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Samsung SM-G900PZWASPR User Manual

User Guide
(UG template version 15a)
[Sprint-Samsung-G900P-PP-ug-en-061516-FINAL]

Table of Contents

Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................................ 1
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................................... 1
Activate Your Phone ............................................................................................................................. 4
Complete the Setup .............................................................................................................................. 5
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................................... 6
Get Support from Sprint Zone ............................................................................................................... 7
Your Phone’s Layout ............................................................................................................................. 8
Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................................. 10
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................................. 10
Features .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Motions and Gestures ................................................................................................................. 11
Air View ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Multi Window ............................................................................................................................... 12
Touchscreen Navigation ..................................................................................................................... 14
Your Home Screen.............................................................................................................................. 17
Customize Your Home Screen ................................................................................................... 17
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................................ 20
Status Bar and Notification Panel ....................................................................................................... 21
Status Bar ................................................................................................................................... 21
Notification Panel ........................................................................................................................ 23
Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Text Input Methods ..................................................................................................................... 24
Google Voice Typing ................................................................................................................... 24
Samsung Keyboard .................................................................................................................... 25
Swype ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Tips for Editing Text .................................................................................................................... 27
Make Phone Calls ............................................................................................................................... 28
Call Using the Keypad ................................................................................................................ 28
Call from Logs ............................................................................................................................. 28
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Call from Contacts ...................................................................................................................... 28
Call a Number in a Text Message............................................................................................... 29
Call a Number in an Email or Gmail Message ............................................................................ 29
Make an Emergency Call ............................................................................................................ 29
Receive Phone Calls ........................................................................................................................... 30
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................................. 31
Dialing Options ............................................................................................................................ 31
Caller ID ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................................. 32
3-Way Calling .............................................................................................................................. 32
Call Forwarding ........................................................................................................................... 32
In-Call Options ............................................................................................................................ 33
Voicemail ............................................................................................................................................. 34
Voicemail Setup .......................................................................................................................... 34
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................................ 34
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................................. 35
Visual Voicemail .................................................................................................................................. 36
Visual Voicemail Options ............................................................................................................ 36
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ........................................................................................... 37
Change Your Main Greeting ....................................................................................................... 37
Edit the Display Name ................................................................................................................ 37
Logs .................................................................................................................................................... 38
Access Call Settings ........................................................................................................................... 40
Get Started with Contacts ................................................................................................................... 41
Access Contacts ......................................................................................................................... 41
Find a Contact ............................................................................................................................. 41
Access Contacts Settings ........................................................................................................... 42
Add a Contact ..................................................................................................................................... 42
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................................ 43
Edit a Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 43
Add or Edit Information for a Contact ......................................................................................... 43
Assign a Picture to a Contact...................................................................................................... 43
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact .................................................................................................. 44
Link Contacts .............................................................................................................................. 44
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Delete Contacts .......................................................................................................................... 44
Save a Business Card as a Contact ................................................................................................... 45
Move Contacts .................................................................................................................................... 45
Speed Dials ......................................................................................................................................... 45
Favorites ............................................................................................................................................. 46
Groups ................................................................................................................................................ 47
Share Contacts ................................................................................................................................... 49
Export and Import Contacts ................................................................................................................ 49
Google Account ................................................................................................................................... 51
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................................ 51
Sign In to Your Google Account.................................................................................................. 51
Access Gmail .............................................................................................................................. 52
Send a Gmail Message ............................................................................................................... 52
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages .......................................................................................... 52
Samsung Account ............................................................................................................................... 53
Email ................................................................................................................................................... 53
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................................. 53
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ......................................................................... 54
Compose and Send Email .......................................................................................................... 55
Reply To or Forward Email ......................................................................................................... 55
Manage Your Email Inbox ........................................................................................................... 56
Edit Email Settings ...................................................................................................................... 57
Delete an Email Account ............................................................................................................. 57
Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................................................................................................... 58
Send a Text Message (SMS) ...................................................................................................... 58
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ........................................................................................... 58
Save and Resume a Draft Message ........................................................................................... 59
New Messages Notification ......................................................................................................... 59
Manage Conversations ............................................................................................................... 60
Access Messages Settings ......................................................................................................... 61
Social Networking Accounts ............................................................................................................... 62
YouTube ...................................................................................................................................... 62
Google+ ...................................................................................................................................... 62
Hangouts ..................................................................................................................................... 63
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Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 64
Find and Install an App ............................................................................................................... 64
Open an Installed App ................................................................................................................ 64
Uninstall an App .......................................................................................................................... 65
Galaxy Apps ........................................................................................................................................ 65
Google Maps ....................................................................................................................................... 65
Google Play Books.............................................................................................................................. 65
Google Play Games ............................................................................................................................ 66
Google Play Movies & TV ................................................................................................................... 66
Google Play Newsstand ...................................................................................................................... 66
Music Apps .......................................................................................................................................... 67
Google Play Music ...................................................................................................................... 67
Music ........................................................................................................................................... 67
Sprint Fun & Games............................................................................................................................ 70
Sprint Zone .......................................................................................................................................... 70
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................... 71
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ................................................................................................................... 71
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ......................................................................... 71
Internet ................................................................................................................................................ 73
Use the Browser ......................................................................................................................... 73
Add a Bookmark ......................................................................................................................... 73
View Browser History .................................................................................................................. 74
Open New Browser Tabs ............................................................................................................ 74
Chrome ............................................................................................................................................... 74
Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks) ......................................... 75
4G LTE ........................................................................................................................................ 75
Your User Name ......................................................................................................................... 75
Data Connection Status and Indicators ...................................................................................... 76
Hotspot ................................................................................................................................................ 76
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................................... 77
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection .................................................................................. 77
Add a VPN .................................................................................................................................. 78
Connect to a VPN ....................................................................................................................... 80
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Disconnect from a VPN ............................................................................................................... 80
Camera ............................................................................................................................................... 81
Open the Camera ....................................................................................................................... 81
Take a Picture ............................................................................................................................. 82
Record Videos ............................................................................................................................ 82
Review Pictures and Videos from the Camera ........................................................................... 83
Configure the Camera ................................................................................................................. 84
Gallery ................................................................................................................................................. 86
View Photos and Videos ............................................................................................................. 88
Working with Photos ................................................................................................................... 89
Share Photos and Videos ........................................................................................................... 90
Google Photos .................................................................................................................................... 92
Video Player ........................................................................................................................................ 92
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................. 93
Turn Bluetooth On or Off ............................................................................................................. 93
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ..................................................................................... 93
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ................................................................................................. 94
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ........................................................................... 94
Send Information Using Bluetooth .............................................................................................. 95
Receive Information Using Bluetooth ......................................................................................... 96
Calculator ............................................................................................................................................ 97
Calendar .............................................................................................................................................. 97
Add an Event to the Calendar ..................................................................................................... 97
Event Alerts and Reminders ....................................................................................................... 98
View Events ................................................................................................................................ 99
Erase Events ............................................................................................................................. 100
Clock ................................................................................................................................................. 101
Drive .................................................................................................................................................. 102
Dropbox ............................................................................................................................................. 102
Download the Desktop Application ........................................................................................... 102
Accessing Dropbox on Your Device ......................................................................................... 103
Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox ................................................................................ 103
Flipboard ........................................................................................................................................... 103
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Google Now ...................................................................................................................................... 103
Google Search .................................................................................................................................. 104
Help ................................................................................................................................................... 104
Memo ................................................................................................................................................ 104
My Files ............................................................................................................................................. 104
Peel Smart Remote ........................................................................................................................... 105
Configure Peel Smart Remote .................................................................................................. 105
Polaris Office 5 .................................................................................................................................. 106
S Health ............................................................................................................................................ 106
S Voice .............................................................................................................................................. 108
Samsung+ ......................................................................................................................................... 109
Smart Manager ................................................................................................................................. 109
Voice Recorder ................................................................................................................................. 109
Voice Search ..................................................................................................................................... 112
microSD Card .................................................................................................................................... 112
Install a microSD Card .............................................................................................................. 112
Remove a microSD Card .......................................................................................................... 113
View microSD Card Memory..................................................................................................... 113
Format a microSD Card ............................................................................................................ 113
Unmount a microSD Card ......................................................................................................... 114
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer ...................................................................... 114
System Updates ................................................................................................................................ 115
Before Updating Your Firmware ............................................................................................... 115
Update Your Phone .................................................................................................................. 115
Using Settings ................................................................................................................................... 117
Access Settings ........................................................................................................................ 117
Search Settings ......................................................................................................................... 117
Settings Options ........................................................................................................................ 117
Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................................... 118
Configure Wi-Fi Settings ........................................................................................................... 118
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings ........................................................................................................... 118
Wi-Fi Direct Settings ................................................................................................................. 119
Hotspot Settings ................................................................................................................................ 120
Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................................................. 121
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Tethering Settings ............................................................................................................................. 122
Airplane Mode ................................................................................................................................... 122
Data Usage Settings ......................................................................................................................... 123
Location Settings ............................................................................................................................... 124
More Networks Settings .................................................................................................................... 125
Nearby Device Scanning Settings ............................................................................................ 125
Mobile Networks Settings ......................................................................................................... 125
VPN Settings ............................................................................................................................. 126
Roaming Settings ...................................................................................................................... 126
NFC Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 127
Turn NFC On or Off .................................................................................................................. 127
Android Beam Settings ............................................................................................................. 127
S Beam Settings ....................................................................................................................... 127
Tap and Pay .............................................................................................................................. 128
Nearby Devices Settings ................................................................................................................... 128
Printing Settings ................................................................................................................................ 129
Screen Mirroring Settings ................................................................................................................. 130
MirrorLink .......................................................................................................................................... 131
Sounds and Notifications Settings .................................................................................................... 131
Volume Settings ........................................................................................................................ 131
Additional Sound and Notification Options ............................................................................... 131
Notification Options ................................................................................................................... 132
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................ 133
Wallpaper Settings ............................................................................................................................ 134
Lock Screen Settings ........................................................................................................................ 135
Screen Lock .............................................................................................................................. 135
Set a Swipe Screen Lock .......................................................................................................... 135
Set a Pattern Screen Lock ........................................................................................................ 136
Set a PIN Screen Lock .............................................................................................................. 137
Set a Password Screen Lock .................................................................................................... 137
Set a Fingerprint Screen Lock .................................................................................................. 138
Multi Window Settings ....................................................................................................................... 139
Notification Panel Settings ................................................................................................................ 139
Toolbox ............................................................................................................................................. 140
One-Handed Operation Settings ....................................................................................................... 141
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Easy Mode Settings .......................................................................................................................... 141
Accessibility Settings......................................................................................................................... 141
Configure Vision Accessibility Settings ..................................................................................... 142
Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings .................................................................................. 143
Configure Dexterity and Interaction Settings ............................................................................ 144
Configure Other Accessibility Settings ...................................................................................... 145
Configure Accessibility Services ............................................................................................... 145
Private Mode Settings ....................................................................................................................... 146
Finger Scanner .................................................................................................................................. 146
Motions and Gestures Settings ......................................................................................................... 147
Air View Settings ............................................................................................................................... 148
Accounts Settings ............................................................................................................................. 148
Cloud Settings ................................................................................................................................... 149
Backup and Reset Settings ............................................................................................................... 149
Language and Input Settings ............................................................................................................ 150
Choose a Default Language ..................................................................................................... 150
Set a Default Input Method ....................................................................................................... 150
Samsung Keyboard Settings .................................................................................................... 150
Swype Settings ......................................................................................................................... 152
Google Voice Typing Settings................................................................................................... 153
Speech Settings ........................................................................................................................ 154
Mouse/Trackpad Settings ......................................................................................................... 155
Date and Time Settings .................................................................................................................... 155
Safety Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 155
Accessories Settings ......................................................................................................................... 156
Battery Settings ................................................................................................................................. 156
Power Saving Settings ...................................................................................................................... 157
Storage Settings ................................................................................................................................ 157
Security Settings ............................................................................................................................... 158
Device Administration ............................................................................................................... 158
Encryption ................................................................................................................................. 158
Reactivation Lock ...................................................................................................................... 159
Passwords................................................................................................................................. 159
Security Update Service ........................................................................................................... 159
Credential Storage .................................................................................................................... 160
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Advanced Settings .................................................................................................................... 160
Help ................................................................................................................................................... 160
Activate This Device.......................................................................................................................... 161
System Update Settings ................................................................................................................... 161
About Device Settings ....................................................................................................................... 161
Application Manager Settings ........................................................................................................... 162
Default Applications Settings ............................................................................................................ 163
Calendar Settings .............................................................................................................................. 163
Call Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 164
Call Rejection ............................................................................................................................ 164
Answering and Ending Calls ..................................................................................................... 165
Call-related Pop-ups ................................................................................................................. 165
Show Caller Information ............................................................................................................ 165
Call Alerts .................................................................................................................................. 166
Call Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 166
TTY Mode ................................................................................................................................. 167
Hearing Aids.............................................................................................................................. 167
Ringtones and Keypad Tones................................................................................................... 167
Personalize Call Sound ............................................................................................................. 168
Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................ 168
US Dialing ................................................................................................................................. 168
International Dialing .................................................................................................................. 168
DTMF Tones ............................................................................................................................. 169
Voicemail Settings .................................................................................................................... 169
Contacts Settings .............................................................................................................................. 169
Email Settings ................................................................................................................................... 170
Gallery Settings ................................................................................................................................. 173
Internet Settings ................................................................................................................................ 173
Messages Settings ............................................................................................................................ 175
S Voice Settings ................................................................................................................................ 177
Google Settings ................................................................................................................................. 178
Sprint Account Information and Help ................................................................................................ 179
Sprint Account Passwords ........................................................................................................ 179
Manage Your Account .............................................................................................................. 179
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Sprint Support Services ............................................................................................................ 180
Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................ 181
Intellectual Property .......................................................................................................................... 181
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ................................................................................ 181
Modification of Software .................................................................................................................... 182
Samsung KNOX ................................................................................................................................ 182
Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc. ....................................................................................... 182
Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? ......................................................... 182
Legal Information .............................................................................................................................. 183
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Get Started

The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service for the first time.

Your Phone at a Glance

The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features.

Set Up Your Phone

Before using your new phone, you must install and charge the battery.
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.
Install the Battery
1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
2. Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, and gently press the battery into place.
Getting Started 1
3. Replace the back cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage 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 1.0 meters for up
to 30 minutes. Not shockproof. Covers must be tightly closed.
Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance
This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress Protection rating system. The dust rating is 6 (highest level of protection) and the water resistance rating is 7 (water resistant up to 1.0 meter for up to 30 minutes). Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation. It is important that all compartments are closed tightly.
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.
● Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water, or to water over 1.0 meter deep for more than 30 minutes. If your device is exposed to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh water, rinse the device with fresh water immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.
● Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.
● If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the water and dust resistant features of the device may be damaged.
● The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water or in other liquids. [040616]
Note: The touch screen may not be active in water.
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Charge the Battery
1. On the bottom of the phone, gently lift the multipurpose jack cover to reveal the USB Charger/Accessory Port.
2. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Port on the bottom of the phone.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging Head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours.
Note: Your phone supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, and includes a USB 3.0 cable for higher data transfer
speeds when connected to another USB 3.0 device. You can also use USB 2.0 cables (not included) to charge and connect your phone.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
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Activate Your Phone

Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
● If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number on your account (you are swapping phones), you can activate on your computer online or directly on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone.
Activate on your phone:
• Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for
assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727
from another phone.
Tip: Do not press the Power key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power key cancels the
activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
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Complete the Setup

After you turn on your phone and activate it, your phone displays a Welcome screen. From the Welcome screen follow the prompts to set up features and preferences on your phone.
Note: In some cases, you may be able to complete the setup process before your phone has been
activated on your Sprint account.
1. At the Welcome screen, choose options, and then tap Start 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 instructions to complete setup for each topic. Tap Next, or the right arrow, to move
through the steps. You can skip options to continue to the next one. During setup, you may see these options:
Wi-Fi: By default, your phone prompts you to use Wi-Fi
®
when accessing data services. Tap a Wi-Fi access point to connect to it, or you can continue setup using your phone’s connection to the wireless network.
EULA & Diagnostic Data: Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) and then tap the
check box to confirm that you understand and agree to it terms and conditions. If you do not agree to the EULA, you cannot continue with setup. If you consent to provide diagnostic and
usage data to Samsung, tap Yes, or tap No thanks.
Got another device?: Quickly copy any Google
™
Accounts, backed up apps and data from
your existing Android™ device.
Google Account: Your phone uses your Google Account to provide access to many features
and apps. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or sign up for a new Google Account right from your phone. You can also skip signing in to your Google Account, or sign in later.
Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Backup & Restore, Location
and Communication options.
Set up payment info: Set up payment accounts for purchasing items from Google Play.  Add another email: Add additional email or Gmail
™
accounts.
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.
Reactivation lock: Protect your device in case it is lost or stolen by stopping other people
from reactivating your device after it has been reset. You need a Samsung account to use this service.
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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 different name, tap the field and enter a name.
Easy mode: Easy mode offers a simpler Home screen layout, with larger text and icons. Tap
the check box to turn on Easy mode. You can also choose Easy mode from Settings at any time.
3. Tap Finish to complete setup.
You may see a series of informational or update screens. Follow the prompts to continue.

Set Up Voicemail

Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Always use a passcode to protect against unauthorized access.
Note: Voicemail Passcode – It is strongly recommended that you create a passcode when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a passcode, anyone who has access to
your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
1. From home, tap Phone. If your screen is locked, press the Power key to turn on the display and then swipe your screen in
any direction. See Turn Your Screen On and Off.
2. Touch and hold
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your passcode.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Tip: You can also access and set up voicemail with the Visual voicemail app. From home, tap Apps >
Voicemail, and then tap Personalize now.
(1) to dial your voicemail number.
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Get Support from Sprint Zone

In addition to your phone's built-in Help menu, you can also access support for your phone and service through the preloaded Sprint Zone app.
1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Zone .
2. From the Sprint Zone main page, tap Support.
3. Tap a topic to view its contents.
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Phone Basics

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.

Your Phone’s Layout

This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout.
Features
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
● Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls.
● Proximity and light sensors: Detects the presence of objects near the phone, such as when
using air gesture or motion settings. For example, while talking on the phone the sensor detects when it is near your ear and turns off the screen to prevent accidental key presses. Detects the ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness when Automatic brightness is enabled, and when using the Camera.
● Front camera: Allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.
● Power key: Lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press
and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, Emergency Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
● Back key: Lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard.
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● Home key: Returns you to the Home screen.
● Recent apps key: Displays a list of apps you have used recently. Press and hold to configure the
Home screen.
● Volume key: Adjusts the volume of your phone’s sounds. From the Home screen, press to adjust
master volume. During calls or playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call.
● LED indicator: Glows or blinks in different colors to show status when the screen is turned off.
The LED glows red when charging, and blinks red when the battery is low; blinks blue when there’s a new notification, or when you are recording voice with the screen turned off; and glows green when the battery is fully charged and the phone is attached to a charger.
● Microphone: Allow other callers to hear you when you are using the speakerphone, and captures
sound during recording.
● Infrared transmitter: Allows you to control other devices, such as a TV.
● Heart rate monitor: Measures your heart rate when you hold your finger over the sensor, for use
with apps like S Health™. See S Health for more information.
● USB charger/accessory port: Allows you to connect the phone charger/USB cable (included)
and other optional accessories (not included).
● Speaker: Plays ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in
speakerphone mode.
● Flash: Helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and
capturing a photo or video.
● Rear camera: Lets you take pictures and record videos.
● Headset jack: Allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations.
Note: Your phone supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, and includes a USB 3.0 cable for higher data transfer
speeds when connected to another USB 3.0 device. You can also use USB 2.0 cables (not included) to charge and connect your phone.
CAUTION: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
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Turn Your Phone On and Off

Use the Power key to turn the phone on or off.
Turn the Phone On
■ Press and hold the Power key.
Turn the Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power key to display the device options menu.
2. Tap Power off > Power off to turn the phone off.
The screen remains blank while your phone is off. If the phone is off during charging, the screen displays a charging animation.

Turn Your Screen On and Off

Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power key. Pressing the Power key again will turn on
the screen and display the lock screen.
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen (times out) after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout under
Display Settings.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power key.
2. Unlock the screen:
If you are using the default screen lock, swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it.
If you have set up a screen lock, use your screen lock. See Screen Lock.
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Features

Your phone offers new features for using gestures to interact with your phone.

Motions and Gestures

Control your phone by making specific gestures with your hand above the phone’s screen.
● Air browse: When on, you can scroll through pages, or move to the previous or next item, by
moving your hand up and down, or left and right, over the screen.
● Direct call: When on, you can call the contact whose recent call log, message, or contact details
are displayed by lifting the phone to your ear.
● Smart alert: When on, your phone will vibrate to alert you to missed calls and notifications that
occurred since the last time you picked up your phone.
● Mute/pause: When on, you can mute incoming calls and pause playback by turning the phone
screen-side down, or by covering the screen with your hand. You can also use Smart pause, to have the phone pause video playback when you look away from the screen.
● Palm swipe to capture: When on, you can create 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

Air View allows you to hover your finger over items on the screen to display more information.
■ Hover over items to display information previews, extended text, or enlarged images, depending
on the type of item. For example, you can hover your finger over an event in Calendar to see event details, or hover over an album in Gallery to view the pictures in the album. You can also hover your finger over a progress bar when playing a video, to preview a scene and see elapsed time.
Configure Air View
Enable Air View features, and learn about using them.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Air view.
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Multi Window

Multi window™ allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows.
Turn Multi Window On or Off
Turn Multi window on or off in Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Multi window.
2. Tap the On/Off switch beside Multi window to enable or disable the option.
Display Multi Window
After you turn Multi window on in Settings, you can control whether the Multi window tray displays on the screen, for easy access to its features.
By default, the Multi window tray tab 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 tray, touch and hold the Back key.
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 an app to the screen to run multiple apps at the same time.
The apps display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other.
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1. Touch and hold the Back key to display the Multi window tray, and then drag apps to the
windows.
2. You can also use these Multi window options:
Adjust the size of apps in Multi window: Drag the border between the windows to a new
position.
Tap the circle at the center of the border between the windows to display More options:
• Reorder applications: Switch 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 window. The active window is the window you
touched last.
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Touchscreen Navigation

Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
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.
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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
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Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger
keyboard.
Note: You can control screen rotation with the Screen rotation setting. To make this selection, from home tap Apps > Settings > Display > Screen rotation.
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Pinch and Spread
“Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.)
Tip: Pinching any Home screen will show you options to customize Home screens, or tap a thumbnail to
go straight to another screen.

Your Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your Home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. The Home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Note: You can keep swiping in one direction to move through all the Home screens if Flipboard briefing is
turned off. The indicator near the bottom of the screen shows your current screen position. To turn off Flipboard briefing, 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, 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 and hold an app icon, and then drag it to a Home screen and release it.
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Move a Shortcut
Move a shortcut to another Home screen.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it.
2. Drag the icon to a different location, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
Remove a shortcut from the Home screen.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it.
2. Drag the icon to Remove and then release it.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Remove a Primary Shortcut
Primary shortcuts are the Phone, Contacts, Messages, Internet, and Apps shortcuts that appear at the bottom of the Home screen by default. You can remove or replace any of your primary shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it.
2. Drag it to another screen, or to Remove.
Create a Primary Shortcut
Primary shortcuts appear at the bottom of the Home screen by default. You can remove or replace any of the primary shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut.
1. From 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.
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Add a Widget
Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works as an onscreen application. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Facebook™ status windows, Gmail and email accounts, and many others.
1. From home, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, and then drag it to a Home screen and release it
Remove a Widget
1. From home, touch and hold a widget to undock it.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and release it.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
Choose Wallpapers
Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From home, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap Set as wallpaper.
Configure Home Screen Settings
Choose options for the Home screen.
1. From home, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Home screen settings, and then enable or disable these options: Transition effect: When enabled, a page-turning effect displays as you scroll through the
Home screens.
Flipboard briefing: When enabled, Flipboard briefing displays on the far-left Home screen.
For more information, see Flipboard.
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