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Summary of Contents for GALAXY PREVIAL

Page 1: ... 2011 Samsung All rights reserved BOOST and BOOSTMOBILE and Logo are trademarks of Boost Other marks are the property of their respective owners 4 6 11 www boostmobile com User Guide 01 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 2: ... Consejo Para encontrar esta guía para usuarios en español por favor visita a www boostmobile com y haz clic en Support Boosts To find this user guide in Spanish please visit www boostmobile com and click Support 01 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 3: ...ur Phone Number 35 Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard 36 Entering Text Using Swype 38 Creating a Google Account 43 2B Making and Answering Calls 45 Making Calls 45 Dialing Options 46 Answering Calls 46 Missed Call Notification 47 Calling Emergency Numbers 47 In Call Options 48 End of Call Options 50 Additional Calling Options 50 Saving a Phone Number 50 Finding a Phone Number 51 Dialing From...

Page 4: ...Log 84 Altering a Number From Call Log 85 Erasing the Call Log 85 2E Contacts 86 Creating a New Contacts Entry 86 Confirming Contact Synchronization 88 Contacts Menu Options 89 Contacts Entry Options 90 Editing a Contacts Entry 91 Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry 91 Editing a Contacts Entry s Number 92 Sending Contacts 92 Assigning a Picture to an Entry 93 Deleting Entries 93 Adding Entries to ...

Page 5: ...airing Bluetooth Devices 129 Sending Contacts via Bluetooth 131 Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call 132 Section 3 Boost Service Features 133 3A Boost Service The Basics 134 Text Messaging SMS 134 Multimedia Messaging MMS 135 Caller ID 140 Call Waiting 140 Making a 3 Way Call 141 Call Forwarding 142 3B Web and Data Services 143 Getting Started With Data Services 143 Navigating ...

Page 6: ...and Warranty Information 181 4A Important Safety Information 182 General Precautions 182 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 183 Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device 184 Caring for the Battery 186 Radio Frequency RF Energy 187 Owner s Record 189 User Guide Proprietary Notice 189 4B Manufacturer s Warranty 190 Manufacturer s Warranty 190 Index 199 01 A 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 7: ...eveal these additional options and features WARNING Please refer to the Important Safety Information section on page 182 to learn about information that will help you safely use your phone Failure to read and follow the Important Safety Information in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury death or property damage Add 1 Shortcuts 1 Applications 2 Bookmark 3 Contact 4 Direct dial 5 Di...

Page 8: ...gs Wireless networks 1 Airplane mode On Off 2 Wi Fi On Off 3 Wi Fi settings 1 Wi Fi On Off 2 Network notification On Off 3 WPS button connection 4 Add Wi Fi network 4 Bluetooth On Off 5 Bluetooth settings 1 Bluetooth On Off 2 Device name 3 Discoverable On Off 4 Scan for Devices 6 USB connection 7 VPN settings 8 Mobile networks 1 3G data Settings Call settings 1 North American dialing On Off 2 Inte...

Page 9: ...ounds On Off 9 Haptic feedback On Off Settings Display 1 Brightness 2 Auto rotate screen On Off 3 Animation 1 No animations 2 Some animations 3 All animations 4 Screen timeout 1 30 seconds 2 1 minute 3 2 minutes 4 10 minutes 5 30 minutes Settings Location security My Location 1 Use wireless networks On Off 2 Use GPS satellites On Off Screen unlock 1 Set up screen lock Passwords 1 Visible passwords...

Page 10: ...ttings Accounts sync General sync settings 1 Background data On Off 2 Auto sync On Off Privacy Settings Settings Privacy Personal data 1 Factory data reset Settings SD card phone storage SD card 1 Total space 2 Available space 3 Mount Unmount SD card 4 Format SD card Internal phone storage 1 Available space Settings Language keyboard 1 Select language 1 English 2 Español Text settings 1 Swype 2 An...

Page 11: ...ings Date time 1 Automatic On Off 2 Set date 3 Select time zone 4 Set time 5 Use 24 hour format On Off 6 Select date format 1 Normal 12 31 2011 2 12 31 2011 3 31 12 2011 4 2011 12 31 Settings About phone 1 System Updates 1 Update Profile 2 Update PRL 3 Update Firmware 4 Update Android 2 Status 1 Battery status 2 My phone number 3 MSID 4 PRL Version 5 MEID 6 Network 7 Signal strength 8 Service stat...

Page 12: ...alpad 2 Add call 3 End call 4 Mute Unmute 5 Speaker On Off 6 Bluetooth On Off WARNING If your Samsung Galaxy Prevail phone has a touchscreen display please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger Using excessive force when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty See 4B Manufacturer s Warranty on page 190 01 ...

Page 13: ...Section 1 Getting Started 01 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 14: ...e battery Remove the battery from its packaging Grasp the device firmly and locate the cover release latch Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly pop the cover off the device similar to a soda can Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the device making sure the connectors align Gently press down to secure the battery 1A Setting Up Service Release Latch 01 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 15: ... Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click 2 Press and hold to turn the device on If your device is activated it will turn on search for Boost service and enter standby mode 01 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 16: ...sit us at www boostmobile com or Call Boost Customer Care at 1 888 BOOST 4U 1 888 266 7848 Making Your First Call 1 Press to access the Home Screen and tap to access the onscreen dialpad If your device is locked touch and drag the lock icon to the right 2 Use the onscreen dialpad to enter a phone number and tap If your device is in PowerSave mode press to reactivate the screen Note The screens can...

Page 17: ...emailPassword You ll create your voicemail password or passcode when you set up your voicemail See Setting Up Your Voicemail on page 5 for more information on your voicemail password WARNING If your device has a touchscreen display please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen ma...

Page 18: ...ost to make automatic payments Purchase accessories Shop for the latest Boost phones View available Boost service plans and options Learn more about data services and other products like games ringtones wallpapers and more FromAnyOtherPhone 1 888 BOOST 4U 1 888 266 7848 Boost 411 Boost 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information including residential business and government listi...

Page 19: ...Section 2 Your Phone 01 D 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 20: ...age 18 NavigationandCustomization page22 Displaying Your Phone Number page35 Entering TextUsing theAndroid Keyboard page36 EnteringTextUsingSwype page38 Creatinga Google Account page43 Your Device Phone Front View 2A Device Basics 8 Earpiece 2 Display Screen 4 MENU Key 1 Status Bar Icons 3 HOME Key 5 Microphone 6 SEARCH Key 7 BACK Key 01 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 21: ...llpaper Search Notifications and Settings While in a menu press to open a list of actions available from the current screen or onscreen option During an active call press to open additional call options such as Add call Merge calls Mute or Bluetooth 5 Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them 6 SEARCH Key displays the Google Search box which is used to searc...

Page 22: ...Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds You can mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by pressing the volume button The speaker also lets you hear the caller s voice in speakerphone mode 1 Camera lens 2 External Speaker 3 Volume Button 4 microSD Card Slot 8 Camera Button 5 Power Button 7 Charger Accessory Jack 6 Headset Jack 01 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 23: ...y into the incorrect jack may damage the device 7 Charger Accessory Jack allows you to connect the phone charger or a USB cable included CAUTION Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device 8 Camera Button lets you activate the camera and camcorder and take pictures and videos Viewing the Display Screen Your device s display screen provides information about your device s s...

Page 24: ...us Bar Service Icons Speaker Speakerphone feature is enabled Battery Strength Shows your current battery charge level Icon shown is fully charged Battery Charging Shows your current battery charge level and indicates it is charging Battery Low Shows your current battery charge level is very low Battery Critical Shows your current battery charge level requires attention and your device will soon sh...

Page 25: ...Connection The device has detected an active USB connection Status Bar Status Icons Sign in Sync Error There has been an issue with your connection to the Google server or you were not properly signed into your account In order to use Google application or sync features you must set up and sign into an active Google account Alarm Event Shows you have an upcoming alarm event Silence All All incomin...

Page 26: ...u can also initiate a search for Boost service by pressing any key when your device is turned on Files Downloading The device is downloading selected files Download Successful A recent software download was successfully downloaded Calendar Reminder Shows you have a reminder of an upcoming Calendar event Status Bar Messaging Icons Text Message You have new text SMS or multimedia MMS messages Voicem...

Page 27: ...p Your Device on page 2 Removing the Battery 1 Make sure the power is off so that you don t lose any stored numbers or messages 2 Grasp the device firmly locate the cover release latch and then place your fingernail in the opening and firmly pop the cover off the device 3 Carefully remove the battery from the device WARNING Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers with your device The fail...

Page 28: ...were just working on 1 Connect the USB cable to the charging head 2 Slide open the Charger Accessory jack cover 3 Insert the USB cable into the device s Charger Accessory jack 4 Plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet Release Latch Note Although the battery comes partially charged it is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time 01 2134153 6...

Page 29: ...the device s charger jack and the other end into an electrical outlet The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge With the Samsung approved Li Ion battery you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down Incorrect Correct USB Cable Charging Head Correct Incorrect Charger Accessory Jack 01 D 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 30: ...ee Camera Settings on page 120 Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device Repeating this process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage capacity of any battery Device Function Keys The Galaxy Prevail comes equipped with four main function keys that can be used on any screen Menu Key The Menu key activates an available menu funct...

Page 31: ...ns Panel on page 35 Settings provides quick access to the device s settings menu See 2C Settings on page 54 The Settings menu can also be accessed by pressing and tapping Home Key The Home key takes you back to your Home Screen Back Key The Back key returns you to the previously active screen If the onscreen keyboard is currently open this key closes the keyboard Search Key The Search key displays...

Page 32: ...s entries Search preferences and settings can be configured to display suggestions in a different manner 3 Tap a match from the list of suggestions phone search results or previously chosen search matches Once touched the item opens in the appropriate application or Touching Voice Search lets you speak into your device s microphone to enter a search term To searchthephoneandWebbyentering text 1 Pr...

Page 33: ...want to search for 3 Once complete the Voice Search application analyzes your spoken words and displays a list of matching keyword terms To useadditionalVoiceSearch functions From an open Voice Search dialog speak the following words to access additional features voice actions allows you to search the web by speaking the search parameters send text allows you to open the Messaging screen navigate ...

Page 34: ...sult list Navigation and Customization The Galaxy Prevail is a touch sensitive device which allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a single tap but also scroll through long menu lists Simply slide up and down through the display with your fingertip Home Screen Overview The Home Screen is the starting point for many applications and functions and it allows you to add items like appli...

Page 35: ...fications panel Notifications Status area displays icons associated with the status of the device such as communication coverage Bluetooth and Wi Fi communication battery levels GPS etc Home Screen a customizable screen 3 that provides information about notifications and device status and allows access to application widgets Extended Home Screens extend beyond the current visible screen width to p...

Page 36: ...plications such as Voicemail Contacts Phone Email Alarm Clock etc These function the same as shortcuts on your computer Although some are already found on the Extended Home Screens the majority can also be found within the Applications tab Shortcuts can be pulled out from this tab or pulled into it removed from an Extended Home Screen See Creating Shortcuts on page 29 Page Navigation is a visual i...

Page 37: ...s the Contacts related screens Phone Call log Contacts and Favorites Email launches the email application that manages both Internet based and Corporate email accounts Using the Applications Tab All of your device s applications are located within the Applications tab This tab houses shortcuts to your currently available applications Quick Screen Access Pages on left Pages on right touch and hold ...

Page 38: ...ube and much more Applications The following is a listing of some sample applications available using the Applications tab Application Icons Browser Launches the Web browser page 144 The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced features to enhance Internet browsing on your device Calculator Launches the onscreen calculator application page 103 Calendar Launches the Calendar applications ...

Page 39: ...r friends locations and share yours with them The application also lets you See your friends locations on a map or in a list Application Icons Layar A reality browser that uses the phone s camera compass and GPS data to identify your location and then display it real time Maps Launches Google Maps for mobile that helps you find local businesses locate friends view maps and get driving directions p...

Page 40: ...application that lets you chat with family and friends over the Internet Task Manager Provides access to a management screen from where you can close currently active applications manage packages RAM and obtain device summary information page 72 Application Icons talk TeleNav GPS Navigator right on your phone page 172 ThinkFree Office A Microsoft Office compatible office suite that provides a cent...

Page 41: ...ur available screens until you reach the desired one See Home Screen Overview on page 22 3 Tap the Applications tab to reveal all your current applications By default the applications are listed in a Grid view Voice Search Launches your device s built in automatic speech recognition ASR software and initiates a Google search based on the recognized text page 110 YouTube Launches the YouTube to wat...

Page 42: ...ts new position To addashortcutviatheAddtoHome screen 1 Press to activate the Home Screen 2 Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen 3 From the Add to Home screen window tap Shortcuts 4 Tap a selection from the available list Applications Bookmark Contact Direct dial Direct message Directions Navigation Latitude Music playlist Settings 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to add the new shortcu...

Page 43: ...window tap Widgets 4 Tap an available widget to place it on your current screen Choices include Analog clock Calendar Google Search Home Screen tips Latitude Market Music News Weather Picture frame Power Control Poynt Gas Prices Poynt Top 10 Movie Widget Twidroyd Twidroyd large Twidroyd small and YouTube To removeaWidget 1 Touch and hold a widget until you can move it around on the screen 2 Drag t...

Page 44: ... 2 Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen 3 From the Add to Home screen window tap Folders 4 Tap an available folder type to place it on your current screen Choices include New folder All contacts Contacts with phone numbers Google Contacts Received list from Bluetooth Recent documents or Starred contacts Accessing Recently Used Applications Your device keeps a running list of your six most...

Page 45: ...is detected To manuallyactivatetheauto rotatefeature 1 Press and tap Display 2 Scroll down and tap Auto rotate screen A checkmark indicates the feature is enabled Clear the Auto rotate screen checkmark to disable this automatic orientation adjustment Menu Navigation There are two ways to navigate through a menu Using your finger page 34 Using the keyboard s navigation arrow keys page 52 Portrait V...

Page 46: ...reen to navigate through a menu list bottom up or top down 3 Tap a menu item to make a selection or activate a field Tolaunchthedialpad Tap from the Home Screen Using Context Menus Context menus also called popup menus contain tools that apply to a specific item on the screen They function similar to those menu options available on your computer when you use a right mouse click You open a context ...

Page 47: ...tatus bar and then slide your finger down the screen 2 Tap a notification entry to open the associated application Displaying Your Phone Number Press and tap Settings About phone Status Your phone number and other information about your device and account is displayed Note Not all items have context menus If you touch and hold an item that has no context menu nothing happens Note The Notifications...

Page 48: ...an be entered Suggested Word choices a row of selectable word choices based on the current set of entered text Tap an onscreen choice to insert the selection into your text entry field at the current cursor position Tap the gray left and right arrows on this field to reveal additional word choices Delete deletes characters from the entry field CAPS ALT When in ABC mode this key changes the capital...

Page 49: ...ur current cursor position ABC Mode In ABC mode you can enter only letters from the on screen keyboard The text mode key shows 1 Select the ABC mode See Selecting a Text Mode using the Android Keyboard on page 36 Capitalization in ABC mode can be altered by using the Caps button next character is lowercase only the next character is uppercase all subsequent characters are uppercase Entry field Del...

Page 50: ... numbers 1 Tap to enter the 123 mode 2 Tap the appropriate numeric key To entersymbols 1 Tap to enter the 123 mode 2 Tap the appropriate symbol key or Tap to select from additional symbol characters The key shows when the additional character set is active Entering Text Using Swype Swype is a unique text input method that allows a user to enter a word by sliding a finger from letter to letter lift...

Page 51: ...allows configuration of the Swype text input and feedback parameters Language allows you to select the current text input language Default language is US English Word prediction uses a built in word database to predict your desired words while entering text in Swype Audio feedback turns on off sounds generated by the Swype application during use Vibrate on keypress activates a vibratory sensation ...

Page 52: ...ips To create double letters like pp in apple just do a squiggle on the P key To enter punctuation touch and hold a key to view a punctuation menu and make a selection To enter contractions move your finger over the apostrophe To correct a misspelled word double tap on the word you want to change and then tap to erase a single character Touch and hold to erase an entire word Selecting a Text Input...

Page 53: ...in ABC mode this key changes the capitalization of the subsequent entered characters When in SYM mode this key displays additional symbol characters Important Even if Swype is enabled from within the Language keyboard menu you must enable Swype from the Select Input Method context menu Entry field Delete Caps ALT Text mode Enter Send Recipient Enter Voice Input Swypt tips 01 A 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 54: ...1 Select the 123 ABC mode showing letters and numbers on the onscreen keys Capitalization in this mode can be altered by using the Caps button first character is uppercase all characters are uppercase next character is lowercase 2 Swipe your finger continuous without lifting your finger over the letters to form a word If you make a mistake tap to erase a single character Touch and hold to erase an...

Page 55: ...rom an onscreen list of possible word matches This occurs when the keystrokes generates more than one possible word match Touch for Swype tips and follow the onscreen information Creating a Google Account You will need a Google account to access several device features such as Gmail Google Maps Google Talk and the Android Market applications Before you are able to access Google applications you mu...

Page 56: ... the Username and Password fields and enter your information 4 Tap Sign in Your device then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information 5 Create a new Gmail username by entering a prefix for your gmail com email address For additional information about synchronizing accounts see Synchronizing Accounts on page 74 Note If you do not already have a Google account tap Create and f...

Page 57: ...page51 UsingFavorites page52 Plus Code Dialing page53 Making Calls 1 Press and then tap or Press and tap 2 Enter a phone number using the onscreen dialpad and tap If you make a mistake while dialing tap to erase the numbers 3 Touch and drag to the right when finished You can also place calls from your new Samsung Galaxy Prevail by speed dialing numbers from your Contacts page 52 and using your Cal...

Page 58: ...ssed Add wait to insert a hard pause within the number string the phone waits for your input A wait requires that any consecutive numbers be manually sent by tapping Yes Answering Calls Touch and drag to the right to answer an incoming call Your Galaxy Prevail notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways The phone rings or vibrates The backlight illuminates The screen displays an incoming ...

Page 59: ...t to the entry to make the call or Touch and hold an entry from the Call Log list and from the context menu select Call number See Using Context Menus on page 34 Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 from the dialpad enter even if your Galaxy Prevail is locked or your account is restricted During an emergency call press to display your options Select an option Dialpad Hide dialpad t...

Page 60: ...ate location In Call Options Once you initiate a call you will see three onscreen options End call to end the current call Touch and drag to the right Speaker to route the device s audio through the speaker On or through the earpiece Off Touch and drag to the left Dialpad to enter dial tones using the onscreen dialpad Touch and drag up Note Depending on several variables including availability and...

Page 61: ...rpiece Bluetooth to route the device s audio through a connected Bluetooth headset On or through the speaker Off See 2J Bluetooth on page 127 When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset the current call area shows the Bluetooth call icon To route the current call back to the device tap Headset to temporarily use the device Tap Bluetooth again to route the call back to the connected Bluetooth he...

Page 62: ...Edit number before call to make alterations to the current phone number prior to redial See Altering a Number From Call Log on page 85 Send text message allows you to create a new text message to the selected entry Add to contacts to save the number if it is not already in your Contacts See Saving a Number From Call Log on page 84 Remove from call log to delete the entry from the Call Log list Sav...

Page 63: ...can search Contacts for entries by name 1 Press and then tap Contacts or Press and tap Contacts 2 Tap to display the onscreen keyboard 3 Enter the first letter or letters of an entry The more letters you enter the more specific the search 4 To display contact details tap an entry from the list Dialing From the Contacts List 1 Press and tap Contacts 2 Scroll through the list and tap the entry you w...

Page 64: ...e contact 3 Tap to place a call or to send a text to the contact or to send an email Dialing a number from the Favorites tab is similar to dialing one from the Contacts tab See Dialing From the Contacts List on page 51 Assigning Favorites Only an existing Contacts entry can be assigned as a Favorite contact To assign a Contacts entryas aFavorite 1 Press and tap or Press and then tap Contacts 2 Tap...

Page 65: ...ation for example 011 for international calls made from the U S See Activating Plus Code Dialing on page 58 1 Press and then tap 2 Touch and hold until you see a on the display screen 3 Dial the country code and phone number and then tap The device automatically prepends the access code for international dialing followed by the country code and phone number 01 C 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 66: ...Settings menu can be accessed by one of two ways on the Galaxy Prevail Press and tap or Press and tap Wireless and Networks Using Airplane Mode Airplane mode allows you to use many of your phone s features when you are in an airplane or another area where making or receiving calls or using a data feature is prohibited 1 Press and tap Wireless networks Airplane mode or Press and hold the Power butt...

Page 67: ...ess networks Wi Fi settings 2 All the available Wi Fi connections display with an icon to the right of the connection 3 Configure the settings as desired WPS Button Connection The WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup button is a standard for easy and secure wireless network set up and connections The connecting device must support WPS and be compatible with Wi Fi Protected Access WPS to use this feature WPS ...

Page 68: ...rks Bluetooth settings Device name 3 Press to erase the current device name and enter a new device name 4 Tap OK to confirm the setting Discoverable Mode 1 Press and tap Wireless networks Bluetooth settings 2 Tap Discoverable The phone activates for discovery for 120 seconds to allow you to pair with another device After 120 seconds the phone reverts to undiscoverable Scanning for Devices 1 Press ...

Page 69: ...al Private Network VPN Settings Using this menu you can set up and manage Virtual Private Networks VPNs Adding aVPN 1 Press and tap Wireless networks VPN settings 2 Tap Add VPN 3 Select a VPN type and enter or select the appropriate configuration settings for this connection type Mobile Networks Settings This setting allows you to connect to mobile networks using a 3G data connection 1 Press and t...

Page 70: ...e is temporarily disabled Once disabled the field becomes accessible and can be altered 1 Press and tap Call settings 2 Tap North American dialing to deactivate the feature This enables the International Dialing field 3 Tap International Dialing 4 Tap the entry field and press from the onscreen keyboard to delete the previous value 5 Enter a new value and tap OK 6 Tap North American dialing to rea...

Page 71: ...Y VCO or TTY Full DTMF Tones This option sets the length of Dual tone multifrequency DTMF signaling tones 1 Press and tap Call settings DTMF tones 2 Tap Normal or Long Note If TTY mode is enabled the audio quality of non TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired WARNING 911 Emergency Calling Boost recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means including Telecommunica...

Page 72: ... a volume level Vibrate To set your device to vibrate for incoming calls and silent for notifications 1 Press and tap Sound 2 Tap Vibrate 3 Set a vibration mode Always your device vibrates for all incoming calls and notifications Never your device uses sound only for all notifications and alerts Only in silent mode your device vibrates for notifications and alerts when Silent mode is active Only w...

Page 73: ...f ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings 1 Press and tap Sound Phone ringtone 2 Tap a ringtone from the available list The ringtone briefly plays 3 Tap OK to assign a ringtone Selecting Notification Ringtones The notification area displays icons associated with user notifications such as email messages missed calls new voicemail upcoming event USB connections SMS ...

Page 74: ...d when locking or unlocking the screen Haptic feedback causes the device to vibrate when pressing onscreen keys or with certain UI interactions Display Settings Changing the Brightness Adjust your screen s brightness to suit your surroundings 1 Press and tap Display 2 Tap Brightness 3 Touch and drag Brightness slider left or right to adjust the screen contrast and tap OK Changing the Screen Orient...

Page 75: ... minutes Changing the Display Screen Choose what you see on the Home Screen behind your shortcuts and Widgets while powering on or off the Galaxy Prevail and when in standby mode 1 Press and tap Wallpaper 2 Tap Gallery Live Wallpaper or Wallpapers Gallery lets you choose from wallpapers available from the currently assigned gallery Live Wallpapers lets you choose pre designed animated wallpapers W...

Page 76: ...Tap Set time Adjust the hour and minute by tapping or Tap the am or pm icon to change the value Tap Set when finished 6 Tap Use 24 hour format to toggle between using a 12 hour or a 24 hour format 7 Tap Select date format to select how the date information displays on your device The selected date format is also applied to the date displayed within the device s Alarm Clock Language Settings To ass...

Page 77: ...ithin certain applications such as Google Maps page 171 3 Tap Agree Enabling this feature allows Google to collect anonymous location data whether or not any location application or other related feature is active or in use or Tap Disagree to disable the collection of data Enabling this feature can utilize more resources and slow performance Note Turning Location on allows the network to detect yo...

Page 78: ...Select one of the following options None to disable the screen unlock security feature Pattern to create a dynamic pattern by moving your finger in specific directions across the screen PIN to use a 4 digit numeric PIN code up to 16 characters Password to use a 4 digit alphanumeric password up to 16 characters Your Device s Screen Lock Feature Locking YourScreen When your device is locked you can ...

Page 79: ...et up screen lock Pattern 3 Read the information on the screen and tap Next 4 Review the onscreen tutorial on pattern creation and then tap Next 5 Draw your pattern by touching your first onscreen point Then without removing your finger from the screen connect at least four points then tap Continue to record the pattern 6 Confirm the new pattern by redrawing it then tap Confirm Important You must ...

Page 80: ...nd password and create a new screen unlock pattern Your Device s PIN or Password Feature 1 Press and tap Location security 2 Tap Set up screen lock PIN or Password 3 Enter a PIN number or Password and tap Continue 4 Re enter the PIN number or Password to confirm and tap OK Using Visible Passwords When enabled this feature allows you to view the text entered into a password field as you type instea...

Page 81: ...nd tap Location security 2 Tap Select device administrators 3 Select a device administrator and follow the prompts Credential Storage This option allows certain applications to access secure certificates and other credentials Certificates and credentials can be installed to the SD card and password protected 1 Press and tap Location security 2 Tap Use secure credentials 3 Tap Install from SD card ...

Page 82: ...s memory amount can not be altered because it is part of the device s hardware To view yourmicroSDcardstorageinformation 1 Press and tap SD card phone storage 2 Locate the SD card section 3 Review both the Total space and Available space fields Total space indicates the total size of the currently inserted microSD card This includes both available and used space information To determine the amount...

Page 83: ...nstallation of non Market applications 1 Press and tap Applications 2 Tap Unknown sources A checkmark indicates activation 3 Tap OK Erasing Device Content Use the Manage applications menu to quickly erase selected content and uninstall third party applications stored in your Galaxy Prevail To clearanapplication s cache 1 Press and tap Applications Manage applications 2 Press and tap Sort by size T...

Page 84: ...on for this are background applications These are applications that were not properly closed or shutdown and are still active but minimized The Task Manager not only lets you see which of these applications are still active in the background but also easily lets you choose which applications are left running and which are closed To shutdowna currentapplication 1 Press and tap Task Manager This scr...

Page 85: ...2 From the Active applications tab tap End to close selected applications or tap End all to close all background running applications Android Development Android development features are used for development purposes only Press and tap Application s Development USB Debugging is used for development purposes When activated this allows debugging tools on a computer to communicate witht his device th...

Page 86: ...ata allows data synchronization to occur as a background function It does not affect durrent device usage Auto sync maintains synchronization with the remote server providing data to selected applications 3 Press to store changes Synchronizing Your Google Account By default there are no accounts managed by the Galaxy Prevail These must be manually added To addmanageanexistingGoogleaccount 1 Press ...

Page 87: ...c Calendar A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled 4 Press to return to the previous screen Synchronizing Your Corporate Account By default there are no Corporate Calendar events managed by the Galaxy Prevail These must be manually added See Synchronizing Corporate Calendar Events on page 95 To addanew Corporateaccount 1 Press and tap Accounts sync 2 Tap Add account 3 Tap Microsoft Exch...

Page 88: ...r should synchronize Choose from One day Three days One week Two weeks or One month Default account assigns this account as the default used when sending out new emails Out of office settings Configures your out of office notifications Empty deleted items Allows you to delete your email account s trash bin remotely Sync schedule Allows you to configure your email sync schedule Email size Configure...

Page 89: ...ttached to new emails sent from your device 4 Press to return to the previous screen For more detailed Work Corporate email information see Microsoft Exchange Email Outlook on page 162 For more information on Corporate Calendar synchronizing see Synchronizing Corporate Calendar Events on page 95 Accessibility Settings This service collects all the text you type including personal data credit card ...

Page 90: ...ss and tap About phone The following information is available System Updates displays selectable system updates which include Update Profile Update PRL Update Firmware and Update Android operating system Status displays status information about the phone and battery Battery use displays a list of processes that use battery power Legal Information displays information about open source licenses and...

Page 91: ...h Settings You can use the Galaxy Prevail search preferences to configure some aspects of Google Web search for example whether it makes suggestions below the Quick Search Box as you type and what phone features you want to include in searches Configuring the Search Settings 1 Press and tap 2 Press and tap Search settings 3 Tap any of the following search parameters to then alter the settings Goog...

Page 92: ...ch history helps to manage the personalized search history associated with your current registered Google account Searchable items opens a screen where you can choose the search categories Categories include Web Apps Contacts Messaging Music or Voice Search Clear shortcuts erases the history of recently selected search results 01 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 93: ... the list The Notification area of the Home Screen upper left displays phone notifications status or alerts such as To access theCalllog 1 Press and tap Call log 2 Tap an entry to view available options From within the Call log screen each entry contains the phone number if it is available and Contacts entry name if the number is in your Contacts 2D Call Log Call in progress Indicates there is a c...

Page 94: ...er down the screen 3 Tap the Missed call entry to open the Call log screen Call Log Options This list provides easy access to redial an entry or you can also choose to access two types of history entry lists depending on how they are touched Highlight an entry from the list and tap to quickly redial the selected entry See Making a Call From Call Log on page 84 Received Indicates any received calls...

Page 95: ...n about the entry if it already exists in your Contacts list Once the Contacts overview screen press to gain access to other options such as Edit contact Share Options and Delete contact Add to contacts to save the number if it is not already in your Contacts See Saving a Number From Call Log on page 84 Touch and hold an entry to display the following entry specific options Call Number to redial t...

Page 96: ... Call log entry Add to contacts Create new contact or Tap and hold an entry Add to contacts and select an existing contact to save the number to an existing contact or create a new contact 2 If prompted tap a destination type Google or Corporate 3 Tap the First name and Last name fields and enter a name for the contact 4 Tap Done when you finish entering information for the contact After you have ...

Page 97: ... You can delete either an individual call log entry or all current entries from the Call log list To clearasingleentryfromtheCalllog list 1 Press and tap Call log 2 Touch and hold the entry from the Call log screen and select Remove from call log To clearall entriesfromtheCallloglist 1 Press and tap Call log 2 Press and tap Clear call log Note You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts...

Page 98: ...nced accounts such as Google or Corporate Your Galaxy Prevail automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically Each entry s name can contain an unlimited number of characters You can create either a Google or Corporate contact Google contacts are shared with your existing Google account and can also be imported to your device after you have created a Google Mail account Corporate also know ...

Page 99: ... or Assistant 7 Enter additional information into these categories Email Postal address Organization or More IM Notes Nickname or Website Use your finger to slide the page up or down to see additional fields and categories Tap to enter additional categories Tap to remove a previously entered category 8 Tap Done to complete and store the new entry After saving the number your device displays the ne...

Page 100: ...en checkmark indicates the feature is enabled or To synchronize Corporate Contacts tap Sync Contacts A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled 4 Your Contacts tab then reflects any updated Contact information This update process works both ways For example any changes on the Galaxy Prevail are updated to your Gmail Contacts list after sync Tip ICE In Case of Emergency To make it easier fo...

Page 101: ...ted number as the primary one for use with this Contact Text contact to send the Contact a new text message Add to favorites to copy the current Contacts entry to the list withi n the Favorites tab page 94 Remove from favorites to remove the current contact from the Favorites list Note Syncing of contacts requires you are logged into your Gmail and Corporate accounts via the device Contacts tab Co...

Page 102: ...tion to an external recipient via either Bluetooth to transmit this contact to another bluetooth compatible device Email to attach the contact card to a new outgoing email Exchange or Internet Gmail to attach the contact card to a new outgoing Internet based email Options to configure Contact specific options such as Ringtone where you can assign a custom ringtone for this entry Incoming calls whe...

Page 103: ...me Tap label button to access AIM Windows Live Yahoo Skype QQ Google Talk ICQ Jabber or Custom 2 Tap Done to store your updates Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry 1 From the Contact s overview screen press and tap Edit contact 2 From the phone numbers area tap to create a new empty Phone number field within the selected phone number category Tap the label button to the left of the Phone field to ...

Page 104: ...the existing Contacts entry Sending Contacts 1 Press and tap 2 Tap an entry to open its overview page 3 Press and tap Share to send the current Contact entry s information to an external recipient via either Bluetooth to transmit this contact to another Bluetooth compatible device Email to attach the contact card to a new outgoing email Exchange or Internet Gmail to attach the contact card to a ne...

Page 105: ...from withinyouronlineGmail 1 Log into your Gmail account and go to your Contacts page 2 Select your Contacts entry with a checkmark and click the image area Change Picture 3 Click Browse to locate a local copy of your image You can also choose an image from other sources such as Picasa Web 4 Crop the visible area of your selected picture and click Apply Changes 5 Sync your new contact from your on...

Page 106: ...d tap 2 Touch and hold the entry name from the Contacts tab listing 3 From the Contacts Entry context menu tap Add to favorites Note Another method to add or remove an entry from your favorites is to toggle the state of the star icon on the Contact s details page upper right Tap to add the entry to your favorites star is lit tap again to remove 01 EA 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 107: ...application that synchronizes new and existing entries between your Galaxy Prevail and your online Google account Calendar Synchronizing Corporate Calendar Events Corporate calendars are not synchronized to your Galaxy Prevail by default this account type must be manually added Although we previously described how to add a corporate account to your list of managed accounts this only allows your Ga...

Page 108: ...c 2 Tap within the Corporate account field to reveal the account s synchronization settings screen 3 Tap the green checkmark to toggle it off then back on See Synchronizing Your Corporate Account on page 75 Configuring Calendar Settings 1 Press and tap Calendar 2 Tap Settings 3 Tap an onscreen option Calendars displays the currently managed accounts Tap an entry to change the sync state of the acc...

Page 109: ...t of selectable time zones Set alerts notifications allows you to choose whether or not to display alerts and notifications in the status bar Vibrate configures the vibration setting used with event notifications Never is the default Choose from Always Only in Silent mode or Never Select ringtone assigns a notification ringtone for event alerts Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps o...

Page 110: ...ent to a current account by tapping the Calendar field and then selecting an account My calendar are calendar entries that are stored locally on the device and not part of an email account Corporate are calendar entries that are synchronized between your device and either an MicroSoft Exchange Sync Server or available from within Microsoft Outlook Google Gmail are calendar entries that are synchro...

Page 111: ...naloptions 1 Tap the Status bar and then slide your finger down the screen to open the Notifications panel 2 Tap the upcoming event name from the onscreen list to display the event within the Calendar notifications screen 3 Tap an option Snooze all to snooze all event reminders for five minutes Dismiss all to dismiss all event reminders Press to keep these reminders in place and close the Notifica...

Page 112: ... Tap the Day tab on the Calendar screen 3 Find the selected day and press and tap Delete 4 Tap Select all to delete all events on this day or Place a checkmark only on those events you want deleted 5 Tap Delete Yes to erase the selected events and then synchronize this action with your managed account Erasing All Events 1 Press and tap 2 From the main Calendar screen Month tab view press and tap D...

Page 113: ...ge the way the files are displayed onscreen Choose from List List and details or Thumbnail Press for these additional options Share Create folder Delete View by List by and More Move Copy Rename Bluetooth visibility and Settings 3 Once you have located your file tap the file name to launch the associated application Clock Your Galaxy Prevail comes with a built in series of clock functions such as ...

Page 114: ...either or Alarm Launches the Alarm feature Picture Gallery Weather Information Alarm Music Player Home Screen Picture Gallery Launches the Gallery Music Player Launches the Music Player Home Screen Takes you back to the Home Screen Note Upon your first launch of the Alarm Clock application three alarm presets are set up by default and ready for you to customize These alarms are turned off by defau...

Page 115: ...eanAlarmevent 1 Press and tap 2 Touch and hold a desired alarm event 3 From the onscreen context menu tap Delete alarm and then tap OK To disable an Alarmevent 1 Press and tap 2 Touch and hold a desired alarm event 3 From the onscreen context menu tap Turn alarm off Calculator Your Galaxy Prevail comes with a built in calculator 1 Press and tap Calculator 2 Enter numbers using your keyboard or by ...

Page 116: ...begin using the application Updating Your Device Firmware You can update your Galaxy Prevail software using the Update Firmware option Before Updating Your Firmware Updating your Galaxy Prevail firmware may erase all user data from your device You must back up all critical information before updating your device firmware As an added precaution to preserve any data on your microSD card please remov...

Page 117: ...tmessages 1 Press and tap 2 Select the text message from the list to view the message thread 3 Touch and hold on a portion of the text message from the string The Message options context menu appears 4 Tap Forward 5 Enter the recipient s phone number and tap Send To restoreyour Google applications Your Google application purchases are reloaded remotely and can be re installed after the update is a...

Page 118: ...ide you finger down the screen 3 Tap the Android update available field 4 Tap Download and follow the onscreen instructions Updating 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 update the user name on your Galaxy Prevail 1 Press and tap About phone System Updates Update ...

Page 119: ... and tap Voice Dialer The screen displays Listening and the phone prompts you to say the name of the command you want to use To complete your task simply follow the voice prompts or tap an onscreen option Available ASR commands include Call Name to call an entry in your Contacts list See Calling a Contact With Voice Dialer on page 108 Dial to call a spoken phone number Redial to redial the last nu...

Page 120: ...say Call John If the name is recognized and there is only one phone number for the name Tap OK to dial the number If there are multiple numbers a list displays tap a number to place the call Calling a Phone Number With Voice Dialer 1 Press and tap Voice Dialer 2 When you see Listening say Dial followed immediately by a valid string of digits to be dialed for example say Call 555 555 5555 Speak nat...

Page 121: ... filters explicit images Selections are Off Moderate or Strict Block offensive words hides recognized offensive words Show hints displays hints as you type on the drop down box Text to Speech Settings 1 Press and tap Voice input output Text to Speech settings 2 Configure the available options to alter the settings associated with this feature Listen to an example plays a short example of what the ...

Page 122: ...rbal readout Choose from English US or Spanish Spain Pico TTS modifies settings for the Pico TTS default engine 3 Press to return to the previous screen Voice Search Voice Search works similarly to the Voice Dialer It uses built in voice recognizer software to listen to your spoken words convert those to text and then launch a Google search using that text 1 Press and tap Voice Search 2 Tap Speak ...

Page 123: ...croSD card will show approximately 14 73GB of total space Removing the microSD Card 1 Locate the microSD card slot along the side of the device 2 Flip open the side microSD cover 3 Firmly press the card into the slot and release it The card should pop partically out of the slot 4 Remove the card from the slot 5 Replace the microSD card cover over the open slot 2H microSD Card Important Camera Camc...

Page 124: ... improper operation Please be careful when inserting removing or handling it WARNING Do not over insert the card as this can damage the contact pins Correct Incorrect microSD card Slot Note Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards 32GB Using non recommended microSD cards could cause data loss and damage your device WARNING The microSD card and its adapter can be easily damaged by improper ope...

Page 125: ... and gently slide the card until it is fully inserted To removethemicroSD cardfromthemicroSDadapter Hold the front edge of the microSD card and gently pull it out to remove it from the adapter WriteProtection The microSD adapter has a built in Write Protection lock to prevent accidental overwriting or removal of your data when the microSD card and adapter are inserted in another device Slide the W...

Page 126: ...atible USB cable Wait for the connection to establish When connected the host computer automatically detects your phone 2 The USB icon displays in the top left Notifications area on your screen 3 Touch and drag down the Status screen to reveal the Notifications page or from the Home Screen press and tap Notifications 4 Tap USB connected Turn on USB storage to establish the connection and copy file...

Page 127: ...d tap Notifications 3 Tap USB connected Mount to establish the connection and copy files between your computer and your device s microSD card 4 From the Found New Hardware Wizard select Install the software automatically and click Next 5 Select a connection to the Internet and click Next 6 If a Cannot install this Hardware screen displays follow these steps Click Finish From your Desktop right cli...

Page 128: ... computer and begin the transfer process of files from your computer to the internal card s target folder To remove the connection When you finish transferring data click the Safetly Remove Hardware icon on your computer s taskbar and stop or disconnect the device Creating Folders in the microSD Card 1 From your Desktop double click My Computer Device drive letter 2 Right click and select New Fold...

Page 129: ... permanently removes all files stored on the card 1 Press and tap SD card phone storage 2 Tap Unmount SD card then tap OK to unmount and release the microSD card from its use by the device The icon displays within the Notifications area to indicate an unmounted internal microSD card 3 Once released tap Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Once completely formatted the card is automatical...

Page 130: ...rt your computer or put it into standby mode while using a mass storage device Doing so will result in loss or damage of data The internal microSD card can only be mounted for use by either the device or a connected computer Prior to accessing the card using a different method unmount it from its current device phone or computer USB Important The microSD card can only share a connection with one d...

Page 131: ...activate camera mode Additional camera options are available through the camera settings page See Camera Settings on page 120 for more information 2 Holding the phone in landscape mode use the display screen as a viewfinder and aim the camera lens at your subject Note The storage card that comes installed on your Galaxy Prevail allows you to use the camera and camcorder features All pictures and v...

Page 132: ... Picture quality to set the image quality for your image Choose from Super fine Fine or Normal Color effect to apply different color effects onto images Choose from None default Mono Sepia Negative or Aqua Camera settings resets the camera to system default settings Store location On Off to store the actual location latitude where the image was taken to later display on Google Maps or used in othe...

Page 133: ... Share Delete or More Tap an image to open it and press for options such as Share Delete and More includes Details Set as Crop Rotate left and Rotate right 2 Press to return to the previous screen View Your Pictures The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored camera images 1 Press and tap Gallery 2 Select a folder location for example Camera pictures and tap an image to view your pic...

Page 134: ...unterclockwise Rotate right to rotate the image clockwise 4 Press to return to the previous screen Camera Image Settings 1 Press and tap Gallery 2 From Camera gallery tap an image icon to open the image Use the zoom buttons in the upper right corner of the screen to zoom in or out 3 Tap the image and select Slideshow or Menu 4 Tap Menu to access one of the following options Share to activate the p...

Page 135: ...re ID Tap an entry from the Contacts tab crop the image and tap Save to assign the picture Wallpaper to assign the picture as a background image crop the image and tap Save to assign the picture Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures you can record view and send videos with your Galaxy Prevail built in video camera 1 Press and hold the camera key located on the side of the device or Press...

Page 136: ...ithin the DCIM folder on the microSD card Camcorder Settings 1 From the camcorder mode tap one of the following onscreen icons see screen on the previous page Camcorder settings to access camcorder hardware settings Color effect to apply different color effects onto videos Choose from None default Mono Sepia Negative or Aqua Camera settings to restore the settings back to their default values Whit...

Page 137: ...e Tap a video to begin playback 2 Press to return to the previous screen Camcorder Gallery Options Accessing the gallery provides access to videos 1 Press and tap Gallery or While in camcorder mode press and tap Gallery 2 From Camera gallery tap a video icon to playback the videos taken stored on your microSD card 3 Press to return to the previous screen Video Settings 1 Press and tap Gallery 2 Fr...

Page 138: ...MMS message Twidroyd to upload your current viceo to your Twitter account YouTube to upload your current video file to a YouTube page Tap Upload to complete the process Delete to delete the current video More displays the Details submenu Details to display image details such as Title Type Date taken Album Location Latitude Longitude Size or Resolution 01 2134153 67 89 7 ...

Page 139: ...ximately 30 feet Turning Bluetooth On and Off By default your Galaxy Prevail Bluetooth feature is set to Off Turning Bluetooth on activates the internal Bluetooth antenna To turnBluetoothon 1 Press and tap Wireless networks 2 Tap Bluetooth to activate the feature a green checkmark indicates it is active When active appears within the Status area To turnBluetoothoff Press and tap Wireless networks ...

Page 140: ...oth service including Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth communication and description Setting your device s visibility or discoverability for other Bluetooth devices Displaying your device s Bluetooth address Toaccess the Bluetooth Settings menu 1 Press and tap Wireless networks Bluetooth settings 2 Set your Bluetooth options Device name Discoverable and Scan for Devices...

Page 141: ... allows you to establish trusted connections between your Galaxy Prevail and another Bluetooth device When you pair devices they share a passkey allowing for fast secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process To pairyour device with another Bluetooth device 1 Verify your Bluetooth is active 2 From the Bluetooth settings page tap Discoverable Your device must be visibl...

Page 142: ...n would require that you re enter all the previous pairing information 1 Verify your Bluetooth is active 2 From the Bluetooth settings page touch and hold the name of the previously paired device from the bottom of the page This opens the connected device s menu options 3 Tap Disconnect unpair from the onscreen context menu to confirm deletion Note Due to different specifications and features of o...

Page 143: ...pictures Contacts information or other items using a Bluetooth connection 1 Press and tap 2 Tap an entry to open its Contact s overview page page 91 3 Press and tap Share Bluetooth 4 Tap a paired device The external Bluetooth device must be visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful Note Prior to using this feature Bluetooth must first be enabled and the recipient s device must be ...

Page 144: ...e speaker Off When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset the current call area is surrounded by a blue box the Bluetooth button indicates it s on and shows the Bluetooth call icon When turned off the call is routed through either the earpiece or speaker the call area is surrounded by a green box the Bluetooth button indicates its off and shows Note Communication can be toggled between the Blue...

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Page 146: ... Messaging New message 2 Tap the To field and enter a Contact s name a mobile phone number or an email address using the onscreen keyboard Contacts as you enter either a phone number or an email address if the information matches a current contact s entry information you will see a match When you see a match tap the associated name to complete the addressing Mobile to enter a wireless phone number...

Page 147: ...or Add to Contacts Multimedia Messaging MMS With multimedia messaging MMS you can send and receive instant text messages that contain text pictures audio recorded voice or a picture slideshow Messaging is available via the Messaging application in your Applications screen Composing MMS Messages Composing MMS messages is exactly the same as composing text messages except that you attach a picture a...

Page 148: ...Videos Opens the Gallery application Use the onscreen navigation to select a video and attach it to your outgoing message Capture video Opens the camcorder application Shoot a video and then tap OK to use this video in your message See Recording Videos on page 123 Audio Opens the Select audio menu Use the onscreen navigation to select an audio file and tap OK Record audio Opens the message recorde...

Page 149: ...lows you to capture a picture to attach to this message Add music allows you to select an audio file or record an audio file to attach to this message Add video select a video file from the SD card to attach to this message More Add slide adds a new slide to this message Duration 5 sec times the slides to display 1 10 seconds or Other custom time Layout bottom allows you to select a layout for tex...

Page 150: ...to a multimediamessage 1 Press and tap 2 From the message list tap a multimedia message to open its contents 3 While the message is open tap the Type to compose field and then type your reply message 4 Once complete tap Send Image Navigation Caption Field Current Image Slideshow Controls Tip The file attachment on the MMS message can be saved to the microSD card To save the attachment touch and ho...

Page 151: ...n Multimedia message limit Sets the maximum number of multimedia messages that can be stored on the device per conversation Auto retrieve Enable this option to automatically retrieve the entire content of your MMS messages When checked the MMS message header message body and any attachments will automatically download to your device If you disable this option only the MMS message headers will be r...

Page 152: ...en press To permanently block your number call Boost Customer Service Call Waiting When you re on a call Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding a tone beep Your Galaxy Prevail screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller s phone number if it is available and you are in digital mode To respond to an incoming call while you re on acall Press and tap a call...

Page 153: ...s and tap Add call It may take up to 20 seconds for the button to become active 4 Enter the second caller s phone number and tap or select a number from your Contacts tab Your first call is automatically put on hold 5 When you re connected to the second party press and tap Merge calls to combine both calls into a single 3 way call If one of the people you called hangs up during your call you and t...

Page 154: ... to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding TodeactivateCallForwarding 1 Press and tap Phone to access the onscreen dialer 2 Tap You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation Enabling Disabling 3G Data Your Galaxy Prevail allows you to control your use of 3G data You can now choose to enable or disable this feature With 3G data disables you must use Wi Fi to connect to the Internet 1 Press an...

Page 155: ...ur 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 myboostmobile sprintpcs com For example the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003 myboostmobile sprintpcs com as his user name When you use data services your user name is submitted to identify you to the Sprint network Your u...

Page 156: ...ed 3G network When the arrows are animated your device is transferring data for example when you are opening a Web page When the arrows are gray your device is connected to the network but is not currently transferring data If you do not see an indicator your phone does not have a current data connection To launch a connection see Launching a Web Connection on page 144 Note Internet connections ca...

Page 157: ...page and then either touch or tap an onscreen link to select it Links which are displayed as underlined text allow you to jump to Web pages select special functions or even place phone calls Pinchingand Zooming Zooming in and out on a Web page can be done now without the need of an onscreen zoom tool Just use your fingers to pinch in or spread out on the screen To zoomin 1 Place your thumb and ind...

Page 158: ...al options to expand your use of the Web on your device OpeningtheBrowserMenu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session from any page you are viewing From any open Web page press You will see the browser menu Options available within the browser menu include New window Launches a new Internet window while maintaining the current Web page active Bookmarks Allows you to ...

Page 159: ...s of the site you re currently viewing Share page Allows you to send a URL via Bluetooth Gmail Messaging Share on Facebook or Twidroyd Downloads Keeps a list of previously downloaded content Settings Lets you configure and manage your browser settings Selecting Text on a Web Page 1 While on an active Web page press to open the browser menu 2 Scroll to the area of the webpage containing the desired...

Page 160: ...iew Provides an overview of recently opened pages Text encoding Adjusts the current text encoding Block pop up windows Prevents popup advertisement or windows from appearing onscreen Remove the checkmark to disable this function Load images Allows web page images to be loaded along with the other text components of a loaded website Auto fit pages Allows web pages to be resized to fit as much of th...

Page 161: ...lear all cookie data Clears all current browser cookie files Remember form data Allows the device to store data from any previously filled out forms Remove the checkmark to disable this function Clear form data Deletes any stored data from previously filled out forms Tap OK to complete the process Enable location Allows sites to request access to your current location using the built in GPS Clear ...

Page 162: ...ttings Set search engine to select the desired search engine Website settings to configure individual sites Reset to default to reset the browser settings back to the default settings CreatingBookmarks 1 From any open Web page press You will see the browser menu 2 Tap Bookmarks Three tabs are revealed Bookmarks Displays a list of your current Web bookmarks Most visited Displays a list of your most...

Page 163: ...Touch and hold an entry from the list to display an onscreen popup menu 4 Tap Set as homepage to assign the selected entry as your new home page AddingBookmarkstoYour HomeScreen 1 From any open Web page press 2 Tap the Bookmarks tab 3 Touch and hold an existing entry from the list to display an onscreen popup menu 4 Tap Add shortcut to Home to add the selected entry to your Home Screen Wi Fi About...

Page 164: ...reen checkmark and deactivate Wi Fi To connecttoa Wi Fi network 1 Press and tap Wireless networks Wi Fi settings The network names and security settings Open network or Secured with xxx of detected Wi Fi networks are displayed in the Wi Fi networks section 2 To manually add your new network connection Tap Add Wi Fi network Enter the Network SSID This is the name of your Wi Fi network Tap the Secur...

Page 165: ...ou to set up many of your device s Wi Fi service including Setting your Wi Fi sleep policy Viewing your device s MAC Address Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP To access theWi FiSettingsmenu 1 Press and tap Wireless networks Wi Fi settings 2 Press and tap Advanced 3 Select one of the following settings Wi Fi sleep policy specifiies when to switch from Wi Fi to mobile data MAC address a ...

Page 166: ...nd commercial and institutional settings IMAP4 is the current standard POP Post Office Protocol This protocol is supported by most ISPs and is currently more common among consumer applications POP3 is the current standard Email Icons Shortcuts IMAP POP3 Internet Mail shortcut such as Yahoo and Outlook Gmail shortcut StatusBar Notifications New email message received New Gmail message received Gmai...

Page 167: ...hin the From field 3 Tap Done to store the account information and complete setup Opening Gmail 1 Press and tap 2 Tap an email message To refresh yourGmailmessages Press and tap Refresh Composing Gmail 1 Press and tap 2 Press and tap Compose 3 Enter the message recipient s email address in the To field If you are sending the email to several recipients separate the email addresses with a comma Not...

Page 168: ... the Drafts folder To delete the current email message tap Discard Creating a Gmail Signature 1 From the Gmail inbox press and tap More Settings Signature field 2 Enter a signature and tap OK Accessing Gmail Messages A new Gmail message icon appears within the Notifications area of the Status bar to notify you of a new email To view a newemail 1 Press and tap or Touch and hold the Status bar then ...

Page 169: ...alled out in on the screen to reply to the message 2 Enter a new message then tap Send To deleteanemailmessage With the email message displayed tap Delete Configuring Gmail Settings 1 Press and tap 2 Press and tap More Settings 3 This menu provides both field information and settings Status bar Inbox Email functions Screen Aaron Taylor ataylr samsung SammyAsh gmail com Sammy Tap here and tap Reply...

Page 170: ...t size displayed within messages Tiny Small Normal Large or Huge Batch operations Allows label operations Clear search history Removes all the searches you have performed Labels Selects which labels are synchronized Email notifications Activates the email notification icon to appear within the Notifications area of the Status bar when a new email message is received Select ringtone Plays a selecte...

Page 171: ...If you selected Manual setup select the account type then tap Next and follow the onscreen instructions to set up your account or If you selected Next in step 3 give this account a name and enter the name you want to display on outgoing email messages 5 Tap Send email from this account by default if you want this account as the default used when sending a new email OpeningEmail 1 Press and tap Ema...

Page 172: ...attachment tap Attach from the bottom of the screen select a File Pictures Videos Audio Capture video or Record audio and tap OK Select the picture you want to attach Tap to delete a selected attachment from your current email 9 Once complete tap Send Tap Save as draft to save the current email as a draft To later view your draft email messages from the Inbox tap the Drafts folder To delete the cu...

Page 173: ... used when sending out new emails Notification settings allows you to configure Email notifications enables the device to display a status bar icon when new emails have been received Select ringtone assigns an audible ringtone when a new or upcoming event is pending Vibrate assigns a vibration when a new or upcoming event is pending Server settings allows you to configure Incoming settings provide...

Page 174: ...ccess password case sensitive 3 Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync from the add email account screen 4 When prompted to provide additional detailed information scroll down the screen and tap Next 5 Enter a Domain user name Exchange Server information and password then tap Next Domain enter your network domain and user name typically your network access password case sensitive Example domain user na...

Page 175: ... or More Using the Android Market The Android Market provides direct access to a large selection of applications which you can download and install on your Galaxy Prevail Accessingthe Market 1 Press and tap 2 If not already logged in with your Google account tap Next 3 Tap Sign in and enter your Google account information 4 Tap Accept to agree to the Android Market terms of service Selecting andIn...

Page 176: ...n the device will be erased The only data stored on the Boost are Google applications available via the Android Market 1 Log into your Google account using the device 2 Press and tap 3 Press and tap Downloads 4 Scroll through the list of previously downloaded Google applications and choose the one you wish to reinstall 5 Follow the onscreen instructions Launching Re Boost To add money to your Boos...

Page 177: ...ms that you can join and begin your connection to other users Flirt displays a list of ways to meet and flirt with singles Chat to begin chatting life with other connected users Fun accesses games Tap Join airG to play Help displays information about airG how to sign up and use the account Using Navigation TeleNav GPS Navigator gives you turn by turn directions onscreen and over speakerphone In or...

Page 178: ...tions The built in GPS hardware allows you to get driving directions to selected locations or establishments based on your current location 1 Press and tap TeleNav GPS 2 Tap and say a command or Tap Drive To and select one of the following Set Up Home establishes this address as your home address or base from which to start or return My Favorites displays a list of destinations marked as your favo...

Page 179: ...s and tap Music 2 From the Music display select a tab Artists to display music sorted by artist Albums to display music sorted by album Songs to browse through all of the downloaded music and any additional songs loaded onto the memory card Playlists to select a customized playlist you ve created to organize your music 3 Once you ve displayed a list of songs you can browse through your available t...

Page 180: ...nscreen popup menu 3 Tap Use as phone ringtone to store the selected song as your new default ringtone 4 Confirm that the song was successfully assigned by navigating to the Phone ringtone menu Press and tap Sound Phone ringtone 5 Confirm the new song is selected YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos The site is used to display a wide variety of user...

Page 181: ...irst and last name and e mail address then tap That s it Start playing to sign up or Tap Login with Facebook or Tap Login with SCVNGR if you already have an account and start playing Twidroyd Twidroyd is a twitter clint for Android that allows you to post mention and direct messages view user profiles follow users use threaded views for direct messages and much more 1 Press and tap Twidroyd 2 Sign...

Page 182: ...n your device s location mode Press and tap Location security Use GPS satellites Activating Using Wireless Networks This additional location feature uses open Wi Fi and mobile network connections to assist in providing additional location accuracy 1 Press and tap Location security Use wireless networks 3D GPS Navigation Tip Try avoiding the following conditions to receive better GPS signals Inside...

Page 183: ...sing this feature you must activate your GPS hardware and agree to share location information with Google To synchronize yourdevice s GPSsatellites 1 Press and tap Location security 2 Tap Use GPS satellites A checkmark indicates the GPS location feature is enabled For additional location information see Location Settings on page 65 appears in the Notification area when the GPS is active appears in...

Page 184: ...an be a category name such as pizza steak burger a business name Samsung Boost or a Google friend who is sharing their location 4 Tap bottom left to reveal a detailed list of information corresponding to those matches now displayed on your screen with lettered pins TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNav GPS Navigator gives you turn by turn directions onscreen and over speakerphone In order to use this appl...

Page 185: ...t to acknowledge the terms of use 5 At the prompt tap Agree to allow Google to use location for improved search results and other services TeleNav GPS Navigator downloads files for first time use A progression bar displays at the bottom of the screen and when it reaches 100 This takes a few seconds to complete Using TeleNav GPS Navigator 1 Enable Location settings and turn on Use GPS satellites Se...

Page 186: ...ur current location 1 Press and tap TeleNav GPS 2 Tap and say a command or Tap Drive To and select one of the following Set Up Home establishes this address as your home address or base from which to start or return My Favorites displays a list of destinations marked as your favorites Select a destination in which to navigate Recent Places displays a list or recently navigated places Select a loca...

Page 187: ...ategory The Galaxy Prevail can also cross reference your current location with local business and points of interest such as Grocery Stores Gas Stations Wi Fi Hotspots Malls Hospitals etc 1 Press and tap Drive To and enter the business category in the search field or Tap and speak the business category food gas lodging movie or 2 Tap Places and tap a category Creating My Favorites Locations Once y...

Page 188: ...r My Favorites list TocreateaMyFavoriteslocationfrom a Recent Place 1 Press and tap Drive To My Favorites 2 Press the New icon lower right corner 3 Tap Recent Places select the recent place to add as a favorite location 4 Enter a Label for this location then tap Save Synchronizing Locations with TeleNav Maps You can synchronize your Recent Places location with your TeleNav Maps for future use 1 Pr...

Page 189: ...oint A to Point B The default is Always use fastest Map Color allows you to alter the appearance of the onscreen map Auto Daytime or Night time Avoid allows you to setup obstacles that should be avoided when determining travel routes HOV Lanes Tolls and Traffic Delays Tap Done to set these parameters Map Style allows you to select a map style 3D Moving Maps or 2D Moving Maps Backlight allows you t...

Page 190: ...dress stored for a selected Contacts entry Starred Places to obtain directions to locations that have been starred within Google Maps maps google com Poynt Poynt is an all in one utility tool that uses your location to connect you to local businesses retailers and events while you re on the go 1 Press and tap Location security 2 Tap Use GPS satellites A checkmark indicates activation This enables ...

Page 191: ...S Navigation 6 Touch and rotate the Poynt icons until the category you wish to seach for displays then tap the category icon and begin using Poynt Note In landscape mode just tap an icon category to begin 01 DE 2134153 67 89 7 ...

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Page 194: ...ttom portion of your phone where the internal antenna is located while using the phone Speak directly into the mouthpiece Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills If your phone does get wet immediately turn the power off and remove the battery Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extended periods of time such as on the dashboard of a car Although your phone is ...

Page 195: ...nals However RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems or entertainment systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals Also check with the manufactur...

Page 196: ...e phone or make calls that increase your Boost invoice Please Note the Following Information When Using Your Handset 1 WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY The display on your handset is made of glass or acrylic and could break if your handset is dropped or if it receives significant impact Do not use if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you 2 WARRANTY DISCLAIMER PROPER USE OF A TOUCH...

Page 197: ... T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing Boost s telecoil T Switch or Telephone Switch than unrated phones T4 is the better higher of the two ratings Note that not all hearing Boosts have telecoils in them Hearing aid Boosts may also be measured for immunity to interference noise from wireless phones and should have ratings similar to phones Ask your hearing ...

Page 198: ...attery s performance Recently there have been some public reports of wireless phone batteries overheating catching fire or exploding It appears that many if not all of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive aftermarket brand batteries with unknown or questionable manufacturing standards Boost Mobile is not aware of similar problems with Boost Mobile phones resulting from the proper use o...

Page 199: ...ards Institute ANSI joined in updating ANSI s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals More than 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of research In 1993 the Federal Communications Commission FCC adopted this updated standard in a reg...

Page 200: ...g Galaxy Prevail are PCS mode Part 24 Head 0 84 W Kg Body 0 56 W Kg FCC RadioFrequencyEmission This phone meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines FCC ID number A3LSPHM820 More information on the phone s SAR can be found from the following FCC website http www fcc gov oet ea FCC Notice This Boost complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1...

Page 201: ...er Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Owner s Record The model regulatory and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the space provided below This is helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in...

Page 202: ...rom accident misuse abnormal use abnormal conditions improper storage exposure to moisture or dampness neglect unusual physical electrical or electromechanical stress or defects in appearance cosmetic decorative or structural items including framing and any non operative parts unless caused by SAMSUNG b defects or damage resulting from excessive force when pressing on a touch screen c equipment th...

Page 203: ...f Product and the sellers name and address To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product call Samsung Customer Care at 1 888 987 4357 Upon receipt SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product SAMSUNG may at SAMSUNG s sole option use rebuilt reconditioned or new parts or components when repairing any Product or replace Product with a rebuilt reconditioned or new Product Repa...

Page 204: ...OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PUR...

Page 205: ... This End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd for software owned by Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and its affiliated companies and its third party suppliers and licensors that accompanies this EULA which includes computer software and may include associated media printed materials online or electronic docu...

Page 206: ...re unless we provide other terms along with such upgrade To use Software identified as an upgrade you must first be licensed for the Software identified by Samsung as eligible for the upgrade After upgrading you may no longer use the Software that formed the basis for your upgrade eligibility 6 SOFTWARE TRANSFER You may not transfer this EULA or the rights to the Software granted herein to any thi...

Page 207: ... OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON APPLICABLE STATUTORY RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER SO THESE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 10 EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY ...

Page 208: ...es of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board The award of arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties 14 ENTIRE AGREEMENT SEVERABILITY This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered...

Page 209: ...hardson Texas 75082 Phone 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 Phone 1 888 987 HELP 4357 2011 Samsung Telecommunications America All rights reserved No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval Specifications and availability subject to change without notice Important If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric dialpad dial the numbers listed in brackets 01 ED 2134153 ...

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Page 211: ...01 Alarm Clock create an alarm 101 Android Development activate Stay awake 73 Allow mock locations 73 USB debugging 73 Android Keyboard ABC mode 37 entering numbers and symbols 38 overview 36 selecting a text mode 36 Android Market accessing 163 Animation setting for pop ups 63 Answering Calls 46 Application icons 26 Applications information and icons 26 Applications Tab using 25 Assigning song as...

Page 212: ... 99 viewing the current day 100 Call how to answer 46 how to end 47 settings 58 Call Forwarding activating 142 deactivating 142 Call Log edit number before call 85 erasing the 85 making a call from 84 options 82 removing an entry from 85 saving a number from 84 viewing 81 viewing notifications 82 Call Settings 58 plus code dialing 58 turning on TTY 58 Calling in Lock mode 69 Calling Options access...

Page 213: ...il adding an account 75 settings 76 synchronizing 75 Creating a Google Account 43 shortcuts 29 Credential Storage clear storage 69 set password 69 Customizing the Home Screen 29 D Data Connection status and indicators 144 Data Services getting started 143 Password 6 updating your user name 144 user name information 143 Data Synchronization Settings 74 Date and Time settings 64 DDTM how to activate...

Page 214: ...d keyboard 36 using the application tab 25 using the Notifications panel 35 Device Function Keys back key 19 home key 19 menu key 18 search key 19 Device Information viewing 78 Device Memory viewing available memory 70 Device Name activating 56 Device Updates Android OS 78 update firmware 78 update PRL 78 update profile 78 Dialing from Favorites 52 from the Contacts List 51 Dialing Options 46 Disp...

Page 215: ...adding a favorite 94 assigning 52 making a call from 52 File Viewer accessing 101 opening files in 101 Filter listing application processes 71 Finding a Phone Number 51 Firmware Update backing up data prior to 104 before you begin 104 Folders creating 32 managing 32 Function keys 18 G Games playing SCVNGR 169 using preloaded games 169 Gmail 154 accessing messages 156 composing 155 creating a signa...

Page 216: ...ellites using for location 170 GPS Services tips 170 H Home Screen customizing 29 Home screen overview 22 Hookt launching the application 165 I In Call options 48 Installing a Google application 163 International Calls making 53 International Dialing changing the current prefix 58 K Keyboard Android 36 Swype 41 L Language settings 64 Language Settings 64 Location sync GPS satellites 65 use wireles...

Page 217: ...om the 113 write protection information 113 microSD Card inserting 112 removing the 111 Microsoft Exchange Email opening a message 163 setting up an account 162 Missed Call notification 47 Missed Call Notification 47 Mobile Networks settings 57 Mock Locations allowing for development 73 Music Player accessing 167 creating a playlist 168 My Files information 101 opening files in file viewer 101 vie...

Page 218: ...ng 164 viewing account information 164 Recently Used Applications accessing 32 Removing widgets 31 Resetting the phone 79 Restore factory data settings 79 Ringtone assigning a song as 168 Ringtone Types 61 seleting notification ringtones 61 seleting voice call ringtones 61 Ringtones selecting for notifications 61 selecting for voice calls 61 Running Services stop service 72 S Saving a Number from ...

Page 219: ...our Device 2 Settings accessibility 77 assign default OS language 64 Bluetooth 56 calendar 96 DTMF tones 59 Email 161 mobile network 57 North American dialing 58 text to speech 109 turning off TTY 58 turning on TTY 58 USB connection 57 Virtual Private Network VPN 57 voice recognizer 109 Wi Fi 55 153 Shortcuts adding using the Add to Home screen 30 creating 29 removing 31 Silent Mode how to activat...

Page 220: ... an address 175 getting driving directions 166 saving favorite locations 175 synchronizing locations with maps 176 using 165 TeleNav GPS Navigator getting started with 173 how to use 173 Text Input Mode selecting in Swype 40 Text Mode selecting using Android keyboard 36 Text to Speech setttings 109 ThinkFree Office activating 104 Third party Applications how to uninstall 72 TTY 58 turning on or of...

Page 221: ...nes 61 VPN Settings 57 adding a VPN 57 W Wallpaper selecting for display 63 Warranty 190 Web entering a URL 148 Go to web page 146 navigation 145 pinching and zooming 145 scrolling through sites 145 selecting onscreen items or links 145 view previous page 146 Web Connection initiating a 144 Widgets adding and removing 31 Wi Fi activating 55 activating the device name 56 adding a network 56 connect...

Page 222: ...210 Index Wireless Networks using for location and security 170 WPS Button Connection 55 WPS Connection how to use 55 Y YouTube launching the application 168 01 2134153 67 89 7 ...

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