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Summary of Contents for Galaxy S 6 edge

Page 1: ...User Guide UG template version 15a Sprint Samsung SM G925P UM Eng 032615 R6 ...

Page 2: ...Your 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 17 Capture Screenshots 17 Edge Screen 18 Edge Screen Notification Options 18 Other Edge Screen Features 25 Applications 29 Launch Applications 29 Apps List 30 Phone Number 35 Airplane Mode 37 Enter Text 38 Samsung Keybo...

Page 3: ...ne Interface 67 Home Screen Basics 67 Home Screen Layout 67 Extended Home Screens 69 Status Bar 70 Notification Panel 72 S Finder 75 Quick Connect 76 Customize the Home Screen 77 Change the Wallpaper 77 Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen 79 Add Widgets to the Home Screen 80 Add Folders to the Home Screen 81 Phone App 82 Wi Fi Calling 82 Place and Answer Calls 83 Call Using the Phone Dialer 84 Call E...

Page 4: ...ings 110 Contacts 112 Add a Contact 112 Check Contacts 117 Contacts Screen Layout 118 Edit a Contact 119 Delete a Contact 120 Share a Contact 122 Profile Sharing 124 Import Contacts 126 Back Up Contacts 127 Messaging and Internet 129 Text and Multimedia Messaging 129 Send a Text Message 129 Send a Multimedia Message MMS 131 Send an Enhanced Message 133 Save and Resume a Draft Message 137 New Messa...

Page 5: ... 156 Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account 160 Compose and Send Email 162 Open New Email Messages 164 Open Email Messages 165 Delete an Email Account 166 Manage Your Email Inbox 168 Exchange ActiveSync Email Features 169 Data Services General Information LTE and 3G Networks 172 Sprint Spark LTE 172 Your User Name 173 Data Connection Status and Indicators 176 Browser 176 Use the Browser 177 Add a Book...

Page 6: ...or Social Media 205 Share Videos on YouTube 206 Camera Options and Settings 208 Switch Cameras 208 Set Camera Options 208 Useful Apps and Features 211 Sprint Zone 211 Sprint Family Locator 211 Sprint Fun Games 211 Sprint TV Movies 211 Calculator 212 Calendar 214 Add an Event to the Calendar 214 View Calendar Events 217 Share Calendar Events 218 Sync Calendars 220 Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync...

Page 7: ...ut Security 239 Memo 240 Milk 241 Music 241 My Files 244 OneDrive 245 OneNote 245 Peel Smart Remote 245 S Voice 245 Video 246 Voice Recorder 247 YouTube 250 1Weather 252 Amazon 252 App Pass 252 eBay 252 Messaging Plus 252 NASCAR Mobile 2014 253 NBA Game Time 253 NextRadio 253 Scout 253 Spotify 254 Facebook 254 Uber 255 Connectivity 256 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer 256 Wi Fi 258...

Page 8: ...onal Roaming 277 Set Network Mode Options 278 Make and Receive Worldwide Calls 278 Sprint International Voicemail Service 279 Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use 280 Access Your Voicemail Internationally 280 International Data Roaming 281 International Roaming Status Messages 282 Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service 283 Settings 285 Basic Settings 285 Wi F...

Page 9: ...ations Settings 336 Application Manager 337 Default Applications 339 Calendar Settings 340 Camera Settings 341 Contacts Settings 342 Email Settings 344 Internet Settings 348 Messages Settings 349 Music Settings 351 Phone Settings 353 S Voice Settings 355 Weather Settings 357 Wallpaper 358 Themes 359 Lock Screen and Security Settings 360 Lock Screen and Security Overview 360 Screen Lock 362 Disable...

Page 10: ... 384 Backup and Reset 386 Language and Input Settings 391 Battery Settings 393 Power Saving Mode 395 Ultra Power Saving Mode 396 Storage Settings 397 Date and Time Settings 399 Help 400 Activate This Device 401 System Update 402 About Device 403 Copyright Information 405 For Assistance 406 Sprint Account Information and Help 406 Sprint Account Passwords 406 Manage Your Account 406 Sprint Support S...

Page 11: ...iption contract conditions Descriptions in the User Guide Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone 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 ...

Page 12: ... just new to your Galaxy S 6 your phone can help you learn how to use it Access Help Use the phone s Help menu to learn about your phone 1 Press to display the Home Screen 2 From home tap Apps Settings Help 3 Tap a topic to view its contents or tap SEARCH to search for a topic ...

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

Page 14: ...he following illustration outlines your phone s primary external features and buttons Part 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 came...

Page 15: ...ophones one on the top and one on the bottom Power key Turn the phone or screen on or off or switch your phone to silent mode vibration mode or airplane mode Proximity and Light Sensor Detect when objects are close to the screen For example when you hold the phone to your ear while on a phone call the sensor temporarily locks the screen to prevent accidental screen touches Recents key Access recen...

Page 16: ...once every six months before storing or leaving unused for a long period Charge Using the AC Adapter For fastest charging times use the Adaptive Fast Charging charger that came with your phone This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that have Adaptive Fast Charging 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB charger accessory port on the bottom of your phone 2 Plug the other end...

Page 17: ... cable into the USB charger accessory port on the bottom of your phone 2 Insert the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer 3 After charging remove the USB cable from both the 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 Press and hold the Power key Your phone will power on Depending on the...

Page 18: ...artup screens See Complete the Setup Screens for details If your phone is not yet activated see Activate Your Phone for more information Turn Your Phone Off 1 Press and hold the Power key to open the phone options menu 2 Tap 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 ...

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: ...u 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 Notifica...

Page 22: ...tically When you turn the phone on for the first time you should see a Hands Free Activation screen which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen Follow the onscreen instructions to continue If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number on your account you re swapping phones you can activate on your computer online or d...

Page 23: ...the Welcome screen choose options and then tap to begin setup Language Choose the default language for your phone s operation Accessibility Configure settings to access settings to improve the accessibility of your phone s features if you are visually impaired or hard of hearing 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup for each topic Tap NEXT or the right arrow to move through the step...

Page 24: ...e Location and Communication options 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 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 Set wake up command Enable S Voice to easily wake up your device open apps mak...

Page 25: ...ps List Most of your phone s operations originate from 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 Tap the Back key to return ...

Page 26: ...cents key Tap Recents to view a list of recently used applications Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone s settings and options through the Settings menu From home tap Apps Settings or Drag the Notification Panel down and tap Settings The Settings menu displays For more information see Settings ...

Page 27: ... to see the Screen rotation option If the Screen rotation option is not available tap Edit to display the full options list Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation Capture Screenshots You can use your phone s Power and Home keys to capture screenshots 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 b...

Page 28: ...ds and timekeeping Edge Screen Notification Options You can configure which notifications appear on the Edge screen Edge lighting options and priority contacts Edge lighting and Quick reply are features that activate when your phone is turned over display side down Edge Lighting Edge lighting illuminates the Edge screen when a notification is received If People edge is also on the color of the ind...

Page 29: ...Basic Operations 19 To turn on Edge lighting 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Edge screen Edge lighting 2 Tap the ON OFF switch to turn on the feature ...

Page 30: ...phone call with a text message by placing your finger on the heart rate sensor for two seconds The call is rejected and a preset message is sent to the caller To turn on and configure Quick reply 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Edge screen Edge lighting 2 Tap Quick reply ...

Page 31: ...Basic Operations 21 3 Tap the ON OFF switch to enable Quick reply 4 Tap the message to edit the text reply 5 When finished tap the Back key to save changes ...

Page 32: ...People edge allows you to set important contacts for custom notifications on the Edge screen 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Edge screen People edge or Swipe the People edge tab to the center of the screen and then tap Settings ...

Page 33: ...list Tap Add contact to add a person from your Contacts list Notifications from that person appear in the color assigned Tap EDIT to rearrange the order contacts appear on the screen or to remove contacts 4 Tap Alert when picking up to enable or disable alerts from your My people contacts when you pick up your phone ...

Page 34: ...of notifications appear on the Edge screen 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Edge screen Select notifications 2 Tap the ON OFF switch next to each notification type to activate or deactivate alerts on the Edge screen 3 When finished tap the Back key to save changes ...

Page 35: ...ide of the screen Information Stream The Information stream feature lets you select news and information feeds to display on the Edge screen To view the Information stream When the main screen is turned off quickly swipe your finger along the Edge screen in one direction and then back in the opposite direction To configure the Information stream 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Edge screen I...

Page 36: ...wipe to the right and tap the Download feeds bar To change the order of the feeds tap REORDER and drag the selected feeds into the order you prefer 4 Tap Edge screen timeout to configure how long the Edge screen stays on when activated 5 Tap Weather to configure weather settings as well as select which screens and apps that weather information appears on Note To edit or view information streams yo...

Page 37: ...able for a maximum of 12 hours 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Edge screen Night clock 2 Tap the ON OFF switch to activate the Night clock feature Tap the numbers on the Start time clock to set the time for the Night clock to activate Tap the numbers on the End time clock to set the time for the Night clock to deactivate ...

Page 38: ...tion You can select either the left or right side of the display for the Edge screen 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Edge screen Edge screen position 2 Tap either Right side or Left side to set which side the Edge screen appears on 3 When finished tap the Back key to save changes ...

Page 39: ...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 The apps list opens 2 Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application The application opens ...

Page 40: ...sing the front and rear cameras Chrome Browse the Internet using Google s Chrome Web browser Located in the Google folder in the apps list Clock Set alarms view time in time zones around the world use a stopwatch set a timer and use your phone as a desk clock Contacts Store and manage contacts from a variety of sources including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contact...

Page 41: ...h everyone in your Circles or use Instant Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your own private album on Google Located in the Google folder in the apps list Hancom Office 2014 Hancom Office 2014 includes a word processor program Hanword a spreadsheet program Hancell and a presentation program Hanshow In addition to opening editing and saving MS Office documents Hancom Office 2014 s...

Page 42: ...ingtones for incoming calls or as alarm tones My Files Manage your sounds images videos Bluetooth files Android files and other data in one convenient location Located in the Samsung folder in the apps list NASCAR Mobile 2014 NASCAR MOBILE 2014 is designed to bring you what you our fans want directly to your Android device Follow NASCAR News Video Highlights and immerse yourself even further into ...

Page 43: ...vies 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 download so you can watch from anywhere even when you are not connected Located in the Google folder in the apps list Play Music Google Play Music lets you browse shop and play back songs purchased from the Google Play store app as well as songs you have ...

Page 44: ...mily plan instantly from your mobile phone tablet or computer Sprint Fun Games Download new apps and games from Sprint Sprint Music Plus Purchase download and play music ringtones and ringback tones for your phone Sprint TV Movies With Sprint TV Movies you can watch live TV and access movies and other on demand entertainment on the go Sprint Worldwide Access information about Sprint Worldwide inte...

Page 45: ...website on which users can upload and share videos The site is used to display a wide variety of user generated video content including movie clips TV clips and music videos as well as video content such as video blogging informational shorts and other original videos Located in the Google folder in the apps list Note Available apps are subject to change Phone Number Follow the instructions below ...

Page 46: ...Basic Operations 36 2 Tap About device 3 Tap Status You will see the number listed under My phone number ...

Page 47: ...options menu 2 Tap Airplane mode TURN ON to turn Airplane mode on Your phone is now in airplane mode An airplane mode icon displays on the Status Bar Tip You can also access Airplane mode through the Notification Panel Drag the Status Bar down to reveal the Notification Panel slide the Quick settings buttons to the left and then tap Airplane mode to turn Airplane mode on To turn off airplane mode ...

Page 48: ...reen Samsung keyboard for entering text The keyboard appears automatically onscreen when you tap a text entry field and can be used in either portrait or landscape mode You can also use the Google Voice typing option to enter text using your voice see Google Voice Typing for details The Samsung keyboard offers a traditional QWERTY keyboard setup for entering text by tapping keys like on a computer...

Page 49: ...e top of the screen to open the Notification Panel 2 Tap Select keyboard and then choose Samsung keyboard Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text Tap keys to enter text While entering text use these options If you make a mistake tap to delete incorrect characters Touch and hold to delete a whole word or field Tap to change the case of the text the arrow will turn blue Tap twice to switch to all capital...

Page 50: ...l reappear Note You can assign a new language to Google voice typing Tap 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 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 easie...

Page 51: ...Google Account ID or password Create a 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 ...

Page 52: ...Basic Operations 42 Create a Google Account Using Your Phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts 2 Tap Add account ...

Page 53: ...Basic Operations 43 3 Tap Google OR CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT 4 Enter your First name and Last name and then tap NEXT ...

Page 54: ...Basic Operations 44 5 Enter a desired Username and then tap NEXT 6 When prompted enter and re type a password Then tap NEXT ...

Page 55: ...econdary email address Enter a second Gmail address or any other 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 Polic...

Page 56: ...Basic Operations 46 9 Your phone connects with the Google servers and displays your account information Tap NEXT 10 Configure your Google data backup and communication and then tap NEXT ...

Page 57: ...ons 47 11 If desired you can set up payment options for purchases through the Google Play store and then tap NEXT You are signed in to your new Google Account Your Google account is listed in Apps Settings Accounts ...

Page 58: ... 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 2 Tap Add account ...

Page 59: ...Basic Operations 49 3 Tap Google 4 Tap Enter your email enter your Gmail address and then tap NEXT ...

Page 60: ...Basic Operations 50 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 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...rowse through the categories APPS GAMES MOVIES TV MUSIC BOOKS or NEWSSTAND find an item you are interested in and tap the name Browse through featured apps Scroll through the list of featured apps when you open Google Play Search for an app Tap on the Google Play home screen 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 64: ... this screen you are responsible for the results of using this item on your phone Purchasing Applications 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 is not charged and the app is ...

Page 65: ...ions 55 Update an App Depending on your settings many apps will update automatically or you can update apps directly from the Play store app Update an App Directly 1 From home tap Apps Play Store 2 Tap Menu My apps ...

Page 66: ...Basic Operations 56 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 67: ... Menu My apps 3 Tap the app you want to set for auto update and then 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 ...

Page 68: ...Basic Operations 58 Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play 1 From home tap Apps Play Store 2 Tap Menu My apps ...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...bout Google Play 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 the Lock screen ...

Page 71: ...en 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 The screen is unlocked If you have set up a screen lock you will be prompted to draw a pattern enter a password or PIN or scan your fingerprin...

Page 72: ...nnot 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 back up all critical information before updating your phone firmware Back Up All Data Prior to...

Page 73: ... Update now option to update your phone s software 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 in notifications 2 Drag the Status Bar down 3 Tap to open the System Updates screen 4 Tap Do...

Page 74: ...Basic Operations 64 Confirm Your Current Phone Software 1 From home tap Apps Settings About device 2 Locate the Software version read only field ...

Page 75: ...one online you must then update the user name on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings System update Update Profile 2 Follow the onscreen instructions The phone will download and install the profile update and you will see a confirmation when complete Note If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly use this feature to reconnect with the network ...

Page 76: ...ou to download and update the PRL preferred roaming list automatically 1 From home tap Apps Settings System update Update PRL 2 Follow the onscreen instructions The phone will download and install the PRL update and you will see a confirmation when complete ...

Page 77: ... 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 78: ...plication shortcuts that appear in the same location on all of your phone s Home screens These are customizable except for the Applications Apps shortcut which remains static Status Area The status area of the Status Bar on the right displays 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 disp...

Page 79: ...tended screen Swipe left or right to go to an extended Home screen While on an extended screen press the Home key to return to the main Home screen Add Home Screens If you want to set up more shortcuts or widgets than you have space for you can add more home screens 1 Touch and hold an empty area on a Home screen 2 Scroll through the thumbnail screens to the right until you see a blank screen with...

Page 80: ...tion on the right side and notification alerts on the left To view the Notification Panel or access the quick settings menu tap the Status Bar and drag it down Status Bar Layout Main Notification Icons Icon Notification Missed call Call on hold New voicemail New email New Gmail New text or MMS message New Hangout message ...

Page 81: ...ction Alarm Warning Update available Update downloading Update successful Keyboard active More notifications available drag down to view Main Status Icons Icon Status Bluetooth active GPS active Wi Fi active Downloading Mute mode Vibrate mode Speakerphone active Network full signal ...

Page 82: ...rplane mode Sync active Battery charging Battery full charge Notification Panel Drag the Status Bar down to open the Notification Panel From there you can check notifications download updates open messaging apps use the quick settings menu and more Open the Notification Panel Drag the Status Bar down Slide your finger down from the top of the screen The Notification Panel opens To check notificati...

Page 83: ...ications settings and the quick settings menu Notification Panel Quick Settings The Quick Settings list at the top of the Notification Panel lets you quickly access frequently 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 scr...

Page 84: ...Buttons list There will additional buttons shown in the Available Buttons list These are not currently active in the quick settings panel 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...

Page 85: ...ps contacts messages email files settings and more 1 Open the Notification Panel by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen The Notification Panel opens 2 Tap S Finder 3 Tap the Search field and enter search criteria 4 Tap an item to view or launch ...

Page 86: ...een The Notification Panel opens 2 Tap Quick connect and set your device visibility Always visible Your device will always be visible to other devices 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...

Page 87: ...ation Deleting Widgets and Icons From home touch and hold an item and then drag it to Remove 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 Y...

Page 88: ...allpaper Home screen Set the background wallpaper for your Home screen Lock screen Set the wallpaper for your phone s Lock screen Home and 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 ...

Page 89: ...ccess to favorite apps from the Home screen 1 From home tap Apps The Apps list opens 2 Touch and hold an app icon The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your Home screens 3 Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the Home screens The shortcut is added to the Home screen ...

Page 90: ...creen 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 space and then tap Widgets 2 Touch and hold a widget icon The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your Home screens 3 Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the Home screens The widget is added to...

Page 91: ... new folder is created 3 To add more app shortcuts to the folder touch and hold a shortcut and drag it on top of the 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 Yo...

Page 92: ...voicemail set up and manage contacts and more 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 Wi Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor cellular reception 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings ...

Page 93: ...options Adjust In Call Volume Adjusting Call Volume Press the Volume key up 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 ch...

Page 94: ...From home tap Phone to display the phone screen The phone app opens If necessary tap to display the keypad 2 Tap the number keys on the keypad to enter the phone number 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 ...

Page 95: ...2 Are you in an area with poor wireless coverage Try calling again from another area Call Emergency Numbers You can place 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 a...

Page 96: ...o satellite signals it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location Important Always report your location to the 9 1 1 operator when placing an emergency call Some designated emergency call takers known as Public Safety Answering Points PSAPs may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone Answer Phone Calls The following information l...

Page 97: ...er an Incoming Call 1 When a call arrives drag to the right to answer it The call begins 2 To end the call tap The call ends Mute the Ringing Sound To mute the ringer without rejecting the call press the Volume key down ...

Page 98: ... The ringtone or vibration will stop and call will be sent directly to voicemail Reject a Call and Send a Text Message You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller 1 When a call arrives drag REJECT CALL WITH MESSAGE up from the bottom of the screen ...

Page 99: ...all After the second call is placed tap Merge to join the two calls conference Extra volume Increase the current volume of the call Bluetooth Route the phone s audio through a connected Bluetooth headset On or through the speaker Off When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset the current call area shows the Bluetooth icon Note The Bluetooth button is activated to show the current call is route...

Page 100: ...tional In Call Options Tap MORE to display additional in call options Contacts Display your Contacts list Message Send a text or multimedia message while remaining on the call Memo Create a new memo while remaining on the call Calendar 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 View contac...

Page 101: ...l Logs Make calls quickly using Contacts and Call Logs Place a Call from Contacts You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list 1 From home tap Phone 2 Tap CONTACTS to display the Contacts list The Contacts list appears ...

Page 102: ...ant to call The phone dials the number The call begins when the other party 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 ...

Page 103: ...pp 93 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 2 Tap LOG to display the call logs list The call logs list appears ...

Page 104: ...call The phone dials the number The call begins when the other party answers For additional options 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 ...

Page 105: ...p You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated Always use a password to protect against unauthorized 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 ...

Page 106: ...can find exactly 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 Visu...

Page 107: ...oduction screens to view a brief explanation of the visual voicemail services 3 At the end of the welcome screens a Personalize your voicemail prompt displays You ll see a Personalize your voicemail prompt 4 Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to Create a password part of standard voicemail Record your name announcement Record your greeting ...

Page 108: ...ainst unauthorized access Without a password anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review 1 From home tap Apps Voicemail You will see the voicemail inbox 2 Tap a message and then tap Play to review it ...

Page 109: ...e 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 1 Listen to the current voicemail message 2 Swipe your finger left or right to display the next or previous message You can navigate through voicemail messages as frequently as you d like You can even move to the next or previous mess...

Page 110: ...messages Select multiple Perform an action on multiple messages Compose Avatar message Send an animated voice message to friends You can also compose an Avatar message by tapping More options Access Search Settings and Help features 3 Tap a message to review it The following options are available while listening to voicemail messages Call Dial the number the message came from Share Send the messag...

Page 111: ...sages Archive Save this message Mark as Read Mark this voicemail as being read Mark as Unread Mark this voicemail as not being read Note Not all options are available for all messages Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications pictures greetings and more 1 From home tap Apps Voicemail ...

Page 112: ...play Change your voicemail message theme and enter a name to identify yourself to people when replying or forwarding messages Help View help topics for using Visual Voicemail Preferences Change your Visual Voicemail application preferences Sound Change your sound speakerphone options Updates Check for updates About Voicemail View information about the application ...

Page 113: ...g 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 messages ...

Page 114: ...ify you to recipients of your voice messages 4 Tap OK to save your information 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 home tap Phone to display the phone screen The phone app opens If necessary tap to display the keypad ...

Page 115: ... When you are on a call Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps 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 Slide to the right This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call To switch back to the first caller Tap Swap ...

Page 116: ... 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 This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number ...

Page 117: ...erge 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 118: ...te You are charged a higher 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 for...

Page 119: ...Phone App 109 To deactivate Call Forwarding 1 From home tap Phone The phone app opens If necessary tap to display the keypad 2 Tap 3 Tap You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation ...

Page 120: ...ngs menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application Access Call Settings From home tap Apps Settings Applications Phone or From home tap Phone MORE Settings The Call settings menu displays ...

Page 121: ...evice is connected Call alerts Vibrate or play tones when calls are answered or end Alarms and notifications can be turned off during calls Ringtones and keypad tones Select or create your default ringtone set the phone to vibrate when ringing and play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped More settings TTY mode Enable service on your phone Hearing aids Improve the sound quality of your phone w...

Page 122: ...Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery 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 Add a Contact You can add contacts from the Contacts application Enter detai...

Page 123: ...your Google Account these will be synced automatically with your Google Account online If you have multiple Google Accounts set up you will need to pick a specific account Select Samsung account to sync your contacts automatically with your Samsung account Select Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to sync your contacts automatically with your Microsoft Exchange account Note If you do not see the Save c...

Page 124: ...n the contact to one or more contact groups Ringtone Select a specific ringtone for this contact ADD ANOTHER FIELD Add additional information such as Address Notes Nickname Relationship etc Note To select a type label for a phone number email address or address such as Mobile Home Work etc tap the type to the right of the field and select the appropriate type Note To add more phone numbers email a...

Page 125: ...ng 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 126: ...ew contact tap Create contact To add the number to an existing contact tap Update existing For an existing contact tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number For a new contact enter the name and any additional information 4 Tap SAVE The contact is added ...

Page 127: ... 117 Check Contacts View a contact s details by displaying a contact entry 1 From home tap Apps Contacts You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap a contact to view its details The contact s detailed listing appears ...

Page 128: ...your Contacts app layout and describes the various features Item Description Add new contact Add a new contact Contact Tap to show the contact s details GROUPS Show contact groups Image Tap to show the contact s details MORE Access additional options Search Search contacts ...

Page 129: ...mation in the entry assign a caller ID picture customize with a unique ringtone and more 1 From home tap Apps Contacts 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 130: ... or edit the information 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 ...

Page 131: ...1 2 Tap a contact to view its details The contact s detailed listing appears 3 Tap MORE Delete DELETE The contact is deleted Tip You can also touch and hold the contact from the Contacts list and tap DELETE DELETE ...

Page 132: ... can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth email Gmail or text messaging 1 From home tap Apps Contacts You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap a contact to display it and then tap MORE Share name card You will see list of sharing methods ...

Page 133: ...the information as a Gmail attachment See Create and Send a Gmail Message Messages to send the information in a text message See Send a Multimedia Message MMS OneDrive Save the information to your OneDrive account Add to OneNote Save the information to your OneNote account Quick connect Send the information to a nearby device Simple sharing Share files up to 1 GB using Contacts Wi Fi Direct to sen...

Page 134: ...tion with your contacts You can select which contacts you want to share it with as well as select additional information you want to share 1 From home tap Apps Contacts You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap your profile under My profile Your profile displays ...

Page 135: ... contacts Shared profile info In addition to your name status and profile picture you can share your email organization address and date of birth 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 and tap AG...

Page 136: ...oad 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 137: ... the import The contacts are 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 ...

Page 138: ...p 128 2 Tap MORE Settings Import Export You will see the Import Export contacts menu 3 Tap EXPORT 4 Select an export location 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the export The contacts are exported ...

Page 139: ...ging SMS you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging 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 Me...

Page 140: ...mbers from your Contacts list are displayed Tap a match to enter that number or address directly Tap Recipients 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 subject line by tapping MOR...

Page 141: ...ectly in the Enter recipient field If you are sending the message to several phone numbers separate the phone numbers with a comma As you enter information any matching phone numbers from your Contacts list are displayed Tap a match to enter that number or address directly Tap the icon and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message You can also select contact groups as recipient...

Page 142: ... or voice recording Record audio Make a voice recording and attach it See Voice Recorder Memo Attach a memo See Memo Calendar Select the calendar event you want to attach See Calendar 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 Contacts Select a contact from your phone and then select which contact information you want...

Page 143: ...ide Preview your slideshow Tap MORE Message options Preview For more options tap MORE Message options and select an option 4 When you have finished composing the multimedia message tap Send 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 automati...

Page 144: ...ssaging 4 Set options Image resize Set the standard size of images sent with Enhanced messages Registered information View and set the registered information for your phone number Note The first time you turn on Enhanced messaging you may be prompted to agree to the Enhanced features Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Review the terms and tap AGREE to continue ...

Page 145: ...pens 3 Fill in one or more recipients You can Enter phone numbers directly in the Enter recipient field If you are sending the message to several phone numbers separate the phone numbers with a comma As you enter information any matching phone numbers from your Contacts list are displayed Tap a match to enter that number or address directly ...

Page 146: ...the Enter message field and then start composing your message 5 Tap and select from the following file attachments Audio Select Record audio to make a voice recording and attach it or Audio to attach a stored music file or voice recording Calendar Select the calendar event you want to attach See Calendar Contacts Select a contact from your phone and then select which contact information you want t...

Page 147: ... Memo My Files Attach a file up to 1 GB Video Select Record video to capture a video and attach it or Video to attach a stored video 6 To make changes to or remove your attachment touch and hold the item 7 When done tap to send the enhanced message Save and Resume a Draft Message While composing a text or multimedia message tap Back to automatically save your message as a draft Your message will d...

Page 148: ...t to and received from a contact or a number are grouped into conversations or message threads in the Messaging screen Text or MMS conversations let you see exchanged messages similar to a chat program with a contact on the screen Read a Text Message Do one of the following On the Messaging screen tap the text message or conversation to open and read it If you have a new message notification drag ...

Page 149: ...ar where you want to save the event For information on using Calendar see Calendar For other media like photos or videos you can choose where to save the attachment and which app to use to open it 4 To save the attachment to device memory touch and hold the attachment and then tap Save attachment Note When Auto retrieve in MMS settings is disabled only the message header is downloaded To download ...

Page 150: ...From home tap Apps Messages 2 On the Messaging screen touch and hold a conversation to delete 3 Select any additional conversations you want to delete and then tap DELETE DELETE Delete Message 1 While viewing a conversation touch and hold a message 2 Tap Delete DELETE View Contact Information from a Message When you receive a message from someone in your stored contacts you can tap the contact s p...

Page 151: ...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 your phone from receiving Gmail Create and Send a Gmail Message Use your phone to create and send Gmail messages 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The Gmail inbox opens ...

Page 152: ...Messaging and Internet 142 2 In the inbox tap Compose The Gmail composition window opens 3 Enter the message recipient s subject and message and then tap Send The Gmail message is sent ...

Page 153: ...il composition window tap More options Discard DISCARD Note To view your draft email messages in the inbox tap Menu Drafts To view your sent messages in the inbox 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 When new Gmail arrives you will see in the Status Bar 1 Drag the Status Bar down to display the...

Page 154: ...essages You can also read and reply to all your Gmail messages from the Gmail inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The Gmail inbox opens 2 Tap the message thread you want to view The message thread opens with the newest message displayed ...

Page 155: ...manage your Gmail messages with labels thread management search capabilities adding multiple Google Accounts and more Use Gmail Labels Gmail saves all mail in one box but you can add 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 ...

Page 156: ...he thread is added to the selected label 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 157: ...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 158: ... 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 159: ... or touch the thread s icon picture to add a checkmark to it and then tap Delete The thread is deleted 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 160: ...Messaging and Internet 150 2 Tap Search 3 Enter your search text and tap Search The search results appear Tap a message or thread from the list to display it ...

Page 161: ...messages from your phone s Gmail inbox 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 and then tap More options Report spam or Report phishing The selected message is reported as spam or phishing ...

Page 162: ...net 152 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 2 Tap Google ...

Page 163: ...your phone connects with the Google servers 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 Switching Between Gmail Accounts If you have more than one Gmail account set up you can switch between them in the Gmail app 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The inbox opens ...

Page 164: ...Messaging and Internet 154 2 Tap Menu 3 Tap the icon for the account you want to view from the list at the top of the menu The selected account inbox is displayed ...

Page 165: ...l types of email accounts and allows you to have multiple email accounts set up at one time Before setting up an email account make sure 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 onscreen instructions to set up your email acco...

Page 166: ...mail Account from the Email App You can add email accounts directly from the email app even if you have another email account set up 1 From home tap Apps Email The email inbox opens 2 Tap MORE Settings Add account 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the account setup The email account is added and you will begin receiving email for the account ...

Page 167: ...Messaging and Internet 157 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 2 Tap Add account Email ...

Page 168: ...ing NEXT prompts your phone to attempt a regular email setup and test the incoming and outgoing servers 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 169: ...ccount is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account Important If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database you will be asked to enter more details You should get all pertinent information for the email account such as incoming and outgoing server settings before you proceed ...

Page 170: ...IMAP account However you can also access some powerful Exchange features Important Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account contact your company s Exchange Server administrator for required account settings information 1 From Home tap Apps Settings Accounts Add account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 2 Enter the Email address and Password for the email account and then tap MANUAL SE...

Page 171: ...r remote email address Obtain this information from your company network administrator Use secure connection SSL Tap to place a checkmark in the box if your system requires SSL encryption Use client certificate Tap to place a checkmark in the box if your system requires certification 4 Tap NEXT and follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account 5 Enter an account name and a displ...

Page 172: ...ideos or documents to your email messages 1 From home tap Apps Email The email inbox opens If you want to switch to a different email account tap the account name at the top of the screen and select another account 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 ...

Page 173: ...Messaging and Internet 163 2 Tap Compose The email composition window opens 3 Enter the message recipient s subject and message 4 Tap SEND The email message is sent ...

Page 174: ...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 email message opens If you have two or more new email messages tapping the notification opens the email inbox Tap a message to open it ...

Page 175: ...eading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer 1 From home tap Apps Email The email inbox opens 2 Tap the message you want to view The 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 ...

Page 176: ...en reading an email tap Delete DELETE Replying to Email Messages With an email message open tap Reply or Reply all compose your reply message and tap SEND 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 ...

Page 177: ...Messaging and Internet 167 2 Tap MORE Settings 3 Tap the account name and then tap REMOVE REMOVE The account is deleted from your phone ...

Page 178: ...erent inbox or tap Combined view to see all your email inboxes at once Filter Email Messages 1 On the email account inbox tap MORE Sort by 2 Select options for filtering email messages Delete Email Messages 1 On the email account inbox touch and hold the message you want to delete Tap additional emails to delete 2 Tap DELETE Priority Senders Messages from priority senders automatically display at ...

Page 179: ... tab to select additional contacts 4 Tap DONE To view only emails from priority senders 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 180: ...ns The following options are available Sync account Keep the account synchronized on your phone Account name Change the account name Always Cc Bcc myself Send a copy of each email you send to yourself Signature Enable and configure your signature for each email you send Show images Show all images in emails ...

Page 181: ...ssage right from your phone Folder sync settings Select which email folders to sync with the server Period to sync Calendar Set the time period for syncing your calendar with the server Empty server trash Delete the content of the trash folder on the server In case of sync conflict Select whether the device or the server has priority during a sync conflict Sync Contacts Sync your Contacts with you...

Page 182: ...ime to process your data usage request Sprint Spark LTE The Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps To connect your phone to Sprint Spark you need to be in an area covered by the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network For more information about the availability of Sprint Spark...

Page 183: ...e which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to it Your User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service you re automatically assigned a user name which is typically based on your name and a number followed by sprintpcs com For example the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003 sprintpcs com as his user name When you use data ...

Page 184: ...g and Internet 174 Find Your User Name You can find your user name through your phone s device menu 1 From home tap Apps Settings About device 2 Tap Status You will see your user name under the Username heading ...

Page 185: ...ose 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 2 Tap Update profile Your phone will download and install the profile update ...

Page 186: ...ferring or receiving data Browser Your phone s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go using 3G 4G or Wi Fi data connections SSL TLS SSL Secure Sockets Layer and TLS Transport Layer Security are protocols for encrypting sent received data While in a screen connected by SSL TLS data is encrypted to safely send receive private information credit card numbe...

Page 187: ...The first time you launch Internet you may be prompted to enter your 10 digit wireless phone number to access the Sprint Mobile home page You can also launch the browser by tapping a URL in a text message email message or Gmail message Tip To change the phone s default launch page to your current page tap MORE Settings Homepage Current page ...

Page 188: ...g 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 The add bookmark window opens 3 Check or change the bookmark title URL etc and then tap SAVE The Web page is added to bookmarks ...

Page 189: ...uch and hold a bookmark tap MORE Edit edit the bookmark and then tap SAVE 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 ...

Page 190: ...Messaging and Internet 180 2 Tap Bookmarks The bookmark window opens 3 Tap the History tab and then tap an entry The Web page opens ...

Page 191: ...ab Use tabs to switch between websites quickly and easily 1 From home tap Apps Internet The browser opens 2 Tap Tabs The window opens 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 ...

Page 192: ...re settings for messaging See Internet Settings Chrome Browser In addition to the default Internet Web browser your phone supports the Chrome mobile Web browser If you are signed in with a Google Account the Chrome browser will import all your bookmarks and other Web preferences for use on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Chrome Chrome opens ...

Page 193: ...ogle search or a Web address URL The search results appear or a Web page opens Chrome Support 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 194: ...e pictures and videos Your phone comes with a 16 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front camera that let you capture sharp pictures and videos Learn About Your Phone s Camera For an overview of your phone s camera and its features access the phone settings menu 1 From home tap Apps Camera ...

Page 195: ...ile format for videos is MPEG4 mp4 Camera Cautions If Lens Becomes Dirty Fingerprints smudges on lens prevent capturing of clear still images videos Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight Be 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 ...

Page 196: ...hone s camera 1 From home tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Aim the camera at your subject and then tap The shutter clicks and the picture is captured and saved to your phone Tip You can launch the camera from the lock screen Swipe up from the lock screen to open the camera ...

Page 197: ...delayed pictures or videos Flash Activate or deactivate the flash Toggle through flash options on auto or off rear camera only Camera Settings Opens the camera settings menu and lets you change additional camera settings See Camera Options and Settings Gallery View your picture or video in the Gallery application Record Video Begin recording video Capture Picture Take a picture Switch Between Fron...

Page 198: ...one s video camera 1 From home tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Aim the camera at your subject and then tap Record Video recording begins 3 Tap to pause recording Tap to stop recording The camera stops recording and the video is captured and saved to your phone ...

Page 199: ... 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 Auto Automatically adjusts the exposure to optimize the color and brightness of pictures In Auto mode you can take single or burst shots take burst shots by holding Capture to take multiple shots until you lift your finger ...

Page 200: ...Virtual shot Create an interactive tour of your surroundings Wide selfie Take wide angle selfie shots with the front camera to fit more people into your pictures Download Browse and download additional modes to use with Camera Read and accept the terms and then browse for new modes Note All modes may not be shown when you tap depending on your phone s setup and which camera is active front or rear...

Page 201: ...rop down list and select other views such as Albums The list of albums opens 3 Tap an album to view its contents To 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 ...

Page 202: ...RA Tap to open the camera app MORE Choose other options including Details View file details Slideshow Create a slideshow Set as contact picture Set the picture as the photo for a contact 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 ...

Page 203: ...ap the thumbnail image at the upper right corner of the screen to see the item in the review screen From there you can access options such as save view send or delete the picture or video Pictures and Videos Options while Viewing Zoom In or Out on a Picture Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom in or out on a picture Viewing Videos Use the onscreen controls to play pause or stop the vid...

Page 204: ...icture or video Edit Pictures Whether you are browsing pictures in filmstrip or grid view in the Gallery application you can tap a picture to open a selection menu and choose to delete the picture rotate or crop it and more Rotate and Save a Picture 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 Tap the picture you want to rotate ...

Page 205: ...Camera and Video 195 3 Tap Edit Rotate The picture is rotated and saved to the phone Crop a Picture 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 Tap the picture you want to crop ...

Page 206: ...irectional arrows appear drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box 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 The cropped picture is saved in the album as a copy The original picture remains unedited ...

Page 207: ...ed 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 picture you want to edit 3 Tap Edit Photo Editor Enhancement tools display ...

Page 208: ...ly rotate your picture Tone Adjust the brightness contrast saturation temperature and hue of the picture Effect Add color effects to your picture Portrait Enhance facial features of portraits Collage Create a photo collage with your pictures 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens ...

Page 209: ... 4 Tap or ADD to select additional pictures for the collage Tap pictures to select them 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 Aspect ratio Adjust the aspect ratio of the collage ...

Page 210: ...t within its 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 ...

Page 211: ...t to include 3 Tap SHARE and then on the sharing menu tap Email or Gmail Follow onscreen prompts to complete and send the message Note If you have multiple email accounts or Gmail 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 ...

Page 212: ...ugh you can send several pictures or videos in a multimedia message it may be better to just send one at a time especially if the files are large in size 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 Tap the pictures or videos you want to share To select multiple items touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select Tap all the items you want to include ...

Page 213: ...e and send the message For more information about sending multimedia messages see Send a Multimedia Message MMS Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several pictures videos or both and send them to someone s phone or your computer using Bluetooth 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens ...

Page 214: ...are 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 Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the files For more information see Bluetooth ...

Page 215: ...ites such as Facebook Google Hangouts Instagram and more Available apps will vary depending on what you have installed on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Gallery 2 Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want send 3 Select the items you want to send To select multiple items touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select Tap all the items you want to include ...

Page 216: ...nt 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 The Gallery app opens ...

Page 217: ...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 218: ...ull camera settings menu Switch Cameras Your 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 ...

Page 219: ...iew help on using the camera Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo Picture size Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality Higher resolution videos take up more memory Quick launch Open the camera by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession Reset settings Reset the camera settings Review pictures Set to show photos or videos after taking them Save as horizon...

Page 220: ...p more memory Video stabilization Activate anti shake Anti shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving Voice control Set the camera to take photos with voice commands Volume keys function Use the Volume key as the camera key the record key or as a zoom key For additional camera settings see Camera Settings ...

Page 221: ...r mobile phone tablet or computer From home tap Apps Sprint Family Locator Sprint Fun Games Download new apps and games from Sprint From home tap Apps Sprint Fun Games Sprint TV Movies With Sprint TV Movies you can watch live TV and access movies and other on demand entertainment on the go Note Coverage not available everywhere Content and lineup subject to change Select channels also available fo...

Page 222: ...a featured item in the center of the screen or select a live channel from the bottom bar Scroll up and down in a category list and then touch a clip or channel to view the program Note The first time you access a channel that requires a subscription you will be prompted to purchase access Touch Subscribe to purchase access or touch Preview to see a preview of the selected channel Calculator Your p...

Page 223: ...ys for calculations Calculation results appear 3 To use the scientific calculator make sure Screen rotation is turned on Notification Panel Screen rotation and rotate the screen to the landscape orientation Keys for the scientific calculator appear ...

Page 224: ...h your Google calendar you must sign in to a Google account on your phone See Google Account Calendar Operations View Today s Calendar From the Calendar tap Today 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 View the Next Previous Time Period Year Month Week Day view From the Calendar fli...

Page 225: ...Useful Apps and Features 215 2 Tap New The add event window opens 3 Enter an event title start date time end date time etc and then tap SAVE The event is added to your calendar ...

Page 226: ...our event You can create multiple Google Calendars only in Google Calendar on the Web After creating them in Google Calendar on the Web you ll be able to see them in the Calendar application on your phone For more information about creating and managing multiple Google Calendars visit calendar google com Select Samsung Calendar to create an event that will sync with your Samsung account Select you...

Page 227: ...ar 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 Calendar app opens 2 Tap a date and then tap an event The event details appear Tap the event to view details and edit the event ...

Page 228: ...and Features 218 Share Calendar Events Once you ve created a Calendar event you can share it with others via a variety of methods 1 From home tap Apps Calendar 2 Tap a date and then tap an event to see its details ...

Page 229: ...Useful Apps and Features 219 3 From the event details screen tap SHARE 4 Choose a Share as option Event file VCS or Text 5 Select a sharing method and follow the prompts to send the Event information ...

Page 230: ...ures 220 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 231: ...ps and Features 221 3 Select sync options by tapping the ON OFF switch next to each item The sync settings have been updated 4 To manually sync your calendars swipe down on the screen The selected calendars sync ...

Page 232: ...xchange ActiveSync account configured on the phone For information about adding an account see Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account 2 If your Exchange ActiveSync account is set for synchronization the ON OFF switch next to Sync Calendar will be ON Clock Your 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 des...

Page 233: ...Useful Apps and Features 223 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Date and time ...

Page 234: ...and time tap the ON OFF switch to turn Automatic data and time off To select a time zone tap the ON OFF switch 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 235: ...e days and repeat pattern For more options tap OPTIONS 3 When finished tap SAVE You will see the alarm icon in the Status Bar Phone at Alarm Time At the set alarm time the phone sounds the alarm and or vibrates When the alarm sounds drag to left or right to dismiss it ...

Page 236: ...ent time in multiple cities around the globe 1 From home tap Apps Clock World Clock 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 ...

Page 237: ...zero Timer The timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds 1 From home tap Apps Clock Timer 2 Tap KEYPAD and then use the keypad to set the length of the timer 3 Tap START to begin the timer Galaxy Apps Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy phone Note You must sign in to a Samsung account in order to download Galaxy Apps From home tap Apps Galaxy Apps...

Page 238: ...the All downloads album 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 From the main Gallery screen you can use these options Tap a picture or video to display it in full screen view Touch and hold thumbnails to select them indicated by a check mark Tap the drop down list in the upper left corner Time is the default view to choose another display style You can view by Albums Events Categorie...

Page 239: ...ew Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Edit Pictures and Share Pictures and Videos Google Hangouts Hangouts is Google s instant 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 ...

Page 240: ...rcle or select a contact from the list 4 Type a message or tap to start a video chat A chat window or a video chat window opens Each time text is entered the corresponding friend appears If a friend is not in a Hangout you will see a message Tap Send invitation to invite them to join the Hangout ...

Page 241: ...will be disabled For more information see Default Messaging App Settings Google Maps Use the Google Maps app to determine your location find directions browse local businesses and attractions rate and review places and more Note To use Google Maps you will need to have your phone s Location feature turned on See Location Settings for information about enabling Location on your phone View Maps of S...

Page 242: ...Useful Apps and Features 232 2 Tap in the search box to start a search 3 Enter an address city facility name etc and then tap a candidate in the results list A map of the specified location opens ...

Page 243: ...en easier With Google Play Books you can shop the world s largest selection of eBooks and read them anywhere you like From home tap Apps Google Play Books Google Play Games Google Play Games is the easiest way for you to discover new games track achievements and scores and play with friends around the world It brings all of your gaming on Google Play together in a unified Android experience From h...

Page 244: ...ing music onto your phone see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer Using Google Play Music Use the Google Play Music 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 mu...

Page 245: ...vailable Music List View current playlist or queue Music Title 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 pla...

Page 246: ...From a list displaying songs tap More options next to a song you want to add to a playlist 4 Tap Add to playlist 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 From the player view tap More option...

Page 247: ...From sports business cooking entertainment fashion and more it s all in one place From home tap Apps Google Play Newsstand Google Search Search information saved on the phone and in phone applications as well as on the Internet Use Google Search Type search terms in the Google Search bar to find information on your phone and around the globe 1 From home tap the Google search bar or tap Apps Google...

Page 248: ... the Back key Changing Search Information In the search window tap Menu Settings Phone search and select where to search Using Google Now Google Now automatically searches for information based on search keywords used your current location etc and presents search results in the search screen Google Now also informs users of scheduled events To enable Google Now in the search window tap Menu Settin...

Page 249: ... Search results appear Lookout Security Lookout Security provides mobile device specific security features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options that are unique to the mobile market Along with the antivirus and anti malware tech there s a lost and stolen phone locator service an application privacy adviser and a backup service From ho...

Page 250: ...ps and Features 240 Memo Use your phone s memo app to save text memos lists and more 1 From home tap Apps Samsung Memo The memo list appears 2 Tap and enter your memo title and text 3 Tap SAVE The memo is saved ...

Page 251: ...or information about loading music onto your phone see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer When you close the Music screen playback will continue in the background so you can listen to music while you use other features of your phone When music is playing in the background you can access playback controls from the Notification Panel Play Music 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Music The m...

Page 252: ...ose to play all songs once Choose to repeat all songs Choose to repeat the current song Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played Choose to play songs in the order they appear in the list Choose to play songs in random order 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 Tap to set the volum...

Page 253: ...list to add them to the playlist When you re done adding songs tap DONE The new playlist is saved under My playlists Tip To edit a playlist tap it from the list and then tap ADD to add more songs or tap MORE to access the Edit Rename and Settings options for the playlist Music Options and Settings 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Music 2 Tap MORE for options Available options depend on the category E...

Page 254: ...tooth files Android files and other data in one convenient location This application allows you to launch a file if the associated application is already on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Samsung My Files 2 Folders display including Recent files View recently saved files Images View image files Videos View video files Audio View audio files Documents View document files Download history View all ...

Page 255: ...START and follow the prompts to enter your ZIP code select a television or cable service provider set personalization preferences and program your television cable satellite box and more S Voice S Voice is a voice recognition application you can use to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone This is a natural language recognition application You can ask questions Is it raining in Dallas...

Page 256: ...ip 3 Tap a video to view it Use Pop Up Play Multitask with Pop Up Play by transforming your video player into a pop up window floating on the screen The video will continue to play and the pop up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen 1 From home tap Apps Video 2 Tap a video to view it 3 Tap the screen to display playback options and then tap Pop up The video will continue playing i...

Page 257: ...d by the microphones Interview The top and bottom microphones are used for two directional recording The top and bottom of the device pick up equal amounts of sound Microphones can be muted during recording and playback Voice memo Voice input is converted to text on screen The maximum recording time is five minutes 3 Use the Voice Recorder controls To start recording tap Record and speak into the ...

Page 258: ...ng Bookmark Tap to mark spots in the recording for later reference Trim Tap to open the trim tool which allows you to trim down the recorder using sliders Share a Voice Recording 1 From a Home screen 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 V...

Page 259: ...ce Recorder 2 Tap Recordings to view a list of recordings 3 Tap MORE for options Edit Tap on recordings to select them After selection you can delete rename or write the recording to a Voice Label Share Select voice recordings to share Search Search for a voice recording by file name Delete a Voice Recording 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Samsung Voice Recorder 2 Tap Recordings and then touch and h...

Page 260: ...Tube Videos You can use the YouTube app to view videos on YouTube even if you aren t signed in to a YouTube account 1 From home tap Apps YouTube The YouTube app launches 2 Search through the YouTube channels and tap a video you want to see The video plays on your phone screen Tap the screen to pause or resume play while watching ...

Page 261: ...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 2 Tap Options Uploads The Uploads menu appears 3 Tap Upload to select a video from your phone Enter a title description and tags and select a privacy setting ...

Page 262: ...ork hard every day to build a world class online shopping experience on Android the eBay app is packed full of features that make it easy to browse buy sell and manage your eBay experience whenever and wherever you are 1 From a Home screen tap Apps eBay 2 Follow the prompts to update the app and then sign in with your eBay account or register for a new account to get started Messaging Plus Messagi...

Page 263: ...buffering and cost of streaming music From home tap Apps Next Radio Note To listen to radio from your phone you must plug in either headphones or a speaker cable to the headphone jack on top of the phone To listen through the phone s speaker after plugging in headphones tap Menu Output to Speaker Scout Scout by Telenav is a daily personal navigator that helps you get where you re going It lets you...

Page 264: ...ccount or sign up for a new account from your phone Facebook Post updates read what your friends are up to upload pictures and check ins and more with on the go Facebook access Sign In to Facebook 1 From home tap Apps Facebook or From home tap Apps Settings Accounts Add accounts Facebook 2 If you have a Facebook account enter your user id and password and then tap LOG IN or To create a new Faceboo...

Page 265: ...Useful Apps and Features 255 Uber Search and find transportation service using the Uber app Request a ride and get picked up within minutes From home tap Apps Uber ...

Page 266: ...phone with any of the music apps just attach your phone to the computer and 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 ...

Page 267: ...change the option tap the notification in the Notification Panel to open the USB computer 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 d...

Page 268: ...oint or hotspot The availability and range of the Wi Fi signal depends on a number of factors including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes Turn Wi Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Use the Wireless networks setting menu to enable your phone s Wi Fi radio and connect to an available Wi Fi network 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 269: ...2 Tap Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears 3 Tap the ON OFF switch to turn Wi Fi on Wi Fi is enabled You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks To disable Wi Fi tap the ON OFF switch again ...

Page 270: ...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 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 phone ...

Page 271: ...Connectivity 261 Wi Fi Settings Use the Wi Fi settings menu to manually set your Wi Fi connection options 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears ...

Page 272: ... Fi is enabled You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks To disable Wi Fi tap the ON OFF switch again 4 Tap MORE Advanced The advanced Wi Fi settings menu appears 5 Configure your Wi Fi settings Your Wi Fi settings changes are saved ...

Page 273: ...Connectivity 263 Disconnect Wi Fi You may want to remove a connected Wi Fi network 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears ...

Page 274: ...work settings are removed After forgetting an access point you need to enter 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 ...

Page 275: ...Connectivity 265 2 Tap Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears 3 Tap the ON OFF switch to turn Wi Fi on Wi Fi is enabled You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks ...

Page 276: ...tap the device entry to connect If connected via Wi Fi you will see a confirmation Follow the onscreen instructions 6 Accept the connection on the other device The phone is connected via Wi Fi Direct If a connection is not accepted after a certain period the connection request is cancelled To stop a connection tap the device name on the Wi Fi Direct list ...

Page 277: ...connected devices depending on the transferred data Bluetooth Information Bluetooth is a technology that enables wireless connection with PCs Bluetooth devices with hands free features etc Function Description Audio output Listen to music etc wirelessly Hands free calls Call hands free using Bluetooth capable hands free devices and headsets Data exchange Exchange data with Bluetooth devices Enable...

Page 278: ...Connectivity 268 To enable Bluetooth 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Bluetooth The Bluetooth settings open ...

Page 279: ...splay the Notification Panel and then tap Bluetooth to turn 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 ...

Page 280: ...oth devices 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Bluetooth The Bluetooth settings open Nearby devices that are visible or discoverable appear in the Available devices list If a target device is not detected tap REFRESH to search again ...

Page 281: ...luetooth 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 2 Tap Unpair The device is unpaired from your phone To make another connection with the device you will need to pair again ...

Page 282: ...ions 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 2 Tap Bluetooth The Bluetooth settings open Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the Paired devices list 3 Tap a device from the Paired devices list Your phone connects to the paired device ...

Page 283: ...er 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 on the device you are sending to Images and videos Cale...

Page 284: ...Connectivity 274 2 Tap a contact to send 3 Tap MORE Share name card Bluetooth ...

Page 285: ...rm follow the onscreen instructions 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 2 Tap ACCEPT The file is sent to your phone ...

Page 286: ... received file what happens next depends on the file type Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application For a vCalendar file select the calendar where you want to save the event and then tap Import The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events For more information on using the Calendar see Calendar For a vCard contact file received contacts are stored in the Co...

Page 287: ...te Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Before using your phone in global roaming mode you must activate Sprint Worldwide service To activate Sprint Worldwide service Chat with or email an international support rep by visiting sprint com swwsupport or Call Sprint Worldwide Customer support at 1 888 226 7212 Your Phone s SIM Card for International Roaming Your phone comes with a preinstalled SI...

Page 288: ...matically connect to an appropriate CDMA LTE or GSM UMTS network when you travel To set your network mode options manually 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Mobile networks 2 Tap Network mode to configure options To allow connections to CDMA or LTE networks only tap CDMA or LTE CDMA To allow connections to GSM or UMTS networks only tap GSM UMTS To allow connections to available CDMA LTE or GS...

Page 289: ...utomatically inserts the international access code for the country from which you are calling If you are on the CDMA network outside Canada or the Caribbean enter the international access code for the country from which you are calling 3 Tap to insert the US country code and then enter the area code and number 4 Tap to place the call Sprint International Voicemail Service Your Sprint voicemail wil...

Page 290: ...oicemail number to access your voicemail while roaming internationally New Message Indicators Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally A Message Waiting indicator icon or a text message is displayed when a voicemail message is received You may see Missed Call on your screen prior to receiving a message notification You must call voicemail in order...

Page 291: ...UMTS Networks To access your email and browse the Web when travelling you may need to manually select the carrier that provides Sprint service in your location You can find a list of carriers for each country where GSM data service is offered at sprint com sww Follow the instructions below to select the appropriate carrier network on your phone To select a GSM data service carrier for a specific c...

Page 292: ... Sprint Customer Service to report the issue for resolution Service Not Available This feature is not available on the current network Emergency Calls Only Either the service is not activated properly or the current network is available for emergency calling only Adjust your network settings to check for other available networks If service is still not available after adjusting the settings contac...

Page 293: ...SIM Card Check SIM Card Please check your SIM card to make sure it is properly inserted 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 First try powering your phone off and then bac...

Page 294: ...dwide Customer Support can be reached from a landline phone at 1 817 698 4199 Access or connection fees may apply The toll free numbers below can also be used to contact Sprint Worldwide Customer Support in the following countries Country From Landline Phone Caribbean Anguilla Barbados Cayman Islands and Dominica 1 888 226 7212 France 0800 903200 Germany 0800 180 0951 Italy 800 787 986 Mexico 001 ...

Page 295: ...t Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone s data connection with other devices via Wi Fi Airplane mode Turn Airplane mode on or off Data usage Check your phone s data usage Mobile networks View and configure your mobile network connections and settings NFC and payment Enable Near Field Communication NFC functions including Tap and pay services More connection settings Set wireless and network ...

Page 296: ...ity etc Accounts Set up accounts such as Samsung Google and more Backup and reset Set up backup options for your phone as well as resetting the phone to its factory defaults Language and input Set up language and input methods for your phone 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 Sto...

Page 297: ...de the Status Bar down to open the Notification Panel and then tap Settings The settings menu opens Configure 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 ...

Page 298: ... home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap EDIT 3 Check or uncheck options to include in Quick settings The counter at the top right corner indicates how many items have been selected out of the maximum of 9 4 Tap the Back key to return to the main settings menu ...

Page 299: ...ver a Wi Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor cellular reception 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Wi Fi Calling and follow the prompts to set up Wi Fi Calling Wi Fi Calling is set up You will see the Wi Fi Calling icon in the Status Bar when Wi Fi Calling is active and you are connected to a saved Wi Fi network ...

Page 300: ...ou are not in range of a saved Wi Fi network you ll see the Wi Fi Calling disconnected icon in the Status Bar Disable Wi Fi Calling 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Wi Fi Calling and then tap the ON OFF switch to turn Wi Fi Calling off ...

Page 301: ...tings 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 2 Tap Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears ...

Page 302: ...work enter the password and tap CONNECT Your phone is connected to the selected Wi Fi network 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 Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security pr...

Page 303: ...re Advanced Wi Fi Settings The advanced Wi Fi settings menu lets you set up and manage wireless access points Enable Notification When Open Networks Are Available From Wi Fi settings tap MORE Advanced Network notification The setting is available when Wi Fi is turned on Tap Network notification to turn the option on or off Passpoint Automatically connect to Passpoint certified Wi Fi access points ...

Page 304: ... phone s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets send and receive pictures and files and more For details on your phone s Bluetooth usage see Bluetooth 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Bluetooth The Bluetooth settings open ...

Page 305: ... tap Rename enter a new name and tap RENAME Emoji cannot be used in a device name This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled Cancelling Pairing From Bluetooth settings tap Settings next to a paired device name and then tap Unpair This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled Enable Service from Paired Device From Bluetooth settings tap Settings next to a paired device name and then ...

Page 306: ...via Wi Fi Note Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services Turn Hotspot On or Off To conserve battery life turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you are finished You can control Hotspot from Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Hotspot The Hotspot settings open ...

Page 307: ...OFF switch to turn Hotspot 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 2 Tap Hotspot 3 Tap MORE to set these options Configure Hotspot ...

Page 308: ...sing your Hotspot as a Local Area Network IP address View the default IP address or tap to enter a valid IPv4 address Subnet mask View the default subnet mask or tap to enter a subnet mask DHCP Tap to enable or disable DHCP When DHCP is enabled your phone assigns IP addresses to devices that connect to Hotspot Starting IP When DHCP is enabled view the default starting IP address for assigning IP a...

Page 309: ... the Allowed devices list After you add devices to the list they can scan for your phone and connect using your phone s Hotspot name and password Note Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Hotspot 3 Tap MORE Allowed Devices ...

Page 310: ...isconnects from all networks meaning you cannot use make calls send or receive messages or access the Internet It also turns off other connectivity features such as Wi Fi and Bluetooth While in airplane mode you can use other features of your phone such as playing music watching videos or other applications To use Wi Fi and Bluetooth after enabling Airplane mode turn them on either in Settings or ...

Page 311: ...witch 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 or though the Power key press and hold the Power key and then tap Airplane mode ...

Page 312: ...ata Usage Settings The Data usage menu lets you view your phone s mobile and Wi Fi data usage set data limits restrict hotspot usage and more 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Data usage The data usage window opens ...

Page 313: ...e measuring cycle This setting is available when Mobile data is enabled Check Data Usage for Each Application Tap an app name to see its usage for the period Enable Restriction on Mobile Data in Background Tap MORE Restrict background data OK The availability of roaming services is dependent on your service plan Check with your carrier and service plan for details This setting stops some apps and ...

Page 314: ...obile Networks Settings The Mobile networks settings menu allows you to configure your mobile network connections Set options for network selection and data service 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Mobile networks ...

Page 315: ...oice and Data for Domestic CDMA Voice Data and Outgoing text message for International CDMA networks and Voice Data and Outgoing text message for GSM networks if supported by your phone Roaming Settings Choose options for roaming including Voice and Data for Domestic CDMA and International CDMA networks and Data for GSM networks if supported by your phone Connections optimizer Connections optimize...

Page 316: ...re of your phone You can send information using NFC including payment through mobile payment services at businesses that support this function Access NFC and Payment 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap NFC and payment 3 Tap settings to configure them Your settings are saved and implemented ...

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

Page 318: ...Settings 308 3 Tap the ON OFF switch to enable NFC 4 Tap Android Beam ...

Page 319: ...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 320: ...s default messaging app VPN mobile 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 Connect your phone to your car to access useful applications while driving Your vehicle must support the MirrorLink interface VPN Add a Virtua...

Page 321: ...Settings 311 Access More Connection Options 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap More connection settings 3 Set items Your settings are saved and implemented ...

Page 322: ...ervices 1 From home tap Apps Settings More connection settings 2 Tap Tethering and choose an option Bluetooth tethering Pair your device with the computer via Bluetooth Consult the computer s documentation for more information about configuring your computer to pair via Bluetooth Tap Bluetooth tethering to turn tethering on USB tethering Connect the computer to your phone via USB cable and then ta...

Page 323: ...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 ll need to know the IP address of the printer consult the printer s documentation for this information 1 From home tap Apps Settings More connection settings 2 Tap Printing The Printing settings screen displays ...

Page 324: ... a printer 3 Tap MORE Add printer and follow the prompts to add a printer 4 Tap MORE Printer settings to configure printer options Available options may vary depending on the type of printer and not all printers support all options Virtual Private Networks VPN From your phone you can add set up and manage virtual private networks VPNs that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured...

Page 325: ...ownload 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 See Screen Lock ...

Page 326: ...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 327: ...ure credentials storage is set 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 networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 328: ...he information for the VPN you want to add Information may include Name Type Server address PPP encryption MPPE and advanced options Set up all options according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator 4 Tap SAVE Your VPN is added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings window ...

Page 329: ...Settings 319 Access the VPN Settings Window 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap More connection settings VPN The VPN settings window appears ...

Page 330: ...t you want to connect to 2 When prompted enter your login credentials and then tap CONNECT You will connect to the selected VPN 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 ...

Page 331: ...Settings 321 Disconnect from a VPN 1 Drag the Status Bar down to open the Notification Panel 2 Tap the VPN connection to display the VPN connection window ...

Page 332: ...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 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 333: ...Choose a messaging app The default messaging app is set Note If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages for example Google Hangouts or Messaging Plus you will not be able to use the standard Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app ...

Page 334: ...r ringtones media system features etc Ringtones and sounds Set your ringtones and notification sounds for your phone apps keypad and other features Vibrations Configure vibration pattern feedback and other settings Sound quality 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 wel...

Page 335: ...from the Device options 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Sounds and notifications 2 Tap Sound mode and then choose a mode Sound Your phone uses the sounds vibrations and volume levels you ve chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts Vibrate Your phone vibrates for notifications and alerts This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings Mute Your phone plays no soun...

Page 336: ...call ringtones notifications and other media Note You can also set System volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume key 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Sounds and notifications 2 Tap Volume and then drag the sliders to set the default volume for Ringtone Media ...

Page 337: ...Sounds Choose a ringtone for incoming calls 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Sounds and notifications 2 Tap Ringtones and sounds for options Ringtone Select a default ringtone Default notification sound Choose a default sound for notifications ...

Page 338: ... screen to make selections Dialing keypad tone Tones play when you tap keys on the phone keypad Screen lock sounds Tones play when you tap the screen to lock or unlock it Emergency tone Tones play and or the phone vibrates for alerts Keyboard sound Tones play when you tap the keyboard Vibrations Choose vibrations to play for notifications such as for incoming calls new messages and event reminders...

Page 339: ...n pattern or create a new one Vibrate when ringing The phone vibrates when ringing Vibration feedback The phone vibrates when soft keys are tapped and for certain software actions Keyboard vibration The phone vibrates when you tap the keyboard Sound Quality and Effects 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Sounds and notifications ...

Page 340: ...sound for notifications such as for new messages and event reminders 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings Sounds and notifications 2 Set notification sound options Do not disturb Silence all calls and alerts during scheduled times You can allow exceptions Notifications on lock screen Display notifications on the lock screen App notifications Allow or block notifications from individual apps LED ...

Page 341: ...iption Brightness Set the display brightness Font Set a default font and font size Screen timeout Set a screen timeout duration Note Longer durations discharge the battery more quickly Smart stay Set the phone display to stay on for as long as you are looking at it Screen mode Select a screen display mode to optimize it for the content being displayed Daydream Select a screensaver to be displayed ...

Page 342: ...tness level to Auto Font Choose the default font Screen timeout Turn the screen off after a set amount of time Smart stay Keep the screen on while you are looking at it Screen mode Adjust the screen display according to what is being displayed Daydream Choose options for when the phone docked and or sleeping ...

Page 343: ...s Manage the panels that display on the Edge screen including your own custom panels and set up night mode 1 From home tap Apps Settings Edge screen or Swipe upward on the Edge screen and tap Settings 2 Configure the following options ...

Page 344: ...t information feeds that appear on the Edge screen set the Edge screen timeout and configure Weather information settings Night clock Set up a clock that displays on the Edge screen when the phone screen is off Night mode is available for a maximum of 12 hours Edge screen position Select either the left or right side of the display for the Edge screen Tip For more information on Edge screen from t...

Page 345: ...act whose call log message or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear Smart alert The phone will vibrate when picked up to notify you about missed calls and messages Mute pause Mute incoming calls and alarms by placing your hand on the screen or turning the phone over Palm swipe to capture Capture the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across the s...

Page 346: ... Settings View information and configure settings for all apps on your phone The Application manager and Default applications menus are located here Access Applications Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Applications ...

Page 347: ...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 Apps Setting Description DOWNLOADED Check downloaded apps RUNNING Check running apps ALL Check all apps ...

Page 348: ...plications 2 Tap Application manager 3 Tap items to view details Check your application settings condition and access additional options Note Depending on the app and its location you may be able to force the app closed uninstall or disable the app clear cache and data and more ...

Page 349: ...he 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 Home Choose a default Home screen mode Messages Choose a default app for messaging Clear defaults Tap CLEAR to clear defaults ...

Page 350: ... 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 Applications 2 Tap Calendar to configure these options First day of week Choose a day to start each calendar week Show week numbers Enable or disable display of week numbers on the calendar ...

Page 351: ...oose a sound for calendar event notifications Vibration Enable or disable vibration to play for calendar event notifications Set default reminders Set default reminders for Events and All day events Lock time zone When enabled event times will be locked to the time zone you select Times and dates will not change even if you travel to another time zone Camera Settings Configure settings for your ph...

Page 352: ...nction Use the Volume key to take pictures record video or as a zoom key Review pictures Show photos immediately after taking them Quick launch Open the camera by pressing the Home Key twice in quick succession Help View help topics for using the Camera Note Additional Camera settings options are available within the Camera app See Camera Options and Settings Contacts Settings Configure options fo...

Page 353: ...phone s internal memory Move device contacts to Move contacts saved on your device to your Google or Samsung accounts Contacts to display Choose contacts to display in Contacts You can choose only contacts from your phone s memory or from an account or choose other sources You can also create a customized list of contacts to display Sort by Choose how contacts are sorted by first or last name ...

Page 354: ... but depends on whether the target device can accept multiple namecards If not only one contact will be sent Send individually Namecards are sent individually This method may take longer because the other device must accept each namecard individually but it helps ensure that no namecards are missed Email Settings Configure options for email accounts you set up on your phone Tip You can also access...

Page 355: ...ng in Email notifications Notifications for new emails display in the Status Bar When disabled you can control notifications for each of your email accounts individually in the account s settings Spam addresses Create and maintain a list of email addresses and domains to automatically block emails from those senders Confirm deletions Ask for confirmation before deleting email Manage Email Account ...

Page 356: ...ch an email from other apps the email will automatically be from this account Password Update your account password to match the password set on your account Email notifications An icon displays in the Status Bar when you receive new emails Notification sound Choose a ringtone to play for new email notifications Vibrate The phone vibrates for new email notifications More settings Configure other o...

Page 357: ...one and account Empty server trash Delete the contents of the trash folder on the account server In case of sync conflict Choose whether information from the server or phone has priority when there is a conflict Security options Configure advanced security options including encryption Number of emails to load Choose the number of emails displayed at one time Sync Contacts Choose whether contacts a...

Page 358: ...ess Internet settings from the Internet app From Home tap Internet MORE Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications 2 Tap Internet to configure options Homepage Choose a homepage to display when you launch Internet Default search engine Choose a default search engine My Auto fill profile Manage your Auto fill profile ...

Page 359: ...to control how the browser treats content 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 app From Home tap Messages MORE Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications ...

Page 360: ...rounds and bullet styles Quick responses Create and manage text phrases that you can add to messages Spam filter When turned on your phone block messages that may be spam by filtering based on criteria you set Tap the ON OFF switch to turn the setting on and then configure filters Manage spam numbers Enter telephone numbers to automatically flag messages from the numbers as spam when Spam settings...

Page 361: ...emergency alert settings You can enable or disable some alerts Extreme Alert Severe Alert Amber Alert and Emergency alert test messages You cannot disable Presidential alerts Emergency alerts Choose types of messages to receive You can enable or display any of the message types except for Presidential Alert You can also choose to receive emergency alert test messages Important The Commercial Mobil...

Page 362: ...e Choose a setting to match the type of music you re playing Play speed Touch and drag the slider to set the default speed for music playback Music auto off Choose a time period for music to play after which Music will close Smart volume Automatically adjust the volume of all songs to an equal level ...

Page 363: ...hone settings from the Phone app From home tap Phone MORE Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications 2 Tap Phone to configure options Swipe to call or send messages Make calls or send messages by swiping right or left across a contact s information in Contacts or a log item in the Phone app ...

Page 364: ...ects to the network Vibrate when call ends The phone vibrates when the other caller ends the call Call connect tone The phone plays a tone when the other caller answers a call Call end tone The phone plays a tone when the other caller ends the call Notify during calls Notifications for alarms and new messages play during calls When disabled these notifications will be muted during a call Ringtones...

Page 365: ...th the international access code for your location International dialing Use the International dialing code to replace DTMF tones Set the length of Dual tone Multi frequency DTMF tones which play when you use the keypad during a call such as when navigating menus Voicemail settings Set options for Visual Voicemail See Configure Visual Voicemail Settings S Voice Settings Configure options for using...

Page 366: ...unlocking your phone Language Choose a language to use for S Voice Voice feedback Enable spoken feedback when using S Voice Auto start speakerphone When enabled the speaker is automatically turned on when you make a call with S Voice Home address Configure your home address Reset S Voice Erase the data you have stored on the server and restore the default S Voice settings Help View information abo...

Page 367: ...app 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications 2 Tap Weather to configure options Unit Select Celsius or Fahrenheit Auto refresh Choose how often weather information is updated Use current location Use your phone s current location to get local weather information Edge screen Show weather information on the Edge screen ...

Page 368: ...how weather information in the Calendar app Wallpaper You can change the 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 ...

Page 369: ... you ve selected an image from Gallery tap DONE to apply it as wallpaper Your wallpaper is changed 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 touch Themes ...

Page 370: ... phone and enter your owner information 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...

Page 371: ... your phone Unknown sources Allow or deny installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play store app Other security settings Configure settings for encryption password visibility security updates credentials and other security features Access Lock Screen and Security Options From home tap Apps Settings Lock screen and security The Lock screen and security menu opens ...

Page 372: ...er from least secure to most secure the available screen lock options are Swipe Pattern PIN Password Fingerprints None Important To protect your phone and data from unauthorized access it is recommended that 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 L...

Page 373: ...Settings 363 2 Tap Screen lock type The Screen lock settings menu opens Use Swipe to Unlock the Screen From the Screen lock type menu tap Swipe to save the setting The screen lock is set ...

Page 374: ...rom 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 The phone records the pattern 3 Tap CONTINUE ...

Page 375: ...enter the PIN and tap OK to save your screen unlock pattern The screen lock is set If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again Note Clear the Make pattern visible check box if you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you unlock it ...

Page 376: ...y Screen lock type Use a Screen Unlock PIN 1 From the Screen lock type menu tap PIN 2 Enter a PIN tap CONTINUE re enter your PIN and tap OK to save the setting The screen lock is set If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again ...

Page 377: ...onds before you can try again Important To protect your phone and data from unauthorized access it is recommended that you use the screen unlock password highest security It is also recommended that you frequently change your password to ensure the safety of your phone and personal data Use a Fingerprint Screen Lock With a Fingerprint screen lock swipe your finger over the Home key Note Before usi...

Page 378: ...p Fingerprints 2 Follow the prompts to set up your fingerprints Disable the Screen Lock Follow the instructions below to turn off your current screen lock 1 From home tap Apps Settings Lock screen and security The Lock screen and security menu opens ...

Page 379: ...Settings 369 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 4 Tap None The screen lock is disabled ...

Page 380: ...istory 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 messages Enable SOS messages to quickly send an alert to your emergency contacts by pressing the Power key thr...

Page 381: ... 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 2 Tap the ON OFF switch to turn on Private mode 3 Follow the prompts to set security for Private mode ...

Page 382: ...hoose 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 2 Read the consent information and tap YES to enable ...

Page 383: ...ower key three times Configure SOS Messages 1 From home tap Apps Settings Privacy and safety Send SOS messages 2 Tap the ON OFF switch to activate SOS messaging 3 Read the Terms and conditions and agree in order to activate SOS messaging 4 Follow the prompts to set up emergency contacts and enable SOS messaging features ...

Page 384: ... 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 385: ...n services are enabled If you see a confirmation follow the onscreen instructions 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 386: ...Settings 376 2 Tap Location 3 Tap Locating method 4 Select a locating method Each mode has a description of which method or methods are used to estimate your location Your phone s locating method is set ...

Page 387: ...e 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 notifications from selected applications Answering and ending calls Answer calls by pressing the Home key and end calls by pressing the Power key Sing...

Page 388: ...s 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 389: ...kBack turned on you must double tap items on the screen to select them If you turn on Rapid key input you can tap and release your finger to select and item instead of double tapping Speak passwords The phone reads out characters entered in password fields Use caution with this feature because others near you will be able to hear your passwords Voice label Write voice recordings to NFC tags to pro...

Page 390: ...th two fingers until you hear an audio confirmation Text to speech options Configure options for converting text to speech Hearing Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to assist users who are deaf or hearing impaired 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accessibility 2 Tap Hearing to configure options Sound detectors Vibrate when the phone detects a baby crying or doorbell ring ...

Page 391: ...es CC Displays Google subtitles where available Tap the ON OFF switch to turn the option on or off and then tap Google subtitles to configure options like Language Text size and Caption style Left right sound balance Adjust the sound sent to the left and right when using earphones Mono audio Enable or disable the compression of stereo audio into a single mono audio stream for use with a single ear...

Page 392: ...ature on or off When you turn on Assistant menu Single tap mode is also enabled Dominant hand Choose whether the Assistant menu displays on the left or right side of the screen Edit Re order or remove items from the Assistant menu Assistant plus When turned on Assistant plus displays contextual menu options for some apps in Assistant menu Not all apps support this option Tap Assistant plus and the...

Page 393: ...een rotation and hard key functions Power key Volume key etc will be turned off and app notifications will only be shown in the Notification Panel and Status Bar Configure Other Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to improve phone accessibility 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accessibility 2 Configure additional accessibility options Direction lock Unlock the screen by swiping in ...

Page 394: ...s Manage accessibility Choose settings for exporting updating and sharing the accessibility settings as a file Note Additional accessibility services you have installed are displayed under the Services heading Add Accounts The Accounts settings menu lets you add and manage all your email social networking and picture and video sharing accounts Set Up a New Account 1 From home tap Apps Settings Acc...

Page 395: ...Add account window appears 3 Tap an account type and then follow the onscreen instructions to add the required account information The account is added to the accounts list Manage Existing Accounts 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts ...

Page 396: ...t Your phone s Backup and reset menu lets you back up your phone s data and settings to Google servers before resetting your phone to the original factory settings The Factory data reset erases all data from the phone s application storage including Your Samsung account Your Google account All other email and social networking accounts System and application data and settings Downloaded applicatio...

Page 397: ...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 will be restored from your Google account Factory data reset Reset all settings and delete all data on phone Performing a factory data reset erases all data on the phone It is ...

Page 398: ...pps Settings 2 Tap Backup and Reset The Backup and reset menu opens 3 Set options The backup and reset settings are applied and saved If you are performing a Factory data reset follow the prompts to confirm the data removal The phone will erase all data and reboot ...

Page 399: ...Settings 389 Factory Data Reset 1 From the Backup and reset menu tap Factory data reset 2 Read the factory data reset information page and tap RESET DEVICE ...

Page 400: ...and reset itself which may take up to 10 minutes Once the phone has reset it will run through the Hands Free Activation and update processes again When finished you will see the Welcome screen and Setup application See Complete the Setup Screens to start over ...

Page 401: ...ons 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 Google voice typing Set options for Google Voice text entry Voice input Set your voice search options Text to speech options Set text to speech options Pointer ...

Page 402: ...From home tap Apps Settings Language and input 2 Set options Set the Display Language From the Language and input settings menu tap Language and then tap a language to assign it Set Input Method From the Language and input setting menu tap Default keyboard and then tap an input method Set Samsung Keyboard Options From the Language and input settings menu tap Samsung keyboard and configure your key...

Page 403: ...p a settings option and follow the onscreen instructions Set Speed of Pointer for Mouse Trackpad From the Language and input settings menu tap Pointer speed drag the bar to adjust the speed and tap OK Battery Settings Monitor 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 ...

Page 404: ...s 394 2 Tap Battery 3 Tap Display battery percentage to show the percentage of battery charge remaining on the Status Bar 4 Tap items to view details Check your battery condition and access additional options ...

Page 405: ... 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 2 Tap Power saving mode 3 Tap the ON OFF switch to enable Power saving mode Power saving mode is activated ...

Page 406: ...g 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 2 Tap Ultra power saving mode 3 Tap the ON OFF switch to enable Ultra power saving mode Ultra power saving mode is activated ...

Page 407: ... allows you to configure the following options Storage Device Description DEVICE MEMORY Total space View the total space free space in your phone s memory Available space The amount of storage space currently available System memory The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system Used space The amount of storage space currently being used Cached data The amount of data currently cac...

Page 408: ...Settings 398 Access Storage Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Storage 2 View memory usage for the different types of information stored in your phone s memory Tap an item for more information ...

Page 409: ... automatically via the connected wireless network Automatic time zone Set the time zone automatically via the connected wireless 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 i...

Page 410: ...et available 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 411: ...ch for a topic Activate This Device 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 2 Tap Activate this device The Self Service menu appears ...

Page 412: ...ivated on an account you will see a usage and plan summary System Update The System Update menu provides settings for keeping your phone up to date with the latest software Access System Update From home tap Apps Settings System Update The System Update menu appears For details about updating your phone see Update Your Phone ...

Page 413: ... includes helpful information about battery status and level network information service roaming addresses for IP MAC and Bluetooth and more It also includes the phone number and username assigned to your phone Legal information Check copyright information terms of use etc Device name Change the name of your device other devices see this name when using Mobile hotspot or Bluetooth Model number Che...

Page 414: ...Settings 404 Access About Device Options 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap About device 3 Select or view available options Your phone information is displayed ...

Page 415: ...Google Mobile Services 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 th...

Page 416: ... mysprint Click Sign in Register and then click Sign up now 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 Pass...

Page 417: ...Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information including residential business and government listings movie listings or show times driving directions restaurant reservations and major local event information You can get up to three pieces of information per call and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge There is a per call charge ...

Page 418: ...ures and videos 203 Turn on or off 267 Unpair 271 Bookmark 178 Brightness 331 Browser Bookmark 178 History 179 Launch connection 177 Settings 182 Windows 181 Calculator 212 Calendar 214 Add event 214 Settings 340 341 Sync 220 Sync Exchange ActiveSync calendar 222 View events 217 Call Settings 353 Call Forwarding 108 Call Logs Make call from 93 Call Waiting 105 Caller ID 104 Calling International 2...

Page 419: ... 85 Enhanced 9 1 1 E9 1 1 86 Enter Text 38 Exchange ActiveSync Add account 160 Features 169 Extended Home Screen 69 Factory Data Reset 389 Files Transfer between phone and computer 256 Finger Scanner Fingerprint Screen Lock 367 Flash 4 Flick 11 Folders 81 Galaxy Apps 227 Gallery 190 228 Global Roaming Mode 278 Gmail Archive threads 146 Create account 41 Delete threads 148 Labels 145 Mute threads 1...

Page 420: ...s 334 Multimedia Messaging Share pictures and videos 202 Music Google Play Music 234 Music App 241 NextRadio 253 Spotify 254 Music App 241 Play music 241 My Files 244 NASCAR Mobile 2014 253 Navigation Scout 253 NBA Game Time 253 NextRadio 253 NFC and Payment 306 Night Clock 27 Notification Icons 70 Notification Settings 324 Notifications 70 330 OneDrive 245 OneNote 245 People Edge 22 Phone Dialer ...

Page 421: ...eaker 5 Spotify 254 Spread 12 Sprint 411 407 Sprint Account Management 406 Passwords 406 Sprint Family Locator 211 Sprint Fun Games 211 Sprint Operator Services 407 Sprint TV Movies 211 Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service 277 Sprint Zone 211 Status Bar 70 Status Icons 71 Status Messages international roaming 282 Stopwatch 226 Storage Settings 397 Swipe 10 System Update 402 Tap 9 Tap and Pay 309 Teth...

Page 422: ... 98 Set up 96 Settings 101 Voice Recorder 247 Voice Search 239 Voice Typing 40 Configuring 40 Using 40 Voicemail Display name 103 Greeting 103 International 279 Password 406 Settings 355 Setup 95 Volume 324 326 Key 5 Wallpaper 77 Web Launch connection 177 Widgets 80 Wi Fi 258 Settings 291 Turn on and connect 258 Wi Fi Calling 82 289 World Clock 226 YouTube 250 Share videos 206 Zoom 12 ...

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