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Page 2: ...n and Help 8 Sprint Account Passwords 8 Manage Your Account 9 Sprint Support Services 10 Phone Basics 11 Your Phone s Layout 11 Turn Your Phone On and Off 13 Turn Your Screen On and Off 13 Features 14 Motions and Gestures 14 Air View 14 Multi Window 15 Touchscreen Navigation 17 Your Home Screen 21 Customize Your Home Screen 21 Extended Home Screens 24 Status Bar and Notification Panel 25 Status Ba...

Page 3: ...ll 33 Receive Phone Calls 33 Phone Call Options 34 Dialing Options 34 Caller ID 35 Call Waiting 35 Three Way Calling 35 Call Forwarding 36 In Call Options 36 Voicemail 38 Voicemail Setup 38 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages 38 Voicemail Notification 39 Visual Voicemail 39 Set Up Visual Voicemail 39 Review Visual Voicemail 40 Visual Voicemail Options 40 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings 41 Change ...

Page 4: ... Dials 49 Favorites 50 Groups 51 Share Contacts 53 Export and Import Contacts 53 Access Contacts Settings 54 Accounts and Messaging 55 Google Account 55 Create a Google Account 55 Sign In to Your Google Account 55 Access Gmail 56 Send a Gmail Message 56 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages 56 Samsung Account 57 Email 57 Add an Email Account 57 Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account 58 Compose and...

Page 5: ...ook 66 YouTube 67 Google 67 Hangouts 68 Apps and Entertainment 69 Google Play Store 69 Find and Install an App 69 Open an Installed App 70 Uninstall an App 70 Navigation Apps 70 Google Maps 70 Scout 70 Music Apps 71 Google Play Music 71 Music 71 Sprint Music Plus 74 NextRadio 75 Spotify 75 Google Play Books 75 Google Play Games 75 Google Play Movies TV 75 Google Play Newsstand 76 Samsung GALAXY Ap...

Page 6: ...atus and Indicators 81 Hotspot 81 Virtual Private Networks VPN 82 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection 82 Add a VPN 83 Connect to a VPN 84 Disconnect from a VPN 85 Camera and Video 86 Camera 86 Open the Camera 86 Take a Picture 87 Record Videos 87 Review Pictures and Videos from the Camera 88 Configure the Camera 89 Gallery 91 View Photos and Videos 92 Working with Photos 94 Share Photos and Vide...

Page 7: ... Alerts and Reminders 103 View Events 104 Erase Events 105 Calculator 105 Clock 106 Set Alarms 106 World Clock 107 Stopwatch 107 Timer 107 Drive 107 Dropbox 108 Accessing Dropbox on Your Device 108 Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox 108 Flipboard 109 Google Now 109 Google Search 109 Help 109 Memo 109 My Files 110 My Magazine 111 Polaris Office 5 111 Activity Zone 111 S Health 112 S Voice 114 ...

Page 8: ... Card for International Roaming 122 Set Network Mode Options 123 Make and Receive Worldwide Calls 123 Sprint International Voicemail Service 124 Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use 124 Access Your Voicemail Internationally 124 International Data Roaming 125 Access Email and Data Services Internationally 126 International Roaming Status Messages 126 Contact Sprint for Assistan...

Page 9: ...5 Sounds and Notifications Settings 145 Volume Settings 145 Additional Sound and Notification Options 146 Display Settings 147 Wallpaper Settings 150 Lock Screen Settings 151 Screen Lock 151 Set a Swipe Screen Lock 151 Set a Pattern Screen Lock 152 Set a PIN Screen Lock 153 Set a Password Screen Lock 154 Multi Window Settings 155 Notification Panel Settings 155 Toolbox 156 One Handed Operation Set...

Page 10: ...lt Input Method 164 Samsung Keyboard Settings 164 Swype Settings 166 Google Voice Typing Settings 167 Speech Settings 168 Mouse Trackpad Settings 169 Date and Time Settings 169 Safety Assistance 170 Accessories Settings 170 Battery Settings 171 Power Saving Settings 171 Storage Settings 172 Security Settings 172 Device Administration 172 Encryption 173 Reactivation Lock 173 Passwords 174 Security ...

Page 11: ...ormation 180 Call Alerts 180 Call Accessories 181 TTY Mode 181 Hearing Aids 181 Ringtones and Keypad Tones 182 Personalize Call Sound 182 Noise Reduction 182 US Dialing 183 International Dialing 183 DTMF Tones 183 Voicemail Settings 183 Contacts Settings 184 Email Settings 185 Gallery Settings 187 Internet Settings 188 Messages Settings 190 S Voice Settings 192 Copyright Information 194 Index 195 ...

Page 12: ...ion outlines your phone s primary features Set Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install an optional memory card not included and the battery Note Your phone s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal complete the setup wizard set up voicemail and make a call You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible Get Started 1 ...

Page 13: ... back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover Install a Memory Card You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card not included to expand available memory space Carefully slide the memory card into the memory card socket as shown until the card locks into place Make sure that the card s gold contacts face into the phone and that the card is positioned as shown Get Started 2 ...

Page 14: ...ng the back cover Replace the battery compartment cover making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover Important Before closing the cover check to see if there is any foreign substance such as dust or sand between the rubber on the back of the cover and the sealing area Note Water resistant and dustproof based on IP67 rating which tests submersion up to 1 meter for up t...

Page 15: ...roughly with a clean soft cloth Otherwise when it dries salt may accumulate and block the microphone earpiece and speaker When drying off your device be sure to pat the earpiece top front of phone microphone bottom of phone and speaker rear of phone with a clean soft cloth to remove as much water as possible When making a call immediately after your device is wet the microphone may have water in i...

Page 16: ...ay need to activate it on your Sprint account If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store it is probably activated and ready to use If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service it is designed to activate automatically When you turn the phone on for the first time you should see a Hands Free Activation screen which may be followed by a PRL Upd...

Page 17: ...hone to connect automatically to the best available data network including Wi Fi To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time from home tap Apps Settings More networks Mobile networks Connections optimizer and uncheck the box See Connections Optimizer for details 1 From the Welcome screen select a language if prompted and tap START to get started To skip any section tap NEXT or SKIP Note On the W...

Page 18: ...can save your pictures and videos to the web and any computers you link to If you create a Dropbox account during setup you can get a 50GB Dropbox account for 2 years You can create a new account here or sign in to your existing Dropbox account Device name Your device name is how you and other devices identify your phone such as when sharing via Bluetooth or Wi Fi Direct If you want to use a diffe...

Page 19: ...reeting Tip You can also access and set up voicemail with the Visual Voicemail app From home tap Apps Voicemail and then tap Personalize now Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help Sprint Account Passwords You will need to create passwords to protect access to your personal account information your voicemail ...

Page 20: ...d depending on your Sprint service plan View and pay your bill Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment Purchase accessories Shop for the latest Sprint phones View available Sprint service plans and options Learn more about data services and other products like games ringtones screen savers and more From Your Sprint Phone 1 From home tap Phone Keypad tab 2 Do any of the following Tap ...

Page 21: ...n get up to three pieces of information per call and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge There is a per call charge to use Sprint 411 and you will be billed for airtime From home tap Phone Keypad tab and then tap Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a local telephone...

Page 22: ...e battery is low blinks blue when there s a new notification or when you are recording voice with the screen turned off and glows green when the battery is fully charged and the phone is attached to a charger Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls Proximity Sensor Detects the presence of objects near the phone such as when using air gesture or motion settings For exam...

Page 23: ...eo headset or an optional headset for convenient hands free conversations Microphones Allow other callers to hear you when you are using the speakerphone and captures sound during recording Temperature and Humidity Sensor Monitors both temperature and humidity conditions This is used to calculate calories burned within S Health Infrared Transmitter Controls other devices such as a TV Heart Rate Se...

Page 24: ... Screen Off When Not in Use To quickly turn the screen off press the Power Lock Key Pressing the Power Lock Key again will turn on the screen and display the lock screen To save battery power the phone automatically turns off the screen times out after a certain period of time when you leave it idle You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone s screen is off Note For infor...

Page 25: ...en you look away from the screen Palm swipe to capture Creates a copy of the current screen by swiping the side of your hand across the screen from left to right or right to left The screen shot is saved to the clipboard and to the Screenshots folder Enable Motions and Gestures From home tap Apps Settings Motions and gestures Air View Hover your finger over items on the screen to display more info...

Page 26: ...ab displays on the left side of the screen You can drag the tab along the side of the screen or tap the tab to open Multi Window and then drag Multi window to the right side of the screen or the bottom To display the Multi window tab touch and hold Back Work with Multi Window After enabling Multi Window you can use it to run two apps at the same time You can launch apps from Multi window or drag a...

Page 27: ...ter of the border between the windows to display the Multi window toolbar Reorder applications Switches the position of the applications Copy image or text In selected applications you can you can tap text in a window or tap an image and then drag to copy it to the application in the other window Maximize window Display the active app in full screen view Close the application Closes the active win...

Page 28: ...res Tap When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard select items onscreen such as application and settings icons or other items simply tap them with your finger Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item for example a contact or link in a Web page touch and hold the item Phone Basics 17 ...

Page 29: ...g your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen Drag To drag touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger While dragging do not release your finger until you have reached the target position Phone Basics 18 ...

Page 30: ...t Rotate For most screens you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways When entering text you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard Note You can control screen rotation with the Screen rotation setting To make this selection from home tap Apps Settings Display Screen rotation See Screen Rotation for more informatio...

Page 31: ...m out or spread the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in Tip Pinching any home screen will show you options to customize home screens or tap a thumbnail to go straight to another screen Phone Basics 20 ...

Page 32: ...ttom of the screen shows your current screen position To turn off My Magazine see Configure Home Screen Settings Tip Press the Home Key to return to the main home screen from any other screen Customize Your Home Screen You can customize your home screen by adding shortcuts folders widgets and more Create a Shortcut Use shortcuts to launch an app from the home screen 1 From home tap Apps 2 Touch an...

Page 33: ...e home screen by default You can remove or replace any of the primary shortcuts except the Apps shortcut 1 From home touch and hold a shortcut to undock it or Tap Apps and then touch and hold an app icon 2 Drag the shortcut to a new position in the primary shortcuts Note If there are already five primary shortcuts the new shortcut will replace one of the existing shortcuts Add a Widget Widgets are...

Page 34: ...ck screen or Home and lock screen 3 Tap a wallpaper to see a sample and then tap SET AS WALLPAPER If you choose an image from Gallery or Dropbox you can adjust the crop box to decide what s displayed and then tap DONE to set it as the wallpaper Configure Home Screen Settings Choose options for the home screen 1 From home pinch the screen or Touch and hold an empty space on the screen 2 Tap Home sc...

Page 35: ... Screen You can have up to seven home screens 1 From home pinch the screen or Touch and hold an empty space on the screen 2 Scroll to the right and then tap on a screen to add it to home Delete a Home Screen You can delete all home screens except the default main screen 1 From home pinch the screen or Touch and hold an empty space on the screen 2 Scroll to the screen you want to delete Touch and h...

Page 36: ...ns Status Icons Icon Description Bluetooth is on Bluetooth is on and your phone is connected to another device Wi Fi is on Wi Fi networks available Vibrate is on Mute is on Speakerphone is active 3G Data Service is available 3G Data Service is in use The rays spin when data is being transferred Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE data service is available The rays spin when data is being transferred Signal ...

Page 37: ...has arrived An event alert is set to occur A USB connection is active An app update is available An app update was successful Data is downloading A keyboard is active Screen lock setup is needed A system error or alert has occurred More notifications are available Location services are active Note Additional notification icons may appear All notifications may be accessed through the Notification P...

Page 38: ...ay its settings You can swipe your finger across the quick settings to see all available features You also have these options Tap to display more quick settings Choose which settings display on the Notification Panel Tap at the top of the Notification Panel and then tap Edit for options Brightness adjustment When enabled a Brightness option displays on the Notification Panel so you can make adjust...

Page 39: ...Method from Settings or choose on at any time while entering text From Settings From home tap Apps Settings Language and input Default and then choose a default entry method While entering text 1 From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel 2 Tap Select keyboard and then choose a text entry method Google Voice Typing This feature uses G...

Page 40: ...turn blue Tap twice to switch to all capitals the key will turn blue Tap to switch to a symbols keyboard to enter symbols There are two symbol keyboards Tap to switch to Google Voice typing to enter text by speaking If you have more than one language selected in Samsung Keyboard settings you can swipe your finger over to switch between languages Configure Samsung Keyboard From home tap Apps Settin...

Page 41: ...symbols keyboard and then tap keys to enter symbols Configure Swype From home tap Apps Settings Language and input Swype or From the Swype keyboard touch and hold Note For more information about Swype settings see Swype Settings Tips for Editing Text These tips allow you to cut or copy selected text and paste it into a separate selected area 1 In a text entry field double tap the text and then dra...

Page 42: ... calls from your phone Call Using the Keypad The most traditional way to place a call is by using the phone s keypad screen 1 From home tap Phone 2 Tap the number keys to enter the phone number As you enter digits matching numbers from recent calls or contacts display If you see the number you want tap it to call it without having to enter the rest of the number 3 Tap to call the number Call from ...

Page 43: ... to a number that is in the body of the message For more information see Text and Multimedia Messaging 1 From home tap Messages 2 Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number 3 Tap to dial the number Call a Number in an Email or Gmail Message While viewing an email or Gmail message you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message 1 From home tap Apps Emai...

Page 44: ...SAPs may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone Receive Phone Calls When you receive a call you can accept the call or reject the call to send it to voicemail You can also reject a call with a message to send a text message to the caller Note If your phone is turned off all calls automatically go to voicemail Answer an Incoming Call When you receive a phone call from a...

Page 45: ...st of your calling experience Dialing Options 1 From home tap Phone 2 While dialing a call tap More options for the following Add 2 sec pause Insert a 2 second pause into the number you are dialing This can be useful when storing numbers for automated phone menus Add wait Insert a pause into the number you are dialing to wait for input from you This can be useful when storing numbers for automated...

Page 46: ...calls 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 incoming call To switch between calls tap SWAP Three Way Calling With Three Way Calling you can talk to two people at the same time When using this feature the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls 1 From home tap Phone 2 Make the first call by en...

Page 47: ...r rate for forwarded calls Activate Call Forwarding 1 From home tap Phone 2 Tap and then enter the phone number to which you want your calls forwarded 3 Tap A tone confirms the activation of Call Forwarding Deactivate Call Forwarding 1 From home tap Phone 2 Tap 3 Tap A tone plays to confirm the deactivation of Call Forwarding In Call Options While you are on a call you can use options to find info...

Page 48: ...all Bluetooth Connect to a Bluetooth device or disconnect from a device Tap More options for more options Contacts Launch Contacts Memo Launches Memo to create a memo during a call Message Launches Messages to create a new message Personalize call sound Adjust sounds on the call to your preferences Adapt Sound Tap Start and then follow the onscreen prompts to find the best sound for you Soft sound...

Page 49: ...You can review your messages directly from your phone using either traditional voicemail or Visual Voicemail or from any other touch tone phone Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1 From home tap Phone 2 Touch and hold 3 Follow the system prompts to enter your voicemail password and manage voicemail Use Visual Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1 From home tap Apps Voicemail 2 Tap an ...

Page 50: ...y the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first This new 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 1 From home tap Apps Voicemail 2 Follow the prompt...

Page 51: ...current voicemail message 2 Swipe your finger left or right to display the next or previous message It will begin playing automatically Use Visual Voicemail to Delete Your Messages 1 From home tap Apps Voicemail 2 Open a message and tap Delete Tip You can restore messages you have sent to the trash folder Tap Inbox Trash touch and hold the message you want to restore to the Inbox and then tap the ...

Page 52: ... Access Archive Settings and Help features 4 Touch and hold a message to manage your messages The following options are available All Select all messages Delete Delete the selected messages Archive Save this message Mark as Read Mark this voicemail as being read Mark as Unread Mark this voicemail as not being read Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you acce...

Page 53: ...me tap Apps Voicemail 2 Tap More options Settings Display Display name 3 Tap the existing identification field and enter a new identifying name or number used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages 4 Tap OK to save your information Logs The Logs tab of the Phone app lists all missed dialed received and rejected calls View Logs From Logs you manage the list of recent calls 1 From home...

Page 54: ...ber to Contacts from Logs You can save a number from a recent call record to create a new contact or update an existing contact 1 From home tap Phone Logs 2 Tap a call record and then tap Create contact or Update existing Search Logs Enter criteria to search for call records You can enter numbers to find a phone number or letters to find a contact name or caller ID 1 From home tap Phone Logs 2 Tap...

Page 55: ... home tap Phone Logs To delete a single call record touch and hold on a call record to mark it and then tap Delete DELETE To delete multiple call records touch and hold on a call record to mark it and continue tapping call records to mark them for deletion Tap Delete DELETE to delete all the marked calls Access Call Settings You can access Call Settings from the phone app or through the main Setti...

Page 56: ...n your phone and a Google Account you set up on your phone Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts are synchronized between your phone and an Exchange Server or Microsoft Outlook account set up on your phone Samsung account contacts are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account if you have a Samsung account set up on your phone Device contacts are stored locally on the phone Access C...

Page 57: ...ult phone number The default phone number is the one your phone will use in most cases Tap beside Email to enter an email address If you add more than one email address you will be prompted to choose a default email address The default email address is the one your phone will use in most cases Tap Groups to assign the contact to a group Tap Ringtone to choose a ringtone to play for calls from the ...

Page 58: ...ving a call from one of your contacts the associated picture will display You can assign a picture from Gallery or take a new picture with Camera 1 From home tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap a contact to display it and then tap Edit 3 Tap to assign a picture to the contact Image Choose a picture from Gallery Take picture Take a new picture Tagged pictures Choose a tagged photo from Gallery 4 Follow the pro...

Page 59: ...nk contacts and then tap Unlink next to the element you want to unlink Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete Delete a Contact 1 From home tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap a contact to display it and then tap More options Delete DELETE Delete Multiple Contacts 1 From home tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap More options Delete and then tap contacts to select them or tap t...

Page 60: ...e s memory and could be lost if you lose your phone or reset it to the factory defaults Merging with an account means the contacts are synced with the account and stored there 1 From home tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap More options Move device contacts to 3 Choose an account to merge with and then follow the prompts to complete the merge Speed Dials Speed dials are 1 to 3 digit shortcuts you can assign t...

Page 61: ...Selected to select all contacts 3 Tap Delete Make a Call from Favorites 1 From home tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap Favorites and then tap a contact to dial the contact s default telephone number The default number is set in contacts when you enter multiple phone numbers for a contact Create a Shortcut to a Favorite You can create a shortcut to a favorite to access their information directly from the Home...

Page 62: ...t to the device memory or to all accounts Tap Group name to enter a name for the new group Tap Group ringtone to select a ringtone for notifications for incoming calls from group members Tap Group message tone to select a ringtone for notifications for new messages from group members Tap Group vibration pattern to select a vibration pattern for alerts to incoming calls or messages from group membe...

Page 63: ...ss stored in their contact record 1 From home tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap Groups and then tap a group 3 Tap More options Send message or email Email 4 Tap contacts to select them or tap the 0 Selected checkbox to select all contacts and tap Done Note that you will only see group members that have email addresses in their contact records 5 Continue to choose an email account or Gmail and then enter you...

Page 64: ...a Name Card When you share a name card the contact s information is sent as a vCard file vcf You can attach a vCard to a message or save it to a storage location 1 From home tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap a contact to display it and then tap More options Share name card 3 Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts Export and Import Contacts You can import or export contacts from the phone s memory US...

Page 65: ... phone s memory Import from SD card Save contacts from an optional memory card if one is installed 5 Choose an account for the imported contacts or choose Device to import the contacts to the phone Access Contacts Settings Choose options for contacts including choosing how contacts display importing and exporting contacts and more You can access Contacts Settings in two ways From the Contacts app ...

Page 66: ...n your phone the setup process prompts you to sign in to your Google account or you can sign in anytime Although you need a Google account to use certain features of your phone such as Google Play you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Accounts Add account Google 3 Tap Or create a new account and follow the onscreen prompts to create ...

Page 67: ...of the email to other recipients tap next to the To field to display the Cc and Bcc fields 3 Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject 4 Tap the Compose email field and compose your email To add an attachment tap Attach file 5 To send the message tap Send To save the current email as a draft tap More options Save draft To view your draft email messages from the Inbox tap Menu and then tap ...

Page 68: ...lication to send and receive email on your phone Add an Email Account Email allows you to send and receive email using various email services You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email Note If your phone does not recognize the type of account you want to set up you may need to consult your account administrator for some information such as incoming and outgoing se...

Page 69: ...From home tap Apps Settings Accounts Add account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 2 Enter your email address in the Email address field 3 Enter your password in the Password field To see your password as you enter it tap Show password 4 Tap Manual setup and then enter your settings You may need to consult your network administrator for this information Domain username Enter your network domain and us...

Page 70: ...rrent email to other recipients tap and then tap Cc or Bcc Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject Tap the text entry field and compose your email To add an attachment tap Attachment type Tap More options for more options including Send email to myself Schedule email Priority and Security options 4 To send the message tap Send Reply To or Forward Email Reading and replying to email on yo...

Page 71: ...essages manually at any time 1 From home tap Apps Email 2 Select an email account If you are already in an email account tap the account name field upper left to open the complete email account list page Select an available email account 3 Tap Sync Filter Email Messages 1 From home tap Apps Email 2 On the email account Inbox tap More options Filter by 3 Select an option to display messages that ma...

Page 72: ...d more You can access Email settings in two ways From the Email app From home tap Apps Email More options Settings From Settings From home tap Apps Settings Email For details about Email settings see Email Settings Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your phone you can remove it 1 From home tap Apps Email 2 Tap More options Settings Manage accounts and then choose an ...

Page 73: ...Tap a match to add it to the message To add recipients from Contacts tap Contacts select the contact s you want to include and then tap DONE 4 Tap Enter message and enter your message 5 Review your message and tap Send Send a Multimedia Message MMS When you need to add a little more to a text message you can send a multimedia message MMS text and pictures recorded voice audio or video files pictur...

Page 74: ...new sound Memo Launch Memo to choose or create a memo For more information see Memo Calendar Add an event from your calendar My location Attach a map showing your location Maps Attach a map Contacts Add a contact entry name card to the message 6 Review your message and tap Send Save and Resume a Draft Message If you press Back while composing a text or multimedia message or leave the Messages scre...

Page 75: ...a contact on the screen similar to a chat program Read a Text Message On the Messages screen tap the text message or conversation to open and read it If you have a new message notification slide the Status Bar down to open the Notification Panel Tap the new message to open and read it Note To view the details of a particular message in the conversation touch and hold the message to open the option...

Page 76: ...ck on the options menu A lock icon displays at the lower right hand side of the message Delete a Conversation 1 From home tap Messages 2 Touch and hold the conversation you want to delete 3 Tap Delete DELETE Delete Multiple Conversations 1 From home tap Messages 2 Tap More options Delete 3 Select the conversations you want to delete and then tap Done DELETE Note Locked messages will not be deleted...

Page 77: ...ps Messaging The first time you access the app you will be prompted to provide permissions Follow the onscreen instructions to get started Note You can use Messaging Plus as your phone s default messaging app or as a standalone IM app If you set Messaging Plus as the default messaging app the Messages app will be disabled For more information see Default Messaging App Settings Social Networking Ac...

Page 78: ... bottom to explore additional options 3 To view a video tap an available preview thumbnail or tap the title link Note It is not necessary to sign in to YouTube to view content However if you wish to sign in to access additional options tap More options Sign in Select an account if available or create a new account Even if you sign in to YouTube via the Web you must separately sign in via your phon...

Page 79: ... to sign in to an existing Google Account or tap Or create a new account to create a new Google Account See Sign in to Your Google Account or Create a Google Account 3 Follow the prompts to begin using Google Hangouts Note You can use Hangouts as your phone s default messaging app or as a standalone IM app If you set Hangouts as the default messaging app the Messages app will be disabled For more ...

Page 80: ...arty application s policies do not use the application Find and Install an App When you install apps from the Google Play store app and use them on your phone they may require access to your personal information such as your location contact data and more or access to certain functions or settings of your phone Download and install only apps that you trust Note If you have not already done so you ...

Page 81: ...GPS get driving and transit directions and find phone numbers and addresses for local businesses For more information about Google Maps visit maps google com Enable Location To use Google Maps enable your phone s GPS location service and agree to share location information with Google 1 From home tap Apps Settings Location 2 Tap the ON OFF switch to turn the service on To launch the Google Maps ap...

Page 82: ... and a Computer From home tap Apps Play Music Music The Music app plays music files Use Music to browse your music library play songs and create playlists You can also set songs as ringtones for incoming calls or as alarm tones Note For information about loading music onto your phone see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer When you close the Music screen playback will continue in the ...

Page 83: ... PLAYLISTS tab and then use these options Tap an existing playlist to play its songs While playing tap More options for playlist options Tap Create playlist to create a new playlist Follow the prompts to name the playlist and then select songs for the playlist Tap More options for other options such as Edit title to rename playlists Set a Song as a Ringtone or Alarm Tone You can set a song as a ri...

Page 84: ...sic through a Bluetooth compatible device that is paired with your phone For more information about using Bluetooth see Bluetooth View as Choose a format for displaying items Music square Create a playlist based on mood using the songs on your phone Settings Tabs Choose tabs to display on the Music screen Playlists Choose default playlists These default playlists will automatically update to inclu...

Page 85: ...r more information tap Menu Settings About or Help Note If you have loaded music on to your phone from your computer see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer you will need to sync your music to listen to it through Sprint Music Plus From the Sprint Music Plus app tap Menu Settings Synchronize your music library Once synced you will see your music in the library Purchase and Download Mu...

Page 86: ...u like From home tap Spotify Google Play Books Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier With Google Play Books you can shop the world s largest selection of eBooks and read them anywhere you like From home tap Apps 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 w...

Page 87: ...vailable for casual usage Go to sprintchannels mobitv com for more information Your Sprint TV Channel Options The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of accessible channels Subscription options include comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of a la carte channels Visit sprintchannels mobitv com for more information on channels and pricing Watch TV 1 From home tap Apps Sprint T...

Page 88: ...me tap Apps NASCAR Mobile NBA Game Time The award winning NBA Game Time is the official app to follow the NBA wherever you are From home tap Apps NBA Game Time eBay At eBay we work 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 From...

Page 89: ...notify you of available Wi Fi networks and you can connect to the Wi Fi networks Turn Wi Fi off when not in use to conserve battery power 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Wi Fi and then tap the ON OFF switch beside Wi Fi to turn Wi Fi on or off Note You can also turn Wi Fi on or off from the Notification Panel Drag down from the top of the screen and then tap Wi Fi Turn Wi Fi On and Connect to ...

Page 90: ...required enter it in the Enter password field 5 Tap CONNECT to store the new information and connect to the Wi Fi network Note The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed or secured wireless network you won t be prompted to enter the wireless password again unless you reset your phone back to its factory default settings Connect to a Different Wi Fi Network The following information...

Page 91: ... may appear unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly Allow the phone some time to process your data usage request Sprint Spark LTE The Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps To connect your phone to Sprint Spark you need to be in an area covered by the Spr...

Page 92: ...nection Status and Indicators Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen The following symbols are used Icon Description Network full signal The number of bars indicates the strength of the signal More bars mean a better signal Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE data service Your phone is connected to the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network The ...

Page 93: ...which requires a password To find your phone s password go to Settings Hotspot and look for the password in the connection instructions You can also find the password under More options Configure Hotspot Tap Show password to see the password For more information see Hotspot Settings Virtual Private Networks VPN From your phone you can add set up and manage virtual private networks VPNs that allow ...

Page 94: ...d a VPN Configure a connection to a VPN You must have a PIN or Password screen lock set before adding a VPN Tip You may need to contact your network administrator for some of the information needed to set up a VPN connection Add a Basic VPN From home tap Apps Settings 1 Tap More networks VPN Basic VPN 2 Tap Add to configure options 3 Name Enter the name of the VPN Type Choose the type of VPN Serve...

Page 95: ...g on the type of VPN Extended authentication Aggressive mode Perfect forward secrecy PFS Disable split tunneling Algorithm suite IKE groups IKE lifetime IPsec lifetime Connection attempt timeout 4 Tap Save to save the VPN Connect to a VPN Connect to a VPN that s already set up on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap More networks VPN 3 In the VPNs section tap a VPN 4 Follow the prompts t...

Page 96: ...us Bar and then drag down to open the Notification Panel 2 Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it When your phone has disconnected from the VPN the VPN disconnected icon displays in the notification area of the Status Bar Web and Data 85 ...

Page 97: ...s Customizable shortcuts Shortcuts to favorite settings which you can customize The defaults shown here are Selective focus and HDR Rich tone Settings Access camera settings Gallery View your pictures or video and access picture sharing and editing options Mode Selector Tap to choose a shooting mode The current mode displays on the camera screen Shooting modes allow you to choose modes for automat...

Page 98: ...tags See Configure the Camera Record Videos In addition to taking pictures you can record view and send videos with your phone s built in video camera From home tap Apps Camera 1 Using the phone s screen as a viewfinder compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject While composing your shot use the onscreen options or these gestures 2 Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread t...

Page 99: ...rightness contrast saturation the red green blue color the color temperature or the Hue Effect Add an effect to the picture Portrait Adjust pictures of faces You can remove redeye brighten faces airbrush or adjust the focus on faces in the picture Decoration Add stickers and frames to your picture You can also draw on the picture and add additional images Delete Erase the current picture More opti...

Page 100: ...r 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 Beauty face Automatically enhances facial features Shot more Explore the various effects available for burst shots You can apply effects right after taking the pictures or in Studio Panorama Take multiple pictures to merge into one expan...

Page 101: ...mera ISO Set the sensitivity of the camera s light meter Location tags Store GPS location information in picture files Metering modes Choose how the Camera measures the light source Picture size Choose a default size for the pictures you take Recording mode Choose a recording mode You can choose to limit a video to a size that can be attached to a message or record in slow fast or smooth motion Re...

Page 102: ...s with your friends While viewing pictures in the Gallery scroll up the screen to view more albums Simply tap an album to view the photos or videos in that album If you have pictures or videos stored on an optional memory card not included they will be display folders they are stored in and folders are treated as albums The actual folder names will be used as the album names If you have downloaded...

Page 103: ...album from the Albums tab you can browse the photos and videos of that album in either photo pile or grid view Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen Note If no icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture tap anywhere on the screen to display them View Photos 1 From home tap Apps Gallery 2 Tap a thumbnail to view the picture While viewing a picture full screen you can use ...

Page 104: ...in addition to the picture tap anywhere on the screen to display them 1 From home tap Apps Gallery 2 Tap a video to select it When the video is displayed full screen you can use these options Share Choose a method for sharing the video Video trimmer Edit the length of the video Drag the trimmer from either end of the video to shorten the video Delete Erase the current video Tap to play the video M...

Page 105: ...old the edge of the crop box Drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box 7 To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop drag the center of the crop box to the desired position 8 Tap SAVE to apply the changes to the picture The cropped picture is saved along with the original copy in your default storage location Share Photos and Videos You can share and send...

Page 106: ...ing Bluetooth You can select several photos videos or both and send them to someone s phone or your computer using Bluetooth 1 From home tap Apps Gallery 2 Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send 3 Select the photos or videos you want to send 4 Tap the screen and then tap Share via Bluetooth In the next few steps you will be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and co...

Page 107: ...s using the Gallery app You can access Gallery Settings in two ways From the Gallery app From home tap Gallery More options Settings From Settings From home tap Apps Settings Gallery For details about Contacts settings see Gallery Settings Photos Keep all your photos backed up and organized with Google Photos From home tap Apps Photos Video Play videos stored on your phone or from your other devic...

Page 108: ...e 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 to continue playing the video in a floating window Drag the window to any location on the screen and use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window Camera and Video 97 ...

Page 109: ...ote for Bluetooth settings information see Bluetooth Settings Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset or have hands free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit It s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands free devices To listen to music with your headset or car kit the headset or car kit must support the A2DP...

Page 110: ...Settings Bluetooth 2 Tap the ON OFF switch to turn Bluetooth on 3 Make sure that the target device has Bluetooth turned on 4 Tap the target device s name in the Bluetooth devices section 5 If prompted to enter a passcode try 0000 or 1234 or consult the target device s documentation to find the passcode Tip If you still cannot reconnect to the target device follow the instructions in Disconnect or ...

Page 111: ...open the application that contains the information or file you want to send Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send Photo or video in Camera After capturing a photo on the preview screen tap Bluetooth Photos and videos in Gallery Tap a picture or video and then tap Bluetooth Tip If your phone remembers Bluetooth as a previous selection within the Camera or Gallery you can tap to the...

Page 112: ...r phone 6 When your phone receives a file transfer request notification tap Accept 7 When the file is transferred a notification displays To open the file immediately slide down the Notification Panel and then tap the relevant notification When you open a received file what happens next depends on the file type Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application For e...

Page 113: ... you can assign the new event to an account by tapping the Calendar field and then selecting an account My calendar Calendar entries that are stored locally on the phone and not part of an account Samsung Calendar Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account Google Gmail Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Google account Microsof...

Page 114: ...ne 6 Tap SAVE to store the new event and synchronize it with your selected account Event Alerts and Reminders When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled your phone alerts you and displays the event summary There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events By playing the assigned ringtone By showing the Alert screen By playing a short beep By indicating an ico...

Page 115: ... The color bars on the left side of the events indicate the type of calendar that includes the event When in Day view slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later days Month and Agenda View Month and Agenda view shows the month with a list of events for the month below While in Month and agenda view Touch and hold on a day to create a new event on that day Tap an event to view it...

Page 116: ...ws tap the calendar event you want to delete In Month view tap the date where the calendar event occurs and then tap the calendar event In Year view tap the month in which the event is located 3 Tap the event and then tap Delete DELETE or If the calendar event is recurring select Only this event or All events in series and then tap DELETE Calculator Use the Calculator app to perform mathematical c...

Page 117: ... options include Time Choose a time for the alarm Days Choose the days to use this alarm Repeat weekly When enabled the alarm will repeat every week on the selected days Alarm type Choose whether the alarm will use sound vibration or vibration and sound to alert you Alarm tone If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound choose a sound to play for the alarm Volume If you have chosen an ala...

Page 118: ... options include LAP to keep track of laps RESUME to continue timing and RESET to reset the stopwatch to 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 tab 2 Use the keypad to set the length of the timer 3 Tap START to begin the timer Drive With the Google Drive application everything that you add to your Drive from wor...

Page 119: ...r to navigate to dropbox com 1 Follow the onscreen setup and installation instructions on your target computer containing the desired files 2 Important The computer application must be installed on the computer containing the desired files This computer must have an active Internet connection Accessing Dropbox on Your Device Follow the procedures below to access the Dropbox app 1 From home tap App...

Page 120: ...ore you leave for work when the next train will arrive as you are standing on the platform or your favorite team s score while they re playing And the best part All of this happens automatically Cards appear throughout the day at the moment you need them For more information visit google com now 1 Press and hold the Home key 2 Follow the prompts to learn about Google Now and to set up your prefere...

Page 121: ... My files 2 Folders display including 3 Files stored in the phone are organized into the following categories Recent files View recently saved files Images View image files Videos View video files Audio View audio files Documents View document files Downloaded apps View downloaded apps Download history View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the phone Shortcuts Contains shortcuts to f...

Page 122: ...laris Office lets you open create and edit Word documents PowerPoint presentations Excel spreadsheets and text files Polaris Office can also open Adobe PDF Portable Document Format files From home tap Apps POLARIS Office 5 Activity Zone Activity Zone is a new application that is designed for the active outdoors type It includes a Barometer Altimeter Compass Flashlight and Stopwatch It also include...

Page 123: ... can set goals track your progress and share your results Exercise Set and manage exercise goals and track your progress You can track activities by type such as running walking cycling and hiking S Health also offers access to the Music app to work out to your favorite songs Heart rate Measure your heart rate using the heart rate sensor on the back of your phone next to the Camera flash Place you...

Page 124: ...artbeat Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes away when you rest Finally the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55 You have a family history of heart disease before age 55 You smoke or quit smoking in the past s...

Page 125: ...ome tap Apps S Voice More options Settings From Settings From home tap Apps Settings S Voice For details about S Voice settings see S Voice Settings Smart Remote Use your phone to control your TV Set top box DVR Stereos and other electronic devices Configure Smart Remote Choose your TV service and personalize your selections 1 From home tap Apps Smart Remote 2 Follow the prompts to configure the s...

Page 126: ...ave a home projector and then choose the brand of projector 5 Aim your phone at the TV and then tap Power to turn on your TV Be sure the Infrared Transmitter on the top of your phone is pointed at the TV If the TV turned on tap Yes If the TV did not turn on tap No Try the next power button Depending on the model of your TV you may need to try several buttons to find the one that works If you have ...

Page 127: ... Tap List and then touch and hold a recording to display options 3 Tap Share via and then follow the prompts to choose a method and share the file Edit a Voice Recording 1 From home tap Apps Voice Recorder 2 Tap List and then tap a recording to hear it To trim the beginning and ending of a recording tap Trim To automatically repeat a recording tap Repeat To change the playback speed of a recording...

Page 128: ...nversation or Voice memo to match the type of voice recording 3 Tap More options for options Select Choose voice recording s After selection you can Share or Delete the selected recordings or use other Menu options Sort by Choose an order to display the list Filter by category Choose a category to display only voice recordings assigned to that category Edit categories Enter and manage a list of ca...

Page 129: ...nal accessory not included that allows you to store images videos music documents and other data on your phone Important You can damage a microSD card by improper installation Please be careful when inserting removing or handling it Install a microSD Card Follow the instructions below to install an optional memory card not included 1 Using the slot provided gently lift the cover off the phone 2 Wi...

Page 130: ...otal and available memory space will be displayed Format a microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card See microSD Card for more information 1 From home tap Apps Settings Storage 2 Scroll down the screen tap Format SD card FORMAT SD CARD DELETE ALL Note Formatting erases all the data on an installed microSD card after which the files CANNOT be retrieved ...

Page 131: ...nection Swipe your finger down from the Status Bar to open the Notification Panel The Notification Panel shows the type of connection next to the connection icon To change the connection type tap it in the Notification Panel and then choose an option Media device MTP Used for most transfers You can transfer files in Windows or from a Mac Camera PTP Used for transfers of photos using camera softwar...

Page 132: ... your phone prior to starting the update process Update Your Phone Use the System Update setting to update your phone s software firmware Preferred Roaming List PRL and other features 1 From home tap Apps Settings System Update 2 Select an option Update now Check for software updates and install them if desired Auto update When enabled your phone will automatically check for updates and install th...

Page 133: ...rldwide Customer support at 1 888 226 7212 Your Phone s SIM Card for International Roaming Your phone comes with a preinstalled SIM Subscriber Identity Module card to support roaming on compatible GSM networks Note Your SIM card should be preinstalled If you need to reinstall your SIM card follow the instructions below The SIM included contains information specific to your phone and should be reta...

Page 134: ...ed to place a call Some features and services are not available in all countries For more information on services that are available while roaming visit sprint com sww Make Calls Using Plus Code Dialing Placing calls from one country to another country is simple with the Plus Code Dialing feature When placing international calls you can use Plus Code Dialing to enter the appropriate international ...

Page 135: ...ew messages If you hear the message Please enter the number of the subscriber you wish to call enter your 10 digit wireless phone number Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use To simplify accessing your Sprint Voicemail while travelling you can set up your voicemail access number as a Contacts entry Save the voicemail access number with the international dialing code to make it ...

Page 136: ...p the number to call it 2 When your voicemail answers tap enter the password and tap to access your voicemail International Data Roaming Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service can also keep you connected via email and Web browsing when travelling in countries in which Sprint offers data service Data services are available on both CDMA and GSM UMTS networks Check sprint com traveltips to determine the s...

Page 137: ...k If your phone has automatically selected a GSM network while traveling then you will need to set the phone to CDMA to access CDMA data services See Set Network Mode Options Visit sprint com sww for a list of services available in each country International Roaming Status Messages You may receive status messages under certain conditions Before contacting Sprint Worldwide Customer Support note the...

Page 138: ...e Note the numeric code turn your phone off and contact Sprint Customer Service Wrong PIN You have entered an incorrect SIM PIN number You have only three attempts to enter your PIN After a third unsuccessful attempt your phone will be locked and you will have to call Sprint Customer Service to have it unlocked Sprint sets the default to PIN off if you elect to enable the PIN then you will need to...

Page 139: ...e below When calling to report an issue the following information will be beneficial in trying to resolve your issue as quickly as possible Your wireless phone number The city and country you are travelling in Any error message that displays on your phone or that you heard when trying to place a call If the issue is with data were you able to place voice calls If the issue is with voice service we...

Page 140: ...andline Phone Canada 1 866 805 9890 Caribbean Anguilla Barbados Cayman Islands and Dominica 1 866 313 6672 Caribbean Anguilla Barbados Cayman Islands and Dominica 1 888 226 7212 France 0800 903200 Germany 0800 180 0951 Italy 800 787 986 Mexico 001 877 294 9003 Trinidad and Tobago 1 800 201 7545 United Kingdom 0808 234 6616 Note This toll free service is available on ordinary landline phones and so...

Page 141: ...ttings Search Settings Enter key words to search for settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Search and then enter key words Settings Options Configure options to make Settings easy for you to use 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap More options for these options View as Select whether to view the settings in Grid view List view or Tab view Edit quick settings Twelve quick settings appear at ...

Page 142: ...ap Apps Settings Wi Fi Calling 2 Tap the ON OFF switch to turn Wi Fi Calling off Wi Fi Settings Use Wi Fi settings to control your phone s connections to Wi Fi networks and for using Wi Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi Fi Direct devices Configure Wi Fi Settings Set up and manage wireless access points 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi 2 Tap the ON OFF switch to turn Wi Fi on 3 Configure...

Page 143: ...t to your device such as when using it as a hotspot Always allow scanning When enabled your phone will allow Google location service and other apps to scan for networks even when Wi Fi is turned off Smart network switch When enabled your phone will automatically switch between known Wi Fi networks and mobile networks Known Wi Fi networks are those you have already connected to Install certificates...

Page 144: ...tspot 2 Tap the ON OFF switch to turn Hotspot on or off Configure Hotspot Set up Hotspot to your preferences 1 From home tap Apps Settings Hotspot 2 Tap More options to set these options Configure hotspot Network SSID View and change the name of your mobile hotspot Hide my device When enabled your mobile hotspot is not visible to other Wi Fi devices during a scan Other devices can still connect to...

Page 145: ...nding IP address for assigning IP addresses to connecting devices or enter a enter a valid IPv4 address When other devices connect to your device using DHCP the IP address your phone assigns will be between the Starting IP and Ending IP Lease time When DHCP is enabled set a length of time a connected device may use an assigned IP address Maximum DHCP users When DHCP is enabled set the maximum numb...

Page 146: ...From the Bluetooth screen configure these settings Tap your device s name to enable or disable visibility to other Bluetooth devices When your device is visible other devices can find your devices during a scan Your device remains visible for the period of time set in the Visibility timeout setting Tap a paired device to connect to it or tap beside a device to change its settings Tap SCAN to searc...

Page 147: ... Bluetooth Tap Bluetooth tethering to turn tethering on Airplane Mode When you turn on Airplane mode your phone disconnects from all networks meaning you cannot use make calls send or receive messages or access the Internet It also turns off other connectivity features such as Wi Fi and Bluetooth While in airplane mode you can use other features of your device such as playing music watching videos...

Page 148: ... limit you set After enabling the setting drag the orange warning line on the graph below to set the data usage warning limit Data usage cycle Tap the menu and then choose a time period for data usage Data usage for the period displays on the graph along with usage by application below 4 Tap More options for other options Restrict background data Your device is capable of connecting to the network...

Page 149: ... When you turn Location on you are allowing Google s location service to collect anonymous location data Some data may be stored on your device and collection may occur even when no apps are running 3 After you turn Location on you can configure settings Mode Choose the method your phone uses to determine your location High accuracy When enabled your phone uses GPS information Wi Fi and mobile net...

Page 150: ...e to use the standard Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app Mobile Networks Settings Set options for network selection and data service 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap More networks Mobile networks 3 Configure options Mobile data When enabled your device connects to the mobile data network and can use the network to access the Internet and transfer information Network...

Page 151: ...ow advanced options DNS search domains DNS servers Forwarding routes 3 Tap SAVE to save the VPN settings Tip For advanced VPN setup tap Advanced IPsec VPN from the VPN screen and then follow the prompts Roaming Settings When you are outside your home network area your phone can still connect to other networks that your provider supports via roaming There may be additional costs for accessing netwo...

Page 152: ...o use these features Turn NFC On or Off Use NFC Near Field Communication to share information between your device and another NFC capable device or NFC tag by touching the devices together typically back to back For example you can beam web pages from the browser contacts from Contacts and videos from YouTube The app determines what is beamed 1 From home tap Apps Settings NFC 2 Tap the ON OFF swit...

Page 153: ...S Beam On or Off When S Beam is turned on you can send or receive data by touching your device to another NFC capable device 1 From home tap Apps Settings NFC 2 Tap the ON OFF switch to turn NFC on NFC must be turned on before you can turn S Beam on 3 Tap S Beam and then tap the ON OFF switch to turn S Beam on or off Note Tap More options Help for information about using S Beam Tap and Pay With yo...

Page 154: ...of devices allowed to connect to your device Denied devices View and manage a list of devices restricted from connecting to your device Download to Choose a location to save downloaded content from USB storage device memory or optional installed SD card not included Received files from other devices Choose how to handle incoming files from other devices from Always accept Always ask or Always reje...

Page 155: ...ngs to configure options Available options may vary depending on the type of printer and not all printers support all options Double sided printing Choose None to print one page per piece of paper or choose Long edge or Short edge to print on both sides Short edge and Long edge refer to how the pages flip when moving through multiple pages Secure Release If the optional printer supports secure rel...

Page 156: ...t your phone to your car s system using the USB cable 2 From home tap Apps Settings MirrorLink 3 Tap Connect to vehicle via USB and follow the prompts Sounds and Notifications Settings Configure the sounds and vibrations your phone plays for incoming calls notifications screen touches connections and other options Volume Settings Set the system volume level and set default volume for call ringtone...

Page 157: ...ibrations Choose vibrations to play for notifications such as for incoming calls new messages and event reminders Notification ringtone Choose a sound for notifications such as for new messages and event reminders Other sounds Dialing keypad tone Play tones when you tap keys on the Phone keypad Screen lock sound Play tones when you touch the screen to lock or unlock it Touch sounds Play tones when...

Page 158: ...end Do not disturb mode when Scheduling is enabled While locked Set whether to show or hide sensitive content and notifications when the phone is locked Application notifications Set notification options for all applications and services if available Notification access Set which applications have access to notifications Display Settings Configure settings for your phone s display Brightness Adjus...

Page 159: ...tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Display Screen rotation for options Tap the ON OFF switch beside Screen rotation to turn the option on or off Tap Smart rotation to enable the option When enabled the phone will automatically rotate the screen based on the orientation of your face to the screen Smart Stay When Smart stay is enabled your phone uses the front camera to detect your face and will not time out a...

Page 160: ... home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Display and then tap Auto adjust screen tone to enable the option Daydream The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the phone is docked or while charging You can choose to display colors or display photos stored on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Display Daydream and then tap the ON OFF switch to turn the option on When on you can con...

Page 161: ...ndicate low battery charge Notifications The LED glows blue to show that you have missed calls new messages or application events Voice recording The LED blinks blue when recording with the screen turned off Increase Touch Sensitivity When enabled the sensitivity of the touchscreen is increased to improve results when using an optional touch pen not included or when wearing gloves 1 From home tap ...

Page 162: ...e is roaming Tap the ON OFF switch to turn Dual clock on or off and then tap Set home city to choose your home time zone Clock size Choose the size of clock displayed on the lock screen Show date Enable or display the display of the current date on the lock screen Phone shortcut Display a shortcut to the Phone app on the lock screen allowing you to use the phone without unlocking the screen Camera...

Page 163: ...t date on the lock screen Camera shortcut Display a shortcut to the Camera on the lock screen You can drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step Note that Camera is the only app you can access with this method you will need to enter your screen unlock to unlock the screen Owner information Enter owner information text and then tap the checkbox to control whethe...

Page 164: ...display of the current date on the lock screen Camera shortcut Display a shortcut to the Camera on the lock screen You can drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step Note that Camera is the only app you can access with this method you will need to enter your screen unlock to unlock the screen Owner information Enter owner information text and then tap the check...

Page 165: ...play the display of the current date on the lock screen Camera shortcut Display a shortcut to the Camera on the lock screen You can drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step Note that Camera is the only app you can access with this method you will need to enter your screen unlock to unlock the screen Owner information Enter owner information text and then tap ...

Page 166: ...display in Notification Panel settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Notification Panel to configure settings Brightness adjustment Tap the checkbox to display a slider for adjusting the screen brightness on the Notification Panel Recommended apps When on your phone will display a selection of app icons on the Notification Panel according to your actions For example when you connect a headse...

Page 167: ...d then drag it to another position on the screen To turn Toolbox off touch and hold on Toolbox and then drag it to Remove To quickly access Toolbox settings touch and hold on Toolbox and then drag it to Edit One Handed Operation Settings When One handed operation is turned on you can swipe the edge of all screens to adjust the scale and position of the screen This can be useful when using your pho...

Page 168: ... to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities Use Accessibility settings to configure these features Configure Vision Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to assist users who are blind or low vision 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Accessibility Vision to configure options Switch Access Control your device using configurable key combinations You...

Page 169: ...n drag your finger across the screen to explore the screen Lift your finger to return to the regular size screen Negative colors Screen colors are reversed Color adjustment Adjusts the color of the screen if you have difficulty reading the screen because of the color Follow the prompts to fine tune screen colors Accessibility shortcut Quickly turns on accessibility features by performing a special...

Page 170: ... many features to improve accessibility related to the way you interact with touch and movement 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Accessibility Dexterity and interaction to configure options Assistant menu Assistant menu can improve device accessibility by providing quick access to important functions A shortcut appears on all screens to give you access to the Assistant menu Tap Assistant menu t...

Page 171: ...ions Direct access When turned on you can access common accessibility settings from any screen by pressing the Home Key rapidly 3 times in a row Tap the ON OFF switch to turn the feature on and then enable or disable options to display with direct access Notification reminder Phone beeps at set intervals to remind you of unread notifications Tap the ON OFF switch beside Notification reminder to tu...

Page 172: ...ou can scroll between items like pictures pages or music tracks by moving your hand up and down or left and right above the screen Tap the ON OFF switch to turn the feature on and then configure options Gallery Use air browse to move between pictures in Gallery Music Player Use air browse to change music tracks on the Music screen Music on lock screen Use air browse to change music tracks on the l...

Page 173: ...pad 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Air view and then tap the ON OFF switch to turn the feature on Accounts Settings When you set up accounts on your phone such as your Google or Samsung accounts and your email or social networking accounts you can synchronize account information between your phone and the account Types of information you can synchronize include contacts pictures videos and ot...

Page 174: ...2 Tap Backup and reset to configure backup features Back up my data Tap the checkbox to turn on automatic backup to a Google account and then set up an account for the backups Backup account When Back up my data is turned on set up a Google account for backups You can set up a new Google account or sign in to an existing account Automatic restore When Back up my data is turned on you can also turn...

Page 175: ...pps Settings 2 Tap Language and input Samsung keyboard to configure these options Select input languages Choose language s for use with Samsung keyboard When you have more than one language enabled you can slide your finger on the space bar while entering text to switch languages Predictive text Tap the ON OFF switch to turn predictive text on or off Predictive text suggests words matching your te...

Page 176: ...ys This option is only available when using QWERTY keyboards Auto capitalize When enabled predictive text automatically capitalizes words in your text based on common usage such as at the beginning of sentences Auto spacing When enabled predictive text automatically inserts spaces between words Auto punctuate When enabled a period and space are automatically entered to end a sentence when you tap ...

Page 177: ...rpreting a touch as a press and hold Show complete trace When enabled Swype displays the trace of each word until you start the next word Auto Capitalization When enabled Swype automatically capitalizes the first word of sentences Auto spacing When enabled Swype automatically inserts spaces between words as you complete them Next Word Prediction When enabled Swype predicts the next word based on t...

Page 178: ...es Languages Choose the current language for Swype and download new languages to use with Swype Gestures Learn about shortcuts you can use on the keyboard to quickly accomplish common tasks Help Learn about using Swype How to Swype Learn about using Swype Show helpful tips When enabled tips display on the screen as you enter text Version Tap to see specific version information and Nuance Communica...

Page 179: ...sic functions using voice commands Text to speech Options Text to speech TTS provides audible readout of text for example the contents of text messages and the Caller ID for incoming calls 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Language and input and then tap Text to speech options Preferred TTS engine Select Samsung text to speech engine or Google Text to speech Engine Tap to configure options Gener...

Page 180: ...ap OK to save your selection Date and Time Settings By default your device receives date and time information from the wireless network When you are outside network coverage you may want to set date and time information manually using the Date and Time settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Date and time to configure settings Automatic date and time When enabled the device takes date and tim...

Page 181: ... Power Lock Key 3 times in a row to send an emergency message to your emergency contact You should still make an emergency call to the appropriate authorities if needed Tap the ON OFF switch to turn the option on The following additional options are available Send pictures Send pictures from the front and rear cameras to your emergency contact when you press the Power Lock Key 3 times in a row Sen...

Page 182: ...gure settings Power saving mode Tap the ON OFF switch beside Power saving mode to turn the mode on or off Power saving mode must be turned on to configure settings Restrict background data When enabled your phone blocks the transfer of data in the background This may affect the performance of some apps Restrict performance Tap the ON OFF switch to turn the option on and then choose the types of pe...

Page 183: ...ional memory card is installed and is not already mounted Usually your phone mounts a memory card as soon as you install it Unmount SD card Prepare an optional installed memory card for safe removal or formatting Format SD card Permanently remove all content from an optional installed memory card After formatting the content cannot be retrieved Security Settings Configure options for securing info...

Page 184: ...hour or more to complete Start with a charged battery and keep the device on the charger until encryption is complete Interrupting the encryption process may result in the loss of some or all data 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Security and then tap an option Encrypt device Tap SET SCREEN LOCK TYPE to start and then follow the prompts to encrypt information Encrypt external SD card Tap SET SC...

Page 185: ...ownloading security updates To manually check for updates tap Check for updates Send security reports When enabled your phone will only send security reports to Samsung when it is connected to a Wi Fi network Credential Storage You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card not included and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the security certifi...

Page 186: ...ce Connect to the network and activate your device If your device is already activated use this option to view information about your plan and usage 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Activate this device and then follow the prompts to activate your device on the network System Update Settings Use System update options to update your phone s software 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap System Upd...

Page 187: ...ul information about battery status and level network information service roaming addresses for IP MAC and Bluetooth and more It also includes the phone number and username assigned to your phone Legal information Display open source licenses Google legal information Samsung legal information and a Privacy Alert Report diagnostic info When enabled your phone reports diagnostic and usage data to Sa...

Page 188: ...vice for more information and for app options such as stopping and uninstalling Tap More options for other options including sorting by app size or name or resetting app preferences Default Applications Settings If you have installed multiple apps that perform the same kind of task for example more than one messaging app you can choose the app you want to use as the default 1 From home tap Apps Se...

Page 189: ... will be locked to the time zone you select This means that times and dates will not change even if you travel to another time zone Select time zone When you enable Lock time zone choose a time zone to lock events to the time zone View today according to Set today s date and time to use a Fixed time zone or the local time zone Set snooze duration Set the length of time before the next alarm while ...

Page 190: ... checkbox beside Unavailable to reject calls with numbers that display Unavailable in Caller ID Rejection messages Create and manage text messages to send to callers when rejecting incoming calls Messages you create here are available from the incoming call screen when you use the Reject with message option To create new messages tap Add and then follow the prompts To modify an existing message ta...

Page 191: ...ctivity and the history of your communication with them displays when you receive a call 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Call Show caller information to enable or disable the option Call Alerts Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Call Call alerts to configure settings Vibrate when answered When enabled your phone will vibrate when a c...

Page 192: ...when device locked or Only when device unlocked TTY Mode A TTY teletypewriter also known as a TDD or Text Telephone is a telecommunications phone that allows people who are deaf hard of hearing or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone Your phone is compatible with select TTY phones Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY phone to ensure that it supports digita...

Page 193: ... The vibration pattern is set at the Vibrations setting Tap the checkbox beside Dialing keypad tone to enable or disable tones for keypad taps Personalize Call Sound Choose options for call audio in cases where you might need the sound softer or clearer or optimized for your right or left ear Note This option is can only be configured during a call For more details see In Call Options 1 From home ...

Page 194: ...use the keypad to enter the international dialing code 4 Tap OK to save the code 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 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Call DTMF tones to choose a tone length from Normal or Long Voicemail Settings Set options for Visual Voicemail 1 From home tap Apps Setti...

Page 195: ... left to create a message addressed to the contact Only contacts with phones When enabled only contacts with at least one phone number display in Contacts Other contacts will be hidden Sort by Choose how contacts are sorted by first or last name Display contacts by Choose how contacts are displayed by first or last name Send multiple name cards You can choose how to transfer multiple contacts when...

Page 196: ...r the subject of the email Hide checkboxes Enable or disable the display of checkboxes beside each email When checkboxes are displayed you can use them to select email s If you choose to hide checkboxes you can touch and hold on an email to temporarily display them such as when you want to select multiple emails Default display Select what s displayed after you move or delete emails You can choose...

Page 197: ...count Sync Email When enabled your phone maintains synchronization with your email account The last synchronization is displayed Sync schedule When Sync email is enabled set options for synchronizing your phone with your email account Period to sync Email Choose a time period to have your phone maintain synchronization Limit retrieval size Choose a maximum size for emails for your phone to automat...

Page 198: ...e sync options The sync options for pictures and videos affect Gallery SNS Data Management Configure options for synchronizing pictures and videos with your social networking accounts Sync via Wi Fi only When enabled Gallery will only sync pictures with your social networking accounts when connected to Wi Fi Filter by Choose a filter to apply to pictures displayed in Gallery Tag buddy When on Tag ...

Page 199: ... Settings Configure your Internet browser s privacy settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Internet Privacy to configure options Accept cookies When enabled the browser allows sites to save and read cookies Turn on location When enabled sites can access your phone s location information Suggest search terms and URLs When enabled the browser will predict related queries and popular sites base...

Page 200: ...er does not display pop up screens from websites Default storage If you have an optional installed memory card installed not included you can choose where to store browser data Websites Set advanced settings for individual websites If you have visited sites that offer advanced settings you can configure those settings here Available websites and settings depend on your browsing history Turn on not...

Page 201: ...you can add to messages Text messages Auto combination Choose whether long messages that are received in multiple parts are automatically re assembled to display as a single message Multimedia messages Group conversation Control how messages to multiple recipients are handled When enabled a single message is sent to multiple recipients When disabled a separate message is sent to each recipient Aut...

Page 202: ...ou Preview message Choose whether a short preview of new messages displays in the Lock screen and or Status Bar Emergency alerts Configure 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 ...

Page 203: ... mode S Voice Settings Configure options for using your voice to interact with your phone Tip you can also access S Voice settings from the S Voice app From home tap Apps S Voice More options Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap S Voice to configure options Language Choose a language to use for S Voice Hide offensive words Potentially offensive words are replaced with asterisks About S Voi...

Page 204: ...er Home address Configure your home address Log in to Facebook Log in to your Facebook account If you have not already installed an optional Facebook app follow the prompts to do so before logging in Sign in to Twitter Log in to your Twitter account If you have not already installed an optional Twitter app follow the prompts to do so before logging in Settings 193 ...

Page 205: ...y Books Play Newsstand Play Games Drive YouTube Photos Hangouts 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 ...

Page 206: ...es 181 Call Forwarding 36 Call Waiting 35 Caller ID 35 Calling Call alerts 180 Call rejection 179 International 123 International dialing 183 Noise Rreduction 182 Notification and status pop ups 180 Ringtones and keypad tones 182 Settings 179 Show caller information 180 US dialing 183 Camera 12 86 Charge the Battery 5 Chrome 80 Clock 106 Alarm 106 Stopwatch 107 Timer 107 World Clock 107 Cloud Sett...

Page 207: ...lay Newsstand 76 Google Play Store 69 Install an App 69 Google Search 109 Google Voice Typing 167 Configuring 29 Using 28 Google 67 95 Groups 51 Hangouts 68 Headset Jack 12 Hearing Aids 181 Heart rate sensor 12 Help 109 175 Home Screen 21 Extended 24 Shortcuts 21 Hotspot 81 Hotspot Settings 133 Import Contacts 53 In call Options 36 Infrared transmitter 12 International Data Roaming 125 Internet Se...

Page 208: ...ate 19 S Health 112 S Voice 114 S Voice Settings 192 Safety Assistance 170 Samsung Account 57 Samsung Keyboard 164 166 Scout 70 Screen Lock 151 Screen Mirroring Settings 145 SD Card 118 Remove 118 Security Settings 172 Security Update Service 174 Settings 130 Accessibility 157 Data Usage 137 Display 147 Language and Input 164 Motion 161 Wi Fi 131 Setup Screens 6 SIM Card 122 Slide 18 Smart Remote ...

Page 209: ...39 Delete messages 40 Display name 42 Listen to multiple messages 40 Options 40 Review messages 40 Set up 39 Settings 41 Voice Recorder 116 Voice Search 118 Voice Typing 28 Configuring 29 Using 28 Voicemail 38 Greeting 42 International 124 Notification 39 Password 8 Settings 183 Setup 8 Volume levels 145 VPN 82 140 Wallpaper Settings 150 Web 78 Widget adding 22 removing 23 Wi Fi 78 Settings 131 Wi...

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