge remaining as a percentage on the status bar 1 From home tap Apps Settings Battery 2 Tap Display battery percentage to show the percentage of battery charge remaining on the status bar ...

Page 407: ...attery condition and access additional options Power Saving Mode Save battery power by activating Power saving mode which reduces or turns off certain features to decrease battery consumption Turn On Power Saving Mode 1 From home tap Apps Settings Battery ...

Page 408: ...or at a selected percentage of battery power Ultra Power Saving Mode Conserve power and extend your phone s battery life by using a minimal home screen layout limiting the number of usable apps turning off mobile data when the screen is off and turning off connectivity features such as Wi Fi and Bluetooth Turn On Ultra Power Saving Mode 1 From home tap Apps Settings Battery ...

Page 409: ...gs 399 2 Tap Ultra power saving mode 3 Tap ON OFF to enable Ultra power saving mode Ultra power saving mode is activated Turn Off Ultra Power Saving Mode n From home tap More Turn off Ultra power saving mode ...

Page 410: ... memory n Total space View the total space free space in your phone s memory n Available space The amount of storage space currently available n System memory The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system n Used space The amount of storage space currently being used n Cached data The amount of data currently cached n Miscellaneous files The amount of memory used to store miscellan...

Page 411: ...p an item for more information Date and Time Settings Use the Date and Time settings menu either to automatically use the network provided date and time or manually set these values as well as select time and date format options Date and Time Overview The following Date and time options may be configured ...

Page 412: ...less network Set date Set the date manually only available when Automatic date and time option is disabled Set time Set the time manually only available when Automatic date and time option is disabled Select time zone Set the time zone manually only when Automatic time zone is disabled Use 24 hour format Enable or disable 24 hour time format Access Date and Time Options 1 From home tap Apps Settin...

Page 413: ...le date and time options Your date and time settings are applied and saved Help The Help menu provides tips and guidelines to help you use your phone Access Help 1 From home tap Apps Settings Help The Help menu and topics appear ...

Page 414: ... The Activate this device menu lets you activate a new phone or use additional self service options such as checking the status of an in service phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings Activate this device The Self Service menu appears 2 Follow the onscreen prompts to activate your phone or review your summary ...

Page 415: ...ings System Update The System Update menu appears For details about updating your phone see Update Your Phone About Device The About device menu lets you access important phone information search for and apply updates and view legal and safety information About Device Overview The following About device items may be reviewed or set About Device Item Description Software version Check your current ...

Page 416: ...ormation and the Privacy Alert Device name Change the name of your device other devices see this name when using Mobile hotspot or Bluetooth Model number Check the phone s model number Android version Check the Android version number Baseband version Check the phone s baseband version Kernel version Check the phone s kernel version Build number Check the current phone build number SE for Android s...

Page 417: ...Settings 407 2 Select or view available options Your phone information is displayed ...

Page 418: ...m mysprint Click Register and follow the prompts to get started If you are not the account owner if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service you can get a sub account password at sprint com mysprint 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 y...

Page 419: ...ling 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 additi...

Page 420: ...ces and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc Other marks are property of their respective owners Screen images are simulated Appearance of device may vary The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device This devic...

Page 421: ...saving mode 398 Settings 396 Bluetooth 270 Connect 274 Pair 272 Receive information 277 Send information 275 Settings 298 Share pictures and videos 203 Turn on or off 271 Unpair 273 Bookmark 174 Brightness 333 Browser Bookmark 174 History 175 Launch connection 173 Settings 173 Windows 176 C Calculator 215 Calendar 217 Add event 217 Settings 339 340 Sync 223 Sync Exchange ActiveSync calendar 224 Vi...

Page 422: ...d 158 Delete account 163 Manage inbox 164 Send Gmail 137 Settings 343 Setup 152 Share pictures 200 View and reply 161 Emergency Numbers 83 Enhanced 9 1 1 E 9 1 1 84 Enter Text 37 Exchange ActiveSync Add account 156 Features 166 Extended Home Screen 67 F Factory Data Reset 390 Files Transfer between phone and computer 262 Finger Scanner Fingerprint Screen Lock 366 Flash 4 Flick 11 Folders 79 G Gala...

Page 423: ...es 371 Wireless networks 371 Location Services 371 Lock Screen Settings 359 Lookout 260 M Maps 232 Memory 400 Messages Settings 347 350 Messaging 125 Messaging Plus 260 Messenger 241 Microsoft Excel 241 Microsoft OneDrive 241 Microsoft OneNote 241 Microsoft PowerPoint 242 Microsoft Word 242 Milk Music 242 MirrorLink 315 MMS Enhanced messages 129 Send messages 126 Mobile Networks Settings 305 More ...

Page 424: ...e 64 Q Quick Connect 74 R Reject Incoming Call 85 Report Diagnostic Info 375 Ringtone 325 Ringtones Settings 327 Rotate 11 S S Finder 73 S Health 247 S Note 249 S Pen 18 Action Memo 20 Air Command 19 Removing 18 S Note 27 Screen Write 26 Settings 334 Smart Select 24 S Voice 251 Settings 354 355 Samsung Gear 261 Samsung Keyboard 37 Samsung Pay 251 Samsung 261 Save a Phone Number 113 Scrapbook 252 S...

Page 425: ...ce Off 8 Turn Device On 7 Typing 37 U Uber 239 261 Ultra Power Saving Mode 398 US Dialing 354 V Vibration 329 Video App 253 Video Camera Record video 183 Videos Record 183 Share via Bluetooth 203 Share via messaging 201 Share via YouTube 205 Virtual Private Networks VPN 316 Add connection 319 Secure credential storage 317 Vision Accessibility 380 Visual Voicemail 94 Listen to multiple messages 96 ...

Page 426: ...Index 416 Z Zoom 12 ...

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