Samsung SPH-D710AAABST User Manual

Online User Guide

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Table of Contents

Tip: Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings

listed here, try the Index on page 181.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Activating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2A. Device Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Navigation and Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard . . 23

Creating a Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

2B. Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . 26

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Receive Phone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Phone Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2C. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Wireless and Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

2D. Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

2E. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Get Started with Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

2F. Calendar & Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Alarm & Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Update Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

2G. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

2H. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Take Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Record Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

View Pictures and Videos using Gallery . . . . 100

Working with Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Share Photos and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

2I. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

3A. Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

3B. Web & Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Getting Started with Data Services . . . . . . . . . . 119

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

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Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Kies Via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

AllShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Using Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Google Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 148

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to 

Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device 151

Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 155

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

3

Introduction

This User Guide introduces you to Boost Mobile service
and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into
four sections:

⽧ Section 1: Getting Started
⽧ Section 2: Your Phone
⽧ Section 3: Service Features
⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information

section on page 148 to learn about information
that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to
read and follow the Important Safety Information
in this phone guide may result in serious bodily
injury, death or property damage.

Your Phone’s Menu

The following table outlines your phone’s main menu
structure. For more information about using your
phone’s menus, see “Navigation and Customization”
on page 14.

Tap this onscreen button to reveal these additional
options and features.

Home screen

Home screen
1: Apps

1: AllShare 2: Boost Hotspot
3: Boost Zone 4: Calculator
5: Calendar 6: Camera
7: Clock 8: Downloads
9: Email 10: Gallery
11: Gmail 12. Google+
13:Instagram 14: Internet
15: Kies air 16: Latitude
17: Local 18: Maps
19: Messenger 20: Mobile ID
21: Music Player 22: My Files
23: Navigation 24: Photo editor
25: Play Books 26: Play Magazines
27: Play Movies & TV 28: Play Music
29: Play Store 30: Polaris Office
31: Search 32: Settings
33: Social Hub 34: Talk
35: Task 36: Task manager
37: Video maker 38: Video player
39: Voice command 40: Voice recorder
41: Voice talk 42: Voicemail
43: YouTube

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2: Widgets

1: AP mobile news 2: AccuWeather.com
3: Application monitor 4: Bookmarks
5: Buddies now 6: Month
7: Agenda 8: Today
9: Classic clock 10: Simple clock
11: Funky clock 12: Modern clock
13: Contact 14: Digital clock
15: Analog dual clock 16: Digital dual clock
17: Email 18: Gmail
19: Google Play Books 20: Google Play Music
21: Google Search 22: Google+ posts
23: Latitude 24: Picture frame
25: Play Store 26: Power Saving
27: S Bookmark 28: Social Hub
29: Today Agenda 30: Traffic
31: Voice 32: Voicemail
33: Yahoo! Finance 34: YouTube

3: Shortcuts

1: Applications 2: Book
3: Bookmark 4: Contact
5: Direct dial 6: Direct message
7: Directions & Navigation 8: Gmail label
9: Kies via Wi-Fi 10: Music playlist
11: Settings shortcut

4: Folders

1: New Folder 2: All contacts
3: Contacts with phone numbers
4: Received list from Bluetooth
5: Contact
6: Recent documents 7: Starred contracts

5: Walpapers

1: Gallery 2: ID wallpapers
3: Live wallpapers 4: Wallpaper gallery
5: Wallpapers

> Add
> Wallpaper

1: Gallery 2: ID wallpapers
3: Live wallpapers 4: Wallpaper gallery
5: Wallpapers

> Search
> Notifications
> Edit

> Settings

1: Wi-F i (On/Off)

1: Wi-Fi networks 2: Scan
3: Add network

2: 4G settings (On/Off)

3: Bluetooth (On/Off)
4: Bluetooth settings

1: Bluetooth (On/Off) 2: Device name
3: Available devices 4: Scan for devices

5: Data usage

1: Mobile data 2: Set mobile data limit (On/Off)
3: Data usage cycle

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1: Airplane mode (On/Off)
2: Kies via Wi-Fi
3: VPN

1: Add VPN network

4: Wi-Fi Direct (On/Off)
5: Mobile networks

1: 3G data

Call Settings

1: Set reject messages 2: Turn on proximity sensor
3: North American dialing 4: International dialing
5: DDTM 6: TTY mode
7: Voicemail settings

Sound

1: Vol ume

1: Music, video, games, and other media
2: Ringtone
3: Notifications 4: System

2: Vibration intensity

1: Ringtone 2: Notification
3: Vibrate on screen tap

3: Silent mode

1: Off 2: Vibrate
3: Mute

4: Phone ringtone
5: Default notifications
6: Vibrate and ring (On/Off)
7: Keytones (On/Off)
8: Touch sounds (On/Off)
9: Screen lock sound (On/Off)
10: Vibration on screen tap (On/Off)

Display

1: Home screen wallpaper

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1: Gallery 2: ID wallpapers
3: Live wallpapers 4: Wallpaper gallery
5: Wallpapers

2: Lock screen wallpaper

1: Gallery 2: Wallpaper gallery

3: Clock (On/Off)
4: Weather (On/Off)
5: Weather settings

1: Unit 2: Auto refresh

6: Clock and weather position

1: Top 2: Middle
3: Bottom

7: Brightness
8: Screen mode

1: Dynamic 2: Standard
3: Movie

9: Auto-rotate screen (On/Off)
10: Screen timeout

1: 15 seconds 2: 30 seconds
3: 1 minute 4: 2 minutes
5: 5 minutes 6: 10 minutes

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11: Font style

1: Get fonts online 2: Cancel

12: Pulse notification light (On/Off)
13: Display battery percentage (On/Off)
14: Touch key light duration

1: 1.5 seconds 2: 6 seconds
3: Always off 4: Always on

15: Auto adjust screen power(On/Off)
16: Gyroscope calibration

Power saving mode

1: Pow er savi ng

1: Use power saving mode

2. Customer power saving setting
3: Learn about power saving

Storage

1: Device memory
2: USB storage
2: SD card

Battery

1: S creen
2: Android System
3: Cell standby
4: Android OS

Applications

1: Downloaded
2: On SD card
3: Running
4: All

Accounts and sync (On/Off)

1: S ync all
2: Add account

Location services

1: Google location service (On/Off)
2: GPS satellites (On/Off)
3: Use sensor aiding (On/Off)
4: Location and Google search (On/Off)

Security

1: Screen lock

1: None 2: Slide
3: Face unlock 4: Pattern
5: Pin 6: Password

2: Owner information
3: Encrypt device
4: Encrypt SD card
5: Make passwords visible (On/Off)
6: Device administrators
7: Unknown sources (On/Off)
8: Trusted credentials

1: System 2: User

9: Install from device storage
10: Clear credentials

Language and input

1: Language

1: English 2: Español

2: Default

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1: Samsung keypad 2: Swype

3: Google voice typing

1: Samsung keypad 2: Swype

4: Voice recognition

1: Google
2: Samsung powered by Vlingo

5: Voice search

1: Language
2: SafeSearch
3: Block offensive words (On/Off)
4: Personalized recognition (On/Off)
5: Google Account dashboard

6: Text-to-speech output

1: Google Text-to-speech 2: Samsung TTS
3: Speech rate 4: Listen to an example
5: Driving mode (ON/Off) 6: Driving mode settings

7: Pointer speed

Privacy

1: Factory data reset

Dock

1: Audio output mode (On/Off)

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Date and time

1: Automatic date and time (On/Off)
2: Automatic time zone (On/Off)
3: Set date
4: Set time
5: Select time zone
6: Use 24-hour format (On/Off)
7: Select date format

Accessibility

1: TalkBack (On/Off)
2: The power key ends calls (On/Off)
3: Auto-rotate screen (On/Off)
4: Speak passwords (On/Off)
5: Tap and hold delay

1: Short 2: Medium
3: Long

6: Install Web scripts

1: Allow 2: Do not allow

Motion

1: Motion activation (On/Off)
2: Tilt to zoom
3: Pan to edit
4: Double tap
5: Turn over to mute

Developer options

1: USB debugging (On/Off)
2: Development device ID
3: Allow mock locations
4: Desktop backup password
5: Strict mode enabled (On/Off)
6: Show pointer location (On/Off)
7: Show touches (On/Off)
8: Show screen updates (On/Off)
9: Show CPU usage (On/Off)
10: Force GPU rendering (On/Off)

11: Window animation scale
12: Transitiion animation scale

1: Animation is off 2: Animation scale 0.5x
3: Animation scale 1x 4: Animation scale 1.5x
5: Animation scale 2x 6: Animation scale 5x
7: Animation scale 10x

13: Do not keep activities (On/Off)
14: Limit background processes

1: Standard limit 2: No background processes
3: 1 process at most 4: 2 processes at most
5: 3 processes at most 6: 4 processes at most

15: Show all ANRs (On/Off)

System Update

1: Update PRL
2: Update Profile
3: Update Samsung Software
4: Update Firmware

About phone

1: S tat us
2: Legal information

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1: Open source licenses 2: Google Legal
3: License settings 4: Privacy Alert from Boost

3: Model number
4: Android version
5: Baseband version
6: Kernel version
7: Build number
8: Hardware version

In Use Menu

1: Add call/Merge 2: Keypad
3: End call 4: Speaker
5: Mute (On/Off) 6: Bluetooth

WARNING: If your Samsung Galaxy S II phone has a

touchscreen display, please note that a
touchscreen responds best to a light touch from
the pad of your finger. Using excessive force
when pressing on the touchscreen may damage
the tempered glass surface and void the
warranty. “4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty” on
page 157

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Section 1

Getting Started

1A. Setting Up Service

⽧ Setting Up Your Device (page 2)
⽧ Activating Your Device (page 3)
⽧ Making Calls (page 4)
⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4)
⽧ Account Passwords (page 5)
⽧ Getting Help (page 5)

Setting Up Your Device

Install the battery by:

1. Grasping the device firmly and locating the cover

release latch.

2 1A. Setting Up Service

2. Placing your finger nail in the opening and firmly

“pop” the cover off the device (similar to a soda
can).

Caution!: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.

Doing so may damage the cover.

Note: If your device is activated, it turns on, searches for Boost

Mobile service, and enters standby mode.

3. Insert the battery into the opening in the back of

the device, making sure the connectors align and
gently press down to secure the battery.

4. Position the battery cover over the battery

compartment and press down until you hear a
click.

5. Press and Hold to turn on the device.

Unlocking Your Device Screen

䊳 To unlock your phone from this screen, swipe

upward with your finger on the screen.

Activating Your Device

To activate your new phone, please refer to the
Activation Instructions included within the Getting
Started Guide.

For additional support information visit us at:
www.boostmobile.com

– or –

Call Boost Customer Care at
(

1-888-266-7848).

1-888-BOOST-4U 

1A. Setting Up Service 3

Setting Up Service

Mobile ID

An exclusive service from Boost Mobile, Mobile ID is
loaded with a variety of “ID packs” for Android powered
phones. Each pack is a customized experience of the
best applications, widgets, shortcuts, wallpapers and
ringers.

You can install as many as many as six ID packs
including MyID at any one time, and you can easily
switch from one ID Pack to another without losing any
applications already installed.

Installing Your First ID Pack

1. Press and tap > Mobile ID.

Note: Your device must be activated, your battery should be

fully charged, and you should be in a network coverage
area before you install an ID Pack.

2. On the Choose Your ID screen, tap Get New ID

Packs.

3. Touch an ID Pack on the Mobile ID > Get New ID

Packs screen. Read the information screen for a

description of the ID Pack and touch

4. Touch Agree to accept the Terms & Conditions.

4 1A. Setting Up Service

Install.

5. If prompted, touch Continue on any following

screens until you see the progress icon in the
upper-left corner of your screen.

Making Calls

1. From the Home screen, tap and use the

on-screen keypad to enter the number you wish to
dial.

2. Tap to make the call.

Ending a Call

䊳 Tap the key.

End Call

Setting Up Your Voicemail

Your device automatically transfers all unanswered
calls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or
turned off. You should set up your Voicemail and
personal greeting as soon as your device is activated.
Always use a password to protect against unauthorized
access.

1. Press then press and hold .

2. Follow the system prompts to:

䡲 Create your password.
䡲 Record your name announcement.
䡲 Record your greeting.

Note: Voicemail Password

Boost Mobile strongly recommends that you create a
password when setting up your voicemail to protect
against unauthorized access. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your device is able to
access your voicemail messages.

Account Passwords

As a Boost Mobile customer, you enjoy unlimited
access to your personal account information, your
voicemail account, and your data services account. To
ensure that no one else has access to your information,
you will need to create passwords to protect your
privacy.

Voicemail Password

You will create your voicemail password (or passcode)
when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your
Voicemail” on page 4.

Getting Help

Managing Your Account

Online: www.boostmobile.com

䢇 Access your account information.
䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your Boost

Mobile service plan).

䢇 View and add money to your account.
䢇 Enroll in Auto Re-Boost to make automatic

payments.

䢇 Purchase accessories.
䢇 Shop for the latest Boost Mobile phones.
䢇 View available Boost Mobile service plans and

options.

䢇 Learn more about data services and other products

like games, ringtones, wallpapers, and more.

From Any Other Phone

䢇 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848).

1A. Setting Up Service 5

Setting Up Service

411

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

A per call charge and standard airtime fee may apply
depending on your plan.

䊳 Tap .

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Section 2

Your Phone

Your Device

2A. Device Basics

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Phone Front View

⽧ Your Device (page 8)
⽧ Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 11)
⽧ Viewing the Display Screen (page 11)
⽧ Battery and Charger (page 13)
⽧ Navigation and Customization (page 14)
⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number (page 23)
⽧ Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard (page 23)
⽧ Creating a Google Account (page 25)

8 2A. Device Basics

mbient Light and

Proximity Sensor

Self Camera

Lens

Earpiece

Touchscreen

Menu Key

Home Key

Proximity
Sensor

LED

Search Key

Back Key

Key Functions

䢇 Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor uses the ambient

light level to adjust keypad access. If the light path is
blocked, for example, when holding the phone close
to your ear, the touch screen will turn off.

䢇 Self Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and

videos of yourself when you set the camera shooting
mode to Front portrait.

䢇 Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated

prompts.

䢇 Touchscreen displays all the information needed to

operate your device, such as the call status, the
Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides
one-touch access to all of your features and
applications.

䢇 Menu Key allows you to access your device’s main

functions menu: Add, Manage apps, Wallpaper,
Search, Notifications, and Settings. While in a menu,
press to open a list of actions available from the
current screen or onscreen option.

䢇 Home Key returns you to the Home Screen. Press and

hold to open the recently-used applications window.

䢇 Back Key When in a menu, pressing the Back key

returns you to the previous menu, closes a dialog
box, or exits an onscreen menu/option.

䢇 Search Key launches the Google search option.
䢇 Status Bar Icons provide information about your

device’s status and options, such as signal strength,
wireless technology, ringer setting, messaging, and
battery charge.

䢇 LED Indicator lights when charging, you have missed

events, or incoming notifications. The light turns on
by default unless you turn it off.

䢇 Proximity Sensor uses the ambient light level to

adjust keypad access. If the light path is blocked, for
example, when holding the phone close to your ear,
the touch screen will turn off.

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Device Basics

Phone Camera and External Views

Power/Lock

Button

Speaker

Charger/
Accessory Jack

Flash

Camera

Mic

3.5mm
Headset Jack

Volume
Buttons

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䢇 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in an

optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.

CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into

the incorrect jack may damage the device.

䢇 Power Button lets you turn the device on or off, 

or turn off the touchscreen display.

䡲 When the screen is turned off, press once to

return to Screen lock mode.

䡲 While the device is unlocked and not on an active

call, press and hold to display the Phone options
menu (Silent mode, Airplane mode, Power off).

䢇 External Speaker lets you hear the different ringers

and sounds. You can mute the ringer when receiving
incoming calls by pressing the volume button. The
speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in
speakerphone mode.

䢇 Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the

phone charger or a USB cable (included).

CAUTION!

Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may
damage the device.

䢇 Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly

when you are speaking to them.

䢇 Camera flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light

environments when the camera is focusing and
capturing a photo or video.

䢇 Volume Buttons allows you to adjust the ringer

volume in standby mode, the voice volume during a
call, and media playback volume.

䢇 Camera Lens as part of the built-in 3.0 megapixel

camera, this lens lets you take pictures and videos

䢇 microSD Card* Slot lets you use a microSD card to

expand the memory of your phone.

Note: *microSD Card not included. Must be purchased

separately.

䢇 Camera Button lets you activate the camera and

camcorder and take pictures and videos.

Turning Your Phone On and Off

1. Press and hold until the phone 

switches on.

2. Sweep your finger across the screen to unlock 

the phone.

Turning Your Phone Off

1. To switch off the phone, press and hold ,

until the

2. Tap Power

Device options

off

to switch off the phone.

screen displays.

3. At the Power off prompt, tap OK.

Viewing the Display Screen

Your device’s display screen provides information
about your device’s status and options. This list
identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s
display screen:

Status Bar – Status Icons

Signal Strength – Shows your current signal

strength. (More bars = stronger signal.)

Battery Strength – Shows your current battery

charge level. (Icon shown is fully charged.)

Battery Charging – Shows your current battery

charge level and indicates it is charging.

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Status Bar – Status Icons

Battery Critical – Shows your current battery

charge level requires attention and your device
will soon shut off.

Wi-Fi Connected – Wi-Fi is connected, active

and communicating with a Wireless Access
Point (WAP).

Wi-Fi Direct Connected – Displays when Wi-Fi

Direct is active and configured for a direct
connection to another compatible device in the
same direct communication mode.

3G Available – Boost 3G data service is

available.

3G Communicating – Boost 3G data service is

active and communicating.

Airplane Mode On – Your device will not make

or receive calls or provide data access. Local
applications are still available.

Data Synchronization – Application sync is

active and synchronization is in progress for
Gmail, Calendar and Contacts.

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Status Bar – Status Icons

Mobile ID – Mobile ID is available for installation.

Alarm Event – Shows you have an upcoming

alarm event.

Silence – All incoming sounds are turned off.

Mute – All sound are turned off.

Vibrate – The ringer is set to vibrate only.

Status Bar – Notification Icons

Missed Call – You missed an incoming call.

New Email – You received a new email or text

message.

New Gmail – You received a new Gmail

message.

New Voicemail – You received a voicemail

message.

Status Bar – Notification Icons

USB Connection – The device has detected an

active USB connection.

System Updates Available – A new system

update is available for download.

Downloading – The phone is currently

downloading an application.

Download Successful – A recent software

download was successfully downloaded.

Kies air Connection – Phone is connected to a

PC using Kies air.

Samsung Notification – Samsung Account

requires activation.

Battery and Charger

WARNING: Use only Samsung-approved batteries and

chargers with your device. The failure to use a
Samsung-approved battery and charger may
increase the risk that your device will overheat,
catch fire or explode, resulting in serious bodily
injury, death or property damage.

Battery Capacity

Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is
fully drained.

Note: Watch your device’s battery level indicator and charge

the battery before it runs out of power.

Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate
mode, browser use and other variables may reduce the
battery’s talk and standby times.

Installing the Battery

䊳 See “Setting Up Your Device” on page 2.

Removing the Battery

1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose

any stored numbers or messages.

2. Grasp the device firmly, locate the cover release

latch, and then place your fingernail in the opening
and firmly “pop” the cover off the device.

3. Carefully remove the battery from the device.

WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion

battery as you can be burned.

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Charging the Battery

Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If
your battery level becomes too low, your device
automatically turns off and you will lose any information
you were just working on.

Always use a Samsung-approved desktop charger,
travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your
battery.

䊳 Plug the first end of the charger into the phone’s

charger jack and the other end into an electrical
outlet.

With the Samsung-approved Li-Ion battery, you can
recharge the battery before it completely runs down.

Navigation and Customization

The Samsung Galaxy S II is a touch-sensitive device
which allows you to select onscreen options with a
single tap, and also scroll through long menu lists.
Simply slide up and down through the display with
your fingertip.

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Tip: Some menu options are also accessed by pressing and

holding an onscreen item, such as a Contact entry from
the Contacts tab.

Home Screen Overview

The Home Screen is the starting point for many
applications and functions, and it allows you to add
items like application icons, shortcuts, folders, or
widgets to give you instant access to information and
applications.

Press from any menu to access the default page.

䢇 Status bar, located at the top of the screen, displays

both Notification and Status icons.

Status

Notification

Main
Display

Shortcuts

Widgets

App tab

䢇 Status area displays icons associated with the status

of the device such as communication, coverage,
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi communication, battery levels,
GPS, etc.

䢇 Notification area displays icons associated with end-

user notifications such as: email messages, calls
(missed, call in progress), new voicemail, upcoming
events, a USB connection, and text/MMS.

䢇 Main Display a customizable screen that provides

information about notifications and device status,
allows access to application widgets.

䢇 Shortcuts are icons that launch available device

applications such as Camera, Samsung App, and
Play Store.

䢇 Widgets are self-contained onscreen applications

(not shortcuts). These can be placed onto any of the
available screens (Home or Extended).

䢇 Extended Home Screens are screens that extend

beyond the current visible screen width to provide
more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.

䡲 There are seven available screens. Three of those

screens are populated with default shortcuts or
widgets, and four empty screens to customize.
There are seven white dots in the middle, lower
portion of the screen. The boldest, white dot
indicates the current page.

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Note: The Status bar is visible across all Home screens.

Screen #3 is the Home screen.

䢇 Applications tab accesses all of your available

applications. Some of these applications also exist as
Widgets to place onto an available screen.

Using the Applications Tab

All of the application icons are accessed through this
tab.

1. Press and tap to open the tab.

2. Scroll through the list and tap an icon to launch the

associated application.

Applications

The following is a listing of some sample applications
available using the Applications tab.

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Application Icons

AllShare - allows your phone to stream photos,

music and videos from its memory to other
Digital

Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified phones.
Your phone can also play digital content

streamed from other DLNA certified phones.

Boost Hotspot Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn

your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature
works best

when used in conjunction with 4G data services
(although 3G service can also be used).

Boost Zone - Lets you stay connected to all the

latest news and information from Boost Mobile.
Included here are, news, feedback, featured
applications and trips/tricks for your device
(page 114).

Calculator – Launches the onscreen calculator

application (page 84).

Calendar – Launches the Calendar applications

that syncs itself to either your Google or

®

calendar (page 80). Events can only

Outlook
be synced to a managed account (page 51).

Application Icons

Camera – Launches the built-in camera

(page 94).

Clock – Accesses the alarm and media

application screen (page 83).

Contacts – Displays the Contacts tab listing

current contacts, synced from either your
Google or Outlook account (page 69). Contacts
can only be synced to a managed account
(page 50).

Downloads – Allows you to view your

downloaded applications.

Email – Provides access to both your Outlook

(Exchange Server-based) email and Internet
email accounts (such as Google, MSN Live, etc.,
page 129).

Gallery – Displays a Gallery of photos and

videos stored on the microSD card (page 100).

Gmail – Provides access to your Gmail account

(page 130).

Application Icons

Google + - Google+ makes messaging and

sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can
set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get
updates from your Circles, use Messenger for
fast messaging with everyone in your Circles, or
use Instant Upload to automatically upload
videos and photos to your own private album on
Google+.

Internet – Launches the Web browser

(page 120). The browser is fully optimized and
comes with advanced features to enhance
Internet browsing on your device.

Kies air - Kies air allows you to sync your

Windows PC wirelessly with your phone
provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi
network. You can view call logs, videos, photos,
bookmarks, IMs, and even send SMS messages
from your home computer.

Latitude – Lets you see your friends' locations

and share yours with them. The application also
lets you See your friends' locations on a map or
in a list (page 145).

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Application Icons

Local – Allows others to find your business on

local search results using either Google Search
or Google Maps (page 145).

Maps – Launches Google Maps for mobile that

helps you find local businesses, locate friends,
view maps and get driving directions
(page 145).

Messaging – Provides access to your text

messaging application (SMS) (page 115).

Messenger - Messenger allows you to bring

groups of friends together into a simple group
conversation. When you get a new conversation
in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your
phone.

Mobile ID – An exclusive service from Boost

Mobile, Mobile ID is loaded with a variety of “ID
packs” for Android powered phones. Each pack
is a customized experience of the best
applications, widgets, shortcuts, wallpapers and
ringers (page 4).

Music Player – Launches the built-in Music

Player (page 139).

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Application Icons

My Files – Lets you view supported image files

and text files on your microSD card (page 85).

Navigation – Launches a built-in GPS feature,

giving you access to a number of location­based services (page 144).

Phone – Access the phone keypad (page 26).

Photo Editor – provides basic editing functions

for pictures that you take on your phone. Along
with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast,
and color it also provides a wide variety of
effects used for editing the picture.

Play Books – Allows you to purchase and

download ebooks from the Google ebooks
Website (page 139).

Play Magazines – Allows you to purchase and

download magazines to view on your phone.

Play Movies & TV – Allows you to rent movies

and watch tv on your phone (page 139).

Application Icons

Play Music – While online, you can play music

added to your music file as well as any music
copied from your PC. While offline, listen to
music you have copied from the PC (page 140).

Play Store – Google Play Store provides access

to downloadable applications and games to
install on your phone (page 143).

Polaris Office – Polaris Office Mobile for Android

is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite. This
application provides a central place for
managing your documents online or offline.

Search – Provides an onscreen Internet search

engine powered by Google™.

Settings – Access the device’s built-in Settings

menu (page 38).

Social Hub– With Social Hub, you can now

easily and intuitively satisfy all of your relevant
communication needs from one integrated user
experience. E-mails, instant messaging, social
network contents, and calendar contents from all
major service providers are available.

Application Icons

Tal k – Launches Google Talk application that

lets you chat with family and friends over the
Internet.

Tas k – the Task application you can create a

task list of things you need to do and check
them off after the task is complete.

Task Manager – The Task manager application

provides information about the processes and
programs running on your phone, as well as the
memory status. It can also be used to terminate
processes and applications.

Video Maker – Video Maker allows you to

custom-make your own videos. You can add
themes, music, pictures, and other videos to you
video.

Video player – Launches the video player and

plays video files stored on your microSD card
(page 101).

Voice Command – With the Voice command

application you can use your voice to perform
operations that you would normally have to do
by hand such as dialing a phone number,
texting a message, playing music, etc.

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Application Icons

Voice Recorder – The Voice recorder allows

you to record an audio file up to one minute
long and then immediately send it as a
message.

Voice Talk – With the Voice talk application you

can use your voice to perform operations that
you would normally have to do by hand such as
dialing a phone number, texting a message,
playing music, etc.

Voicemail – Dials the voicemail service for

activation. After initial use, dials the voice
mailbox to access messages (page 4).

YouTu be – Launches the YouTube to watch

videos on YouTube (page 106).

Customizing Your Home Screen

You can customize your Home Screen by doing the
following:

䢇 Adding Applications
䢇 Add Widgets
䢇 Adding Folders
䢇 Changing the Background (Wallpaper)

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Creating Shortcuts

Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the
home screen.

1. Press .

2. Navigate to the desired Home Page and tap

to display your current applications.

3. Scroll through the list and locate your desired

application.

4. Touch and hold the application icon. This creates

an immediate shortcut of the selected icon and
closes the Applications tab.

5. While still holding the onscreen icon, position it on

the current page. Once complete, release the
screen to lock the new shortcut into its new
position on the current screen.

Adding Items from the Home Screen

1. Press .

2. Navigate to the desired Home Page.

3. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home

screen.

4. Tap Add to home > Widgets, then touch the Apps

tab.

5. Touch and hold the application icon. This creates

an immediate shortcut of the selected icon and
closes the Applications tab.

6. While still holding the onscreen icon, position it on

the current page. Once complete, release the
screen to lock the new shortcut into its new
position on the current screen.

Deleting a Shortcut

1. Press .

2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks

it from its location on the current screen.

3. Drag the icon down toward the lower-right portion

of the screen to the Delete icon and release it. As
you place the shortcut into the Trash, both items
turn red.

Note: This action does not delete the application, it simply

removes the shortcut from the current screen.

Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts

You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the
exception of the Apps shortcut. The primary shortcuts
are the bottom row of application shortcuts that remain
static on all home screens (by default Phone, Contacts,
Messaging, Internet, and Apps).

Note: Before replacing a primary shortcut, you must first add

the replacement shortcut to the Home Screen.

1. Press .

2. Touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to

replace and then drag it to an empty space on any
Home screen.

3. Touch and hold the new shortcut and then drag it

to the empty space in the row of primary shortcuts.
The new primary shortcut displays on all Home

screens.

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Adding and Removing Widgets

Widgets are self-contained applications that reside
either in your Widgets tab or on the main or extended
Home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears
as an onscreen application. Widgets can include
Contacts shortcuts, bookmarks, Facebook status
windows, Gmail and email accounts, and many other
types of applications.

Adding a Widget

1. Press .

2. Navigate to the desired Home Page.

3. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home

screen.

4. Tap Add to home > Widgets, then touch the Widgets

tab.

5. Touch and hold an available Widget to position it

on the current screen.

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Removing a Widget

1. Press .

2. Touch and hold the desired widget. This unlocks it

from its location on the current screen.

3. Drag the widget down toward the lower-right

portion of the screen to the Delete icon and release
it. As you place the Widget into the Trash, both
items turn red.

Adding Folders

1. Press .

2. Navigate to the desired Home Page.

3. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home

screen.

4. Tap Folder.

A new, untitled folder is added to the Home screen.

5. Tap the folder and enter a new name for this folder

in the

Unnamed folder field.

Changing the Background Wallpaper

You can customize the screen’s wallpaper image on
the Home screen, Lock screen, or you can place the
same image on both the Home and lock screens.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Select the screen(s) in which to change the

wallpaper. Selections:

Lock screen wallpaper.

Home screen wallpaper or

3. Select a location in which to search for wallpaper,

then select a wallpaper image. Selections are:

Gallery, ID wallpapers, Live wallpapers, Wallpaper
gallery or Wallpapers.

Displaying Your Phone Number

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > About phone >

Status. (Your phone number and other phone

information displays.)

Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard

The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY
keyboard.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

input.

2. Tap to the right of Samsung keyboard to

access these options:

䡲 Portrait keyboard types: Select text input method.

Choose from

䡲 Input language: Select the text input language.

Choose from either

䡲 XT9: Enables the predictive text entry mode. This

must be enabled to gain access to the advanced
settings. Tap Predictive text to access the
advanced settings.

䡲 XT9 Advanced settings: The following XT9

Advanced settings are only available if the XT9
field has been selected.

Qwerty or 3x4 keyboard.

English, or Español.

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● Word completion: to set how many letters

should be entered before a prediction is
made.

● Spell correction: to correct typographical errors

by selecting from a list of possible words that
reflect the characters of the keys you tapped
as well as the characters of nearby keys.

● Next word prediction: to enable word

prediction for the next word.

● Auto-append: to automatically add predictions

to the word you are typing.

● Auto-substitution: to automatically

replacewords that you are typing. This option
will help for accidental misspellings.

● Regional correction: to set the device to

automatically correct mistyped words
according to normal spelling for your region.

● Recapture: to set the device to re-display the

word suggestion list when you select the
wrong word from the list.

● XT9 my words: to add the new word in the

Register to XT9 my words.

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● XT9 auto-substitution: to add words to

substitute (for example youve becomes
you’ve).

䡲 Continuous input: Enter text by sliding your finger

across the keyboard without lifting your finger.

䡲 Keyboard swipe: Swipe the keyboard horizontally

between letters and symbols.

䡲 Handwriting: The phone recognizes onscreen

handwriting and convert it to text.

䡲 Voice input: Activates the Voice input feature. This

feature uses Google’s networked speech
recognition application to convert speech into text.

䡲 Auto capitalization: Automatically capitalizes the

first letter of the first word in each sentence
(standard English style).

䡲 Auto-punctuate: Automatically inserts a period at

the end of a sentence when you tap the space
bar twice while using the onscreen QWERTY
keyboard.

䡲 Character preview: Provides an automatic preview

of the current character selection within the text
string. This is helpful when multiple characters are
available within one key.

䡲 Tutorial: Launches a brief onscreen tutorial

covering the main concepts related to the
Samsung keyboard.

Creating a Google Account

You will need a Google account to access several
device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google
Talk, and the Google Play Store applications. Before
you are able to access Google applications, you must
enter your account information. These applications
sync between your device and your online Google
account.

1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and

navigate to

2. On the main page, click create an account for free.

3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free

account.

www.google.com.

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⽧ Making Calls (page 26)

2B. Making and Answering



Calls

⽧ Receive Phone Calls (page 28)
⽧ Phone Call Options (page 29)
⽧ Voicemail (page 32)

Making Calls

There are several convenient ways to place calls from
your phone.

䢇 Using the Keypad
䢇 From Logs
䢇 From Favorites
䢇 From Contacts
䢇 Call a Number in a Text Message
䢇 Email Message
䢇 Call Emergency Numbers

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Call Using the Keypad

The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using
the phone’s dialer screen.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the number keys on the dialpad to enter the

phone number.

Tip: As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that

match. If you see the number you want to dial, tap it to
place the call immediately without entering the rest of the
number.

3. Tap to place the call.

4. Tap to end the call.

End Call

Calls From Logs

All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded
in the Call log. You can place a call to numbers or
contacts that display in this area.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays.

3. Tap the contact to call, then tap to place a

call.

Tip: Swipe the entry left to right to place a call or from right to

left to send a message.

Call from Contacts

You can place calls directly from your Contacts list
using either of the following procedures.

4. Press and tap .

5. Tap the contact you want to call and then tap

to place a call.
– or –

1. Touch and hold the picture icon to the left of the

contact or number.

2. Tap to call.

Call a Number in a Text Message

While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a
number that is in the body of the message. For more
information, see “Text Messaging (SMS)” on page 115.

1. Press and tap .

2. Open the message then tap the phone number.

Tip: You can also call the number from with you received a

text or MMS message. Tap the name at the top of the
conversation and then tap a phone number.

3. Ta p Call to dial the number.

Call a Number in an Email 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. Press and tap or tap > .

2. Open the message with the phone number and

then tap the phone number.
The Phone screen opens, with the phone number

automatically filled in and ready to dial.

3. Tap to place the call.

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Making Calls

Call Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 even if the phone’s screen is
locked or your account is restricted.

To call the 911 emergency number when the phone’s
screen is locked with a screen lock:

1. Press and tap .

2. Dial 911 and press .

To call the 911 emergency number normally or when your
account is restricted:

1. Press and tap .

2. Dial 911 and press .

Receive Phone Calls

When you receive a phone call from a contact, the
Incoming call screen display the caller ID icon, name,
and phone number of the calling party. When you
receive a phone call from someone not stored in
Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone
number display on the Incoming call screen.

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Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls are automatically

sent to voicemail.

Answer an Incoming Call

The following procedure shows you how to answer an
incoming call.

䊳 When the call comes in, touch and slide to

the right to answer the call.

Mute the Ringing Sound

You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by
press the volume button down.

Reject an Incoming Call

䊳 When you receive an incoming call, touch and

slide to the left.

Reject a Call with a Text Message

You can automatically reject an incoming call and
send a text message to the caller.

1. Touch and slide up Reject call with message.

2. Select an existing message and tap Send.

– or –

䊳 Ta p Create new message to compose a new text

message.

Phone Call Options

Dialing Options

1. Press while dialing a call.

2. Tap one of the following options:

䡲 Contacts: Choose a caller from your Contacts list.
䡲 Add to Contacts: Adds this number to the

Contacts list. For more information, see “Add a
Contact” on page 70.

䡲 Speed dial setting: Displays the contacts assigned

to numbers 2 through 100. The number 1 is
reserved for Voicemail.

䡲 Add 2-sec pause: Adds a 2-second pause to this

number.

䡲 Add wait: Adds a pause to the calling sequence

until you tap a key to continue.

䡲 Settings: Displays the Call settings menu. see

“Call Settings” on page 41.

Caller ID

Caller ID identifies a caller by displaying the phone
number of the incoming caller.

To hide your number when making a call, follow these
steps.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the Keypad tab.

3. Tap .

4. Enter a phone number, then tap .

Call Waiting

When you are on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to
incoming calls by sounding a tone. Your phone’s
screen informs you that another call is waiting and
displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available).

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Making Calls

To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:

1. Slide to the right to place the first caller on

hold and answer the second call.

2. Tap Swap to switch back to the first caller.

3-way Calling

Note: With 3-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
depending on your service plan.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the Keypad tab.

3. Enter a number and tap .

4. When the number connects, tap the Add call

menu and dial the second number.
The first caller is placed on hold while dialing the

second number.

5. Tap Merge to merge the calls into a three-way all.

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Note: If one person hangs up during the call, you and the

remaining person stay connected. If you are first to
hang up, all callers are disconnected.

Call Forwarding

Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls
to another phone number – even when your phone is
turned off. You can continue to make calls from your
phone when you have activated Call Forwarding.

Important: You are charged a higher rate for forwarded calls.

To activate Call Forwarding:

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap .

3. Enter the area code and number in which to

forward calls.

4. Tap . A tone confirms Call Forwarding

activation.

To deactivate Call Forwarding:

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap .

3. Tap . A message displays and a tone plays

to confirm deactivation.

In-call Options

While on a call, a number of onscreen options display.
Tap an option to select it.

䢇 Add call: Displays the keypad so you can dial another

number.

䢇 Keypad: Displays the keypad.
䢇 End call: Terminates the call.
䢇 Speaker: To hear audio through the speaker.
䢇 Mute/Unmute: Mutes the microphone. Tap again to

unmute.

䢇 Headset: Connects to a Bluetooth headset. Tap again

to disconnect.

Press for more options:

䢇 Contacts: Displays the Contact list.

Speed Dialing

You can assign a shortcut to dial a phone number in
your Contacts List for speed dialing. There are one
hundred available numbered spaces. The number 1 is
reserved for Voicemail.

Assign a Speed Dial Number

1. Press and tap .

– or –
Press and tap .

2. Press > Speed dial setting.

3. Tap a Not assigned slot, then tap a contact to

assign to this number.
The selected number displays in the speed dial

number area.

Remove a Speed Dial Number

1. Press and tap .

2. Press > Speed dial setting.

3. Press > Delete.

4. Tap the next to the speed dial entry to remove.

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Edit a Speed Dial Number Location

1. Press and tap .

2. Press > Speed dial setting.

3. Press > Change order.

4. Tap the entry to move. The entry highlights.

5. Tap a Not assigned space to move the entry to this

location.

Voicemail

The phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls
to voicemail, even when the 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 password to protect against unauthorized
access.

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Set Up Voicemail Through the Phone Application

The following steps will guide you through setting up
your voicemail using the Phone application.

Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered
calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch and hold to dial voicemail.

3. Follow the prompts to:

䡲 Create a password.
䡲 Record a name announcement.
䡲 Record a greeting.

Retrieve Voicemail Messages

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch and hold to dial voicemail.

3. When connected, follow the voice prompts from

the voicemail center.

Note: If you previously set up Visual Voicemail, that

application launches and directs you to visual
voicemail. For more information, see “Visual Voicemail”
on page 33.

Voicemail Notification

There are several ways the phone alerts you to a new
message.

䢇 Playing the assigned ringtone type.
䢇 Displaying within the Notifications area of the Status

bar when a single new unheard voicemail message
is received.

Visual Voicemail

Visual Voicemail provides a quick and easy way to
access voicemail. You can locate one message without
listening to every voicemail message. This new feature
periodically retrieves caller information from all of the
current voicemails and populates a list with the caller
name and number, along with the length of time and
priority level of the voicemail message.

Set Up Visual Voicemail

Setting up Visual Voicemail uses the same procedures
as setting up regular voicemail.

Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered
calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off.

1. Press and tap Voicemail.

The first time you access the Voicemail application
the Personalize your voicemail prompt displays.

2. Ta p Personalize now to access the voicemail setup

program.

3. Follow the system prompts to:

䡲 Create a password.
䡲 Record a name announcement.
䡲 Record a greeting.

Important: Voicemail Password - Sprint strongly

recommends that you create a password when
setting up your voicemail to protect against
unauthorized access. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your phone is able to
access your voicemail messages.

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Review Visual Voicemail

Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select
which messages you want to review.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch a message to review it.

Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages

When you are done listening to a voicemail message
you can easily access other voicemail messages
without returning to the main voicemail screen.

1. Press and tap .

2. Listen to the current voicemail message.

3. Swipe your finger left or right to display the next or

previous message. (It will begin playing
automatically.)

You can navigate through voicemail messages as
frequently as you'd like. You can even move to the next
or previous message before you're finished listening to
the current one.

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Configure Visual Voicemail Options

Use the Menu button to access and configure your
Visual Voicemail options.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch a message to review it. The following is a

description of the features available while
reviewing a voicemail message.

䡲 Deleteto delete the current voicemail

message. The message is moved to the Trash
folder.

䡲 Call to call the person who left the voicemail

message.

䡲 Share to send the message via one of the

following means: Bluetooth share, Wi-Fi Direct,
Messaging, Gmail, or Email.

䡲 Reply to reply to the message. You can then

reply to the sender or forward it to anyone with
either an email or phone number. This allows you
to send this voicemail message to several

recipients at the same time. You can tag the reply
message for both Urgency and Privacy.

䡲 Speaker On to turn the speakerphone on

during playback. If the speakerphone feature was
enabled within the Voicemail Settings menu, the
speakerphone will always be automatically
enabled during voicemail playback.

● The Speaker Off icon will display when the

speaker is on.

䡲 Speaker Off to turn the speakerphone off

during playback.

● The Speaker On icon will display when the

speaker is off.

䡲 Move to SD Card to move one or more of

your messages to your phone's SD card.

䡲 Compose to compose a new voicemail

message.

䡲 Search to search through voicemail

messages using keywords.

Configure Visual Voicemail Settings

The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access
settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch > Settings. From this menu, you can:

䡲 Touch Manage Subscription to subscribe to

monthly transcriptions. If you are using the free
trial, the number of days remaining on your free
trail are shown.

䡲 Touch Auto forward to email to automatically send

a copy of each voicemail to your email address.
(This option is only available if you subscribe to
the Voicemail-to-Text service.)

䡲 Touch Personalize voicemail to change your

voicemail greeting for incoming calls and update
your password.

䡲 Touch Notifications to determine how you are

notified of new voicemails. Choose from: Select
ringtone and Vibrate.

䡲 Touch Delete messages to select the number of

days for the system to wait before deleting your
messages from the Trash folder. Choose from:

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Empty trash after 30 days, Empty trash after 
10 days, Empty trash immediately, or Never
automatically empty trash.

䡲 Touch Display name to enter a name or number

that is attached to your outgoing voicemails as
part of an identification string.

䡲 Touch View quick tips tutorial for a visual overview

of five high-level tips.

䡲 Touch Help to access Boost Visual Voicemail

Help.

䡲 Touch Send feedback to compose and send an

email to

[e-mail].

䡲 Touch Check for update to search for an upgrade

to your Visual message software.

䡲 Touch About Voicemail to view build information

about the current visual voicemail application.

Automatically Enable the Speakerphone

Every time you access a selected message from your
Visual Voicemail list, you can configure the phone to
automatically launch the built-in speakerphone so that
you can clearly hear the message.

1. Press and tap .

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2. Touch > Settings to make your alterations.

3. Touch to activate the feature.

4. Touch again to deactivate the speakerphone.

Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail
Menu

Your main greeting can be changed directly via the
Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you
from having to navigate within the voicemail menu.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch > Settings > Personalize voicemail.

3. Touch OK to connect to the Sprint voicemail

system. Follow the prompts to change your current
greeting.

Edit the From Name via the Voicemail Menu

From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly
change the name or number attached to your voice
messages.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch > Settings > Display name.

3. Touch the existing identification field and enter a

new identifying name or number (used to identify
you to recipients of your voice messages).

4. Touch OK to save your information.

Record a Visual Voicemail Message

You can record and share a visual voicemail recording.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch to access the recording screen and

then touch to begin recording.

3. Touch to end the recording.

4. Touch to preview the recorded message or

touch to record a new one. The new one will
override the most recent iteration of the message.

5. Touch to share the new message. Choose

from Bluetooth share, Wi-Fi Direct, Messaging,
Gmail, or Email.

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⽧ Wireless and Network Settings (page 38)

2C. Settings

⽧ Call Settings (page 41)
⽧ Device Settings (page 44)
⽧ Personal Settings (page 50)
⽧ System Settings (page 58)

Wireless and Network Settings

To access Wireless and Network Settings:

䊳 Press and tap > Settings.

– or –
Press and tap

> Settings.

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Activating Wi-Fi

1. Press and tap > Settings.

2. Tap the Wi-Fi OFF/ON slider to turn on

Wi-Fi.

3. Tap Wi-Fi again to access Wi-Fi networks.

Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

The advanced Wi-Fi settings allow you to set up and
manage wireless access points.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Wi-Fi , then tap

> Advanced.

2. Select one of the following:

䡲 Network Notification: alerts you when a new WAP

is available.

䡲 Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: allows you to specify

when to disconnect from Wi-Fi. Options are:
Always, Only when plugged in, or Never (increase
data usage).

䡲 Wi-Fi frequency band: allows you to specify the

frequency range of operation. Choose from Auto,
5 GHz only, or 2.4 GHz only.

ON

䡲 MAC address: view your phone’s MAC address,

ON

required when connecting to some secured
networks (not configurable).

䡲 IP address: view your phone’s IP address.

Bluetooth Settings

Bluetooth settings activate Bluetooth, view or assign a
name for the phone, activate the phone so other
Bluetooth devices can discover it, or scan and pair with
other Bluetooth devices.

For more information, about Bluetooth settings, see
“Bluetooth Settings” on page 108.

Data Usage

Use this feature to view Mobile data usage and turn
Mobile data capability On or Off.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Data usage.

2. Tap the Mobile Data OFF/ON slider to

activate the Data usage feature.

3. Tap Set mobile data limit to turn off the mobile data

connection when it reaches the configured limit.

4. Tap and drag the far right ends of the Red and

Orange horizontal lines to manually adjust the
Warning and Maximum data limits.

5. Touch and drag the bottom, gray vertical lines to

adjust the time frames.

6. Tap the Data usage cycle menu and select a date.

The Data usage chart displays as well as a list of
each application with a breakdown of how many
Megabytes each application used.

WARNING: Data usage displayed/measured by your phone

may differ from your carrier's measured data
usage and is not guaranteed as the actual usage
measured by your carrier. Please check with your
carrier for actual data usage.

More

Use these settings to configure additional wireless and
network information such as Airplane mode, 
Kies via Wi-Fi, VPN, Wi-Fi Direct, and Mobile networks.

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > More....

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Settings

Airplane Mode

Airplane mode allows you to use many of your phone’s
features when you are in an airplane or another area
where making or receiving calls or using a data feature
is prohibited.

Important: When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot

send or receive any calls or access online
information or applications.

1. Press and tap > Settings > More >

Airplane mode.

– or –
Press and hold the Power button until the Phone

options menu displays, then tap

Airplane mode.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) Settings

Using this menu you can set up and manage Virtual
Private Networks (VPNs).

Important: Before you can use a VPN you must establish

1. Press and tap > Settings > More... > VPN.

2. Tap Add VPN network.

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and configure one.

3. Enter a name for this VPN network, select a VPN

type, enter the configuration information for this
connection type, then tap

Save.

Connecting to a VPN

1. Press and tap > Settings > More... > VPN.

2. Tap the VPN in which to connect.

3. Enter the requested information at the prompt.

4. Tap Connect.

Deleting a VPN

1. Press and tap > Settings > More... > VPN.

2. Touch and hold the VPN to delete.

3. Tap Delete network at the prompt.

Wi-Fi Direct Settings

Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so
you can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi
connection.

1. Press and tap > Settings > More... > Wi-Fi

Direct

2. Tap the Wi-Fi Direct OFF/ON slider to turn

ON

on Wi-Fi Direct.
For more information about Wi-Fi Direct, see

“About Wi-Fi Direct” on page 126.

Mobile Networks

Before you use applications such as Google Maps and
find your location or search for places of interest, you
must enable the Mobile networks options.

1. Press and tap > Settings > More... >

Mobile networks.

2. Ta p 3G data to activate this feature.

Call Settings

1. Press and tap .

2. Ta p > Settings.

3. Configure the following call settings:

䡲 Set reject messages: manages both existing

rejection messages and creates new ones.

䡲 Turn on proximity sensor: allows you to turn on the

proximity sensor.

䡲 North American dialing: replaces + with

International dialing code.

䡲 International dialing: allows you to set then

international dialing code.

䡲 DDTM: sends voice calls to voicemail during an

active data connection.

䡲 TTY mode: allows you to TTY on or off.
䡲 Voicemail settings: allows you to set options for

your voicemail.

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Settings

Voicemail Settings

Configure your voicemail settings so you can listen to
and manage your voicemail.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap > Settings > Voicemail settings.

3. The following are the voicemail settings:

䡲 Manage subscription: Manage subscription

services for transcribing new messages to text.

䡲 Auto forward to email: Send a copy of new

messages to an email address of your choice.

䡲 Personalize voicemail: Change your voicemail

greeting for incoming calls and update password.

䡲 Notifications: Set your notification sound and

vibrate settings

䡲 Delete messages: Permanently delete fom the

Trash folder after 30 days.

䡲 Display name: allows you to enter the name of the

person calling.

䡲 View quick tips tutorial
䡲 Help
䡲 Send feedback

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䡲 Check for update
䡲 About Voicemail

Activating Plus Code Dialing

Plus Code dialing configures the phone to
automatically dial the international access code for
your location when you touch and hold .

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap > Settings > Call settings.

3. Tap North American dialing to activate the

international dialing code feature. A green
checkmark indicates activation.

Important: This feature does not work for 1+ dialing.

Changing the International Dialing Code

By default, the international dialing prefix (code) is set
to 011. This code can not be changed until the feature
is temporarily disabled. Once disabled, the field
becomes accessible and can be altered.

1. Press and tap .

2. Ta p > Settings > Call settings.

3. Tap North American dialing to deactivate it. This

enables the

4. Tap International dialing then press to erase

the previous number.

5. Enter a new number, then tap OK.

6. Tap North American dialing to reactivate it. This

disables the

International dialing field.

International dialing field.

TTY Use

A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a
telecommunications device that allows people who are
deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language
disabilities, to communicate by telephone.

Your device is compatible with select TTY devices.
Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device
to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.
Your device and TTY device will connect via a special
cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack.

Contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the
connector cable if one was not provided with the
device.

1. Press and tap .

2. Ta p > Settings > Call settings.

3. Tap TTY mode then tap TTY mode off, Full TTY,

TTY HCO, or TTY VCO.

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Settings

WARNING: 911 Emergency Calling

Boost Mobile recommends that TTY users make
emergency calls by other means, including
Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS),
analog cellular, and landline communications.
Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted
when received by public safety answering points
(PSAPs), rendering some communications
unintelligible. The problem encountered appears
related to software used by PSAPs. This matter
has been brought to the attention of the FCC,
and the wireless industry and the PSAP
community are currently working to resolve this.

Device Settings

General Sound Settings

Silent Mode

Use the Silent mode setting when you want to stop the
phone from making any noise. In this mode, the
speaker is muted and the phone only vibrates to notify
you of incoming calls, or other functions that normally
have a defined tone or sound as an alert.

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䊳 Press and hold the volume button down in standby

mode until displays.
– or –
Press and tap

mode, then tap Off, Vibrate, or Mute.

> Settings > Sound > Silent

Adjusting the Volume

Adjust the volume settings for both the device and
Media playback to suit your needs and
environment.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Sound.

2. Tap Volume and drag each of the volume type

slides left (to decrease volume) or right (to increase
volume). Selections are:

other media, Ringtone, Notifications, or System.

Tip: You can adjust the ringtone volume in standby mode (or

the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume
button on the left side of your device.

3. Tap OK when finished.

Music, video, games, and

Vibration Intensity

Select how intensely the phone vibrates for different
options.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Sound >

Vibration intensity.

2. Touch and drag each of the Vibration intensity

sliders left (to decrease the intensity) or right (to
increase intensity). Selections are: Incoming call,
Notification, or Haptic feedback.

3. Tap OK when finished.

Ringtone and Notifications Settings

Set up the device ringtone, device vibration, and
sounds for default notifications. You can also set up
sound and vibration for the phone and notifications.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Sound.

2. Configure the following options:

䡲 Phone ringtone: select a default phone ringtone

from the list.

䡲 Default notifications: select a default phone

notification ringtone from the list.

䡲 Vibrate and ring: sets the phone to vibrate and

ring when receiving a call.

System Tone Settings

The System tone settings are used when you use the
dialing pad, make a screen selection, lock your screen,
or tap the screen.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Sound.

2. Tap the following options to activate the feature.

䡲 Key tones: plays a sound when you tap a key on

the keyboard.

䡲 Touch sounds: plays a sound when you touch the

screen.

䡲 Screen lock sound: plays a sound when you lock

or unlock the screen.

䡲 Vibrate on screen tap: vibrates when pressing

onscreen keys or with certain UI interactions.

3. Ta p Emergency tone then tap Off, Alert, or Vibrate

to configure whether or not to play a sound, or
vibrate when you receive an Emergency alert.

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Settings

Display Settings

Changing the Brightness

Adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your
surroundings.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Brightness.

2. Tap Automatic brightness to allow the phone to

automatically adjust the brightness levels.
– or –

Brightness, then touch and drag the Brightness

Tap
slider left (to decrease brightness) or right to
(increase brightness), then tap

Changing the Backlight Time Length

Select how long the display screen remains lit after you
press a key.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Tap Screen timeout, then tap a time setting 

(

15 seconds through 30 minutes).

Note: Long screen backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk

and standby times.

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OK.

Changing the Screen Orientation

Although most screens change orientation if you rotate
the phone into a landscape position, you can manually
enable the feature to change the orientation for all
screens when they are rotated.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Tap Auto-rotate screen (enabled by default). A

checkmark indicates activation.

3. Clear the Auto-rotate screen checkmark to disable

the automatic adjustment.

Touch Key Light Duration

This feature allows you to set the delay time before the
Touch key light (keys located at the bottom of the
phone) automatically turns off.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Tap Touch key light duration and touch a duration.

Selections:

Always on.

1.5 seconds, 6 seconds, Always off, or

Display Fonts

Font settings allows you to set the font style and size
used on the phone’s screen.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Ta p Font style, select a font style from the list, or tap

Get fonts online to download fonts.

3. Tap Font size, and select a font size.

Display Battery Power

Use these settings to configure additional Display
settings.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Ta p Display battery percentage to display the

percentage of available battery power on the
screen.

Wallpaper

You can customize the screen’s wallpaper image on
the Home screen, Lock screen, or you can place the
same image on both the Home and lock screens.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Ta p Home screen wallpaper or Lock screen

wallpaper. Select from the following:

䡲 Home screen wallpaper: Choose from Gallery, ID

wallpapers, Live wallpapers, Wallpaper gallery, or
Wallpapers.

䡲 Lock screen wallpaper: Choose from Gallery or

Wallpaper gallery.

Power Saving

Power Saving Mode allows you to manage your phone
in order to save power.

When you pull down the Notification panel, the power
saving features display at the top of the screen or you
can access Power Saving from the Settings menu.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Power saving

mode.

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Settings

2.

Tap the Power saving mode checkbox to activate
the feature.

3. Tap Custom power saving setting option to choose

from the following options:

䡲 Power saving starts at
䡲 Turn off Wi -Fi

䡲 Turn off Bluetooth
䡲 Turn off GPS
䡲 Turn off Sync
䡲 Brightness
䡲 Screen timeout
䡲 Learn about power saving: Displays power saving

tips for both CPU and Screen power.

Storage Settings

From this menu you can view the memory allocation
for the memory card and USB as well as mount or
unmount the SD card.

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > Storage.

Device memory and SD card memory details
display.

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Mounting and unmounting a microSD card*

1. Press and tap > Settings > Storage.

2. Tap Mount SD card to mount the card so you can

use it to store data.

3. Tap Unmount SD card to unmount the card so you

can safely remove it from the phone, then tap

Note: *microSD Card not included. Must be purchased

separately

Formatting a microSD card

1. Press and tap > Settings > Storage.

2. Tap Format SD card to re-format the card. This

deletes all the data on the SD including music,
videos, and photos.

3. Tap Format SD card again.

4. Tap Delete all to continue.

OK.

Battery

View the amount of battery power used for phone
activities from this menu.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Battery.

2. Ta p Screen, Android System, or one of the listed

applications to view the battery usage for that
application.

Application Manager

You can download and install applications from the
Play Store or create applications using the Android
SDK and install them on your phone. Use Applications
settings to manage applications.

From this menu you can view memory or resources, as
well as view remaining memory and resources for the
installed or downloaded applications. You can also
clear the data, cache, or defaults.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Applications.

2. Ta p t h e Downloaded, On SD card, Running, or All

tab to display memory usage for this category or
applications.

The graph at the bottom of the Downloaded tab
displays used and free phone memory. The graph
a the bottom of the Running tab displays used and
free RAM.

3. Tap an application to clear the cache or data then

tap

Force stop, Clear data, or Clear cache.

4. Tap the Downloaded tab to view a list of

downloaded applications.

5. Press MENU > Sort by size or Sort by name to switch

the order of the lists displayed.

6. Tap an application to view and update information

including memory usage, default settings, and
permissions.

Uninstalling Third-party Applications

1. Press and tap > Settings > Application

manager.

2. Tap the Downloaded tab and select the application

to uninstall.

3. Ta p Uninstall.

4. Ta p OK at the prompt to uninstall the application.

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Settings

Running Services

From this menu you can view and control services
running on the phone.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Application

manager.

2. Tap the Running tab. All the running applications

display.

3. Tap Show cached processes to display all the

cached processes running.

4. Tap Show services in use to switch back.

5. Tap one of the applications to view application

information.

6. Tap one of the following options:

䡲 Stop: Stops the application from running on the

phone. This is usually done prior to uninstalling
an application.

WARNING: Stopping services may have undesirable

䡲 Report: Report failure and other application

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consequences for the application or Android
system. You cannot stop all services.

information.

Personal Settings

Accounts and Synchronization

This menu allows you to set up, manage, and
synchronize accounts, including your Google and
email accounts.

Adding an Account

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accounts and

sync.

2. Tap Add account.

3. Tap an account type.

4. Follow the prompts and enter your credentials to

set up the account.

Removing an Account

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accounts and

sync.

2. Tap an account to remove then tap Remove

account.

Synchronizing Accounts

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accounts and

sync.

2. Ta p Sync all to synchronize all your accounts.

Synchronization Settings

Once an account is added you can synchronize
features such as the calendar, contacts, Gmail, and
more.

1. Sign in to your Google account.

2. Press and tap > Settings > Accounts and

sync.

3. Tap the account in which to configure

synchronization.

4. Tap each category that you want to synchronize.

You can synchronize the calendar, contacts, Gmail,
Google Photos, Google Play Books, Internet, or
Picasa Web albums.

Location Services

Use Location Services to configure how the phone
determines your location.

Use Wireless Networks

Before using applications such as Google Maps to find
your location or search for places of interest, you must
enable the Use wireless networks option or enable the
GPS satellites.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Location

Services.

2. Ta p Use wireless networks to enable location

information using the wireless network.

Use GPS Satellites

This option allows you to locate locations accurately to
street level. To conserve power, deselect this option
when not in use.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Location

Services.

2. Ta p Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite.

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Settings

Location and Google search

This option allows Google to use your location data for
improved search results and other services.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Location

Services.

2. Tap Location and Google search to activate the

feature.

Security Settings

The Security settings allow you to determine the
security level for the phone.

Screen Lock

Choose settings for unlocking your screen.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Security >

Screen lock.

2. Select one of the screen lock options:

䡲 None: No swipe, pattern, PIN, or password is

required. The screen does not lock.

䡲 Slide: Slide the screen to unlock it.

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䡲 Face unlock: allows the screen to be unlocked

when you look at your phone.

䡲 Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a touch pattern

you create and use to unlock your device. Follow
the prompts to create or change the screen
unlock pattern.

䡲 PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.
䡲 Password: Create a password for unlocking the

screen.

Note: These options vary depending on the selected Lock

settings.

Owner Information

This option displays owner information on the lock
screen. You can also enter text to the display screen.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Security >

Owner information.

2. Enter the text to display on the screen in the Owner

information field.

3. Tap th e Show owner info on lock screen checkbox if

you want to display the Owner information.

4. Tap OK.

Encryption

To require a numeric PIN or password in order to
decrypt your phone each time it is turned on or encrypt
the data on the SD card each time it is connected:

1. Press and tap > Settings > Security >

Encrypt device. Read the screen for more

information about encryption.

2. Ta p Encrypt device.

3. Tap Encrypt SD card to enable encryption for SD

card data that requires a password when the
memory card is connected.

Important: The battery should be more than 80 percent

charged because encryption could take an hour
or more to complete.

Passwords

When enabled, password characters display briefly as
they are entered.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Security >

Passwords.

2. Ta p Make passwords visible to enable or diable the

display of password characters.

Device Administration

Select one or more administration application that
control your device for security purposes (for example,
if your phone is lost or stolen). These applications
enforce remote or local device security policies.

Some features a device administrator might control are:

䡲 Setting the number of failed password attempts

before the device is restored to factory settings.

䡲 Automatically locking the device.
䡲 Restoring factory settings.

Note: If a device uses multiple enabled administration

applications, the strictest policy is enforced.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Security >

Device administrators.

2. Select a device administrator and follow the

prompts. If no device administrators are listed,
download one or more from the Play Store.

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Settings

Unknown Sources

This feature allows you to download and install
non-Market applications.

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > Security >

Unknown sources.

WARNING: Enabling this option makes your phone and

personal data more vulnerable to attack by
applications from unknown sources.

Credential Storage Trusted Credentials

If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets
compromised or for some other reason becomes
unstable, you can disable or remove it.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Security >

Trusted credentials.

Two tabs display:

䡲 System: Displays CA certificates that are

permanently installed in the ROM of your device.

䡲 User: Displays any CA certificates that were

installed, for example, in the process of installing
a client certificate.

2. Tap a CA certificate to examine its details.

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3. Scroll to the bottom of the details screen and tap

Disable to disable a System certificate or Remove

to remove a User certificate.

Caution!: When you disable a system CA certificate, the

Disable button changes to Enable, so you can
enable the certificate again, if necessary. When
you remove a user-installed CA certificate, it is
permanently deleted and must be re-installed, if
needed.

4. Tap OK to return to the certificate list.

Install from Device Storage

Install encrypted certificates from an installed memory
card.

Note: The phone must have an installed memory card

containing encrypted certificates to use this feature.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Security >

Install from device storage.

2. Select a certificate and follow the prompts to install.

Clear Credentials

This feature clears stored credentials.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Security >

Clear credentials.

All certificates are removed.

Language and Input

Use this menu to configure the language to display on
menus. You can also set onscreen keyboard options.

Language

Change the language used by your device by following
these steps:

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

Input > Language.

2. Select a language from the list.

Default Input Method

Change the keyboard used by your device by following
these steps:

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

Input > Default.

2. Select Samsung keyboard.

3. Ta p Configure input methods and select Google

voice typing, Samsung keyboard or Swype.

4. Tap the icon next to the input method to

configure the settings.

Google Voice Typing

This feature listens to voice input and translates it into
text.

Note: You must select Google voice typing as the default

input method before managing its settings.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

Input.

2. Tap the icon next to Google voice typing to

access the following options:

䡲 Select input languages: Select a language for

input. Select Automatic to use the local language
or select a language from the list.

䡲 Block offensive words: Blocks recognized

offensive words.

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Settings

Voice Search

The Voice Search feature is a voice-activated
application that allows you to tell the phone what to
search for and then the phone activates a Google
search based on what was said.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

Input > Voice search.

2. Select one of the following options:

䡲 Language: Sets the language used for voice input

and output.

䡲 SafeSearch: Filters explicit images when

performing voice searches. Selections:

Moderate, or Strict.

䡲 Block offensive words: Blocks recognized

offensive words.

䡲 Personalized recognition: Improves speech

recognition and accuracy by allowing Google to
associate your recordings with your Google
Account.

䡲 Google Account dashboard: manages collected

data using your Google account.

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Off,

Text-to-Speech Output

The Text-to-speech output feature allows the phone to
provide a verbal readout of onscreen data such as
messages and incoming caller information (based on
Caller ID).

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

Input > Text-to-speech output.

2. Select from the following options:

Preferred TTS engine

䡲 Google text-to-speech Engine: allows you to use

and modify Google Text-to-speech settings. Tap
the icon next to Google text-to-speech for
additional settings.

䡲 Samsung TTS: configures the Samsung TTS

settings for various languages.

General

䡲 Speech rate: Adjusts the rate at which onscreen

text is spoken by the phone. Choose from:

slow, Slow, Normal, Fast, and Very fast.

䡲 Listen to an example: Plays a short example of

what the text-to-speech feature sounds like on the
phone when activated.

Very

䡲 Driving mode: Reads incoming calls and new

notifications aloud.

䡲 Driving mode settings: Select applications to use

TTS while Driving mode is on.

Pointer Speed

This feature allows you to adjust the speed of the
Mouse/trackpad.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

Input > Pointer speed.

2. Use the slider to adjust the Pointer speed and tap

OK.

Backup and Reset Settings

The phone’s Privacy menu includes the Factory Data
Reset option. This option lets you reset your phone to
the original factory settings, which erases all data from
the phone’s application storage, including:

Backup and Restore

The phone can be configured to back up your current
settings, application data and settings.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Backup and

reset.

2. Ta p Back up my data to create a backup of the

current phone settings and applications.

3. Ta p Backup account to assign the account being

backed up.

4. Ta p Automatic restore to assist in the re-installation

of a previously installed application (including
preferences and data).

5. Ta p Factory data reset to reset your phone and

sound settings to the factory default settings.

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Settings

Factory Data Reset

From this menu reset the phone and sound settings to
the factory default settings.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Backup and

reset > Factory data reset.

2. Read the onscreen reset information then tap

Reset device.

3. If necessary, enter your password and tap Delete

all. The phone resets to the factor default settings.

System Settings

Using the System Settings menu you can configure
way the phone behaves when it is docked. You can
also configure the phone’s time and date.

Dock Settings

Dock settings configure the output mode for Audio.

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Dock Settings

This menu allows you to assign external speakers
when the phone is docked.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Dock.

2. Tap Audio output mode to use the external dock

speakers when the phone is docked.

Date and Time Settings

Your phone obtains its time and date information by
using the network-provided date, time, and time zone.
These values can be manually altered.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Date and time.

2. Tap Automatic date and time to disable the feature.

If enabled, you cannot alter the date, time zone, or
time values.

3. Tap Automatic time zone to disable the feature. If

enabled, you cannot alter the time zone values.

4. Tap Set date. Adjust the date, month, and year. Tap

Set when finished.

5. Tap Set time. Adjust the hour and minute. Tap the

am or pm icon to change the value. Tap Set when
finished.

6. Tap Select time zone, and then select a time zone

from the onscreen list. Scroll down the list to view
additional time zones.

7. Ta p Use 24-hour format to toggle between using a

12-hour or a 24-hour format.

8. Tap Select date format to select how the date

information is displayed on your phone. The
selected date format is also applied to the date
displayed within the phone’s Alarm Clock.

Accessibility Settings

The Accessibility settings menu lets you set several
options to simplify phone use and improve accessibility
for users with vision or hearing issues.

This service is able to collect all the text you type,
including personal data credit card numbers except
passwords. It may also log your user interface
interactions. Using TalkBack, every interaction and
keypress is explained in audio. The Accessibility menu

also allows you to set various vision, hearing, and
access options.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accessibility.

2. Select settings from the following options:

System Settings

䡲 The power key ends call: Pressing the Power key

ends the active call.

䡲 Auto-rotate screen: Automatically rotates the

screen from landscape to portrait.

䡲 Speak passwords: The phone reads password

information aloud.

䡲 Tap and hold delay: Select from Short, Medium or

Long.

䡲 Install Web scripts: Allow apps to install scripts

from Google that make their Web content more
accessible.

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Settings

TalkBack Settings

ON

This feature uses synthesized speech to describe the
results of actions. The following procedures enhance
TalkBack capabilities.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accessibility >

TalkBack.

2. Tap the TalkBack OFF/ON slider to turn

on TalkBack.

3. Tap Settings and configure the following:

䡲 Ringer volume: Provides voice feedback at all

ringer volumes or not to provide voice feedback
during silent or vibrate mode.

䡲 Speak when screen is off: Provides voice feedback

when the screen is off.

䡲 Speak caller ID: Provides voice feedback for caller

ID.

䡲 Use proximity sensor: Silences voice feedback

when the proximity sensor is engaged.

䡲 Bluetooth output: Provides voice feedback through

Bluetooth connections when available.

䡲 Vibration feedback: Increases the vibration

intensity of key presses.

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䡲 Assign vibration patterns: Select vibration patterns

to differentiate between touchable and clickable
items.

䡲 Sound feedback: Enables sound feedback when

you touch the screen.

䡲 Sound volume: Customizes the volume return

based upon the volume of your voice. Choose
from Match speech volume, 75% of speech
volume, or 50% of speech volume.

䡲 Assign sounds: Select sounds to differentiate

between touchable and clickable items.

Motion Options

This feature allows you to assign specific funtions to
certain phone actions that are detected by boththe
accelerometer and gyroscope.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Motion.

2. Touch Motion activation to enable/disable your’s

phone’s ability to recognize active gestures. (When
this option is enabled, a check mark appears in
the check box.)

䡲 Tilt to zoom: Once enabled, you must be on a

screen where content can be zoomed. In a single
motion, touch and hold two points on the display
then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or
out.

䡲 Pan to edit: Once enabled, touch and hold a

desired application shortcut icon or widget on the
screen. Once it detaches, move the device left or
right to migrate it to a new location.

䡲 Double tap: Once enabled, a double tap on the

top of the phone takes you to the top of the list.

䡲 Turn over to mute: Once enabled, mute incoming

calls and any playing sounds by turning the
device over display down on a surface. This is the
opposite of the pickup to be notified gesture.

Developer Options

Use the Developer Options to set options for
application development.

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options.

Important: These features are used for development

purposes only.

USB Debugging

When enabled, this allows debugging when the phone
is attached to a PC by a USB cable.

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options > USB debugging. A checkmark indicates

activation.

Development Device ID

This is the identification number for your phone when
using it as a development tool.

Allowing Mock Locations

If you are a developer who is testing a GPS
applications using this device, you can use mock
locations to tell the device that the phone is at different
GPS locations. The phone is allowed to “mock” the
coordinates.

Important: These features are used for development

purposes only.

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options > Allow mock locations. A checkmark

displays to indicate activation.

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Settings

Desktop Backup Password

This protects the desktop with a backup password ID.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options > Desktop backup password.

2. In the Settings screen, enter the current full backup

password, the new password for the full backups,
then enter the new password again.

3. Tap Set backup password to save.

User Interface Options

Configure the user interface by determining the way
the screen behaves when using applications or
displaying data.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options > User Interface.

2. Tap the checkbox next to each option to enable:

䡲 Strict mode: Makes the screen flash when

applications perform long operations on the main
thread.

䡲 Show pointer location: Highlights the data that was

touched on the screen.

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䡲 Show touches: Displays touch interactions on the

screen.

䡲 Show screen updates: Areas of the screen flash

when they update.

䡲 Show CPU usage: Screen highlights the current

CPU usage.

䡲 Force GPU rendering: Uses a 2D acceleration in

applications.

䡲 Window animation scale: Configure the scale for

animation (ranges from off to 10x).

䡲 Transition animation scale: Configure the scale for

transitioning when using animation (ranges from
off to 10x).

Application Options

These options allow you to manage applications that
are running in the background.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options > Applications.

2. Tap Do not keep activities to destroy every activity

as soon as the application is closed.

3. Tap Limit background processes to set the number

of processes that can run in the background.
Options are: Standard limit, No background
processes, and 1 to 4 processes at most.

4. Tap Show all ANRs to display a prompt when

applications running in the background are not
responding.

System Update Settings

This feature contains tools that allow you to update the
phone to the latest PRL, Profile, Samsung Software, and
Firmware. Access this menu on a regular basis to
ensure that your phone maintains the most recent
system enhancements and security features.

Update PRL

This option allows you to download and automatically
update the preferred roaming list (PRL).

1. Press and tap > Settings > System

Update > Update PRL.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Update Profile

This option automatically updates your online user
profile information. If you choose to change your user
name and select a new one online, you must update
the user name on your phone.

1. Press and tap > Settings > System

Update > Update profile.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Note: If your data services or account syncing unexpectedly

stops working, use this feature to reconnect with the
network.

Update Samsung Software

Use this feature to upgrade your phone to the latest
version of SPH-D710 software for your Samsung
Galaxy S II phone.

1. Press and tap > Settings > System Update

> Update Samsung Software.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

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Settings

Update Firmware

Once all the data is backed up on the phone, use the
Update Firmware option to update the phone firmware.

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > System

Update > Update Firmware.

The phone automatically downloads and installs
any available updates. You may be required to
power the phone off and back on to complete the
software upgrade.

About Device

The About Device menu lets you access important
phone information, such as the phone model number,
Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version,
Build, signal strength, mobile network type, service
state, mobile network state, IMEI number, Wi-Fi MAC
address, Bluetooth address, phone number, software
version network, and legal information.

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Status

This option displays the battery status, the level of the
battery (percentage), the phone number for this phone,
battery status and level, User name, and signal
strength.

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > About device >

Status.

Legal Information

This option displays information about Open source
licenses as well as Google legal information. This
information clearly provides copyright and distribution
legal information and facts as well as Google Terms of
Service, Terms of Service for Android-powered Phones,
and much more pertinent information as a reference.

1. Press and tap > Settings > About device >

Legal information.

2. Tap one of the legal information categories to view

information:

䡲 Open source licenses
䡲 Google legal
䡲 Privacy Alert
䡲 License settings

⽧ View Logs (page 65)

2D. Call Log

⽧ Logs Options (page 65)
⽧ Calls From Logs (page 66)
⽧ Save a Number from the Call Log (page 66)
⽧ Alter a Number from the Call Log (page 66)
⽧ Add a Number from the Call Log to the Reject List (page

66)

⽧ Clear Logs (page 67)

Logs

The Logs tab lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and
missed calls.

View Logs

The following procedures will guide you through
viewing the call logs list.

1. Press and tap .

2. Ta p t he Logs tab to display the Logs list.

3. Press > View by and tap All calls, Missed calls,

Dialed calls, Received calls, or Reject calls to filter

the list.

Logs Options

The following procedures guide you through accessing
and understanding call log options.

䊳 To make a call from Logs, see “Calls From Logs”

on page 66.

For additional options:

1. Press and tap .

2. Ta p t he Logs tab to display the Logs list.

3. Touch and hold a listing to display the options list:

䡲 Call [number]
䡲 Send message
䡲 Edit number before call
䡲 Delete
䡲 Send log information
䡲 Add to Contacts

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Call Log

Calls From Logs

All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded
in the Call log. You can place a call to numbers or
contacts that display in this area.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays.

3. Tap the contact to call, then tap to place a

call.

Tip: Swipe the entry left to right to place a call or from right to

left to send a message.

Save a Number from the Call Log

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays.

3. Tap an entry from the list, then tap Create contact.

4. Tap Google or Phone to save the contact to one of

these contact lists, or tap
this number to another accounts contact list.

5. Enter the information for this contact and tap Save.

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Add new account to add

Alter a Number from the Call Log

If you want to make a call from Call log and you need
to alter the number prior to dialing, you can add the
prefix by prepending the number.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays.

3. Select a contact to edit and press > Edit

number before call.

4. Alter the phone number then press .

Add a Number from the Call Log to the Reject List

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays.

3. Press > Add to reject list and tap OK.

The number is added to the reject list.

Clear Logs

Follow these steps to clear the Logs list.

1. Press and tap .

2. Ta p t h e Logs tab to display the Logs list.

3. Press > Delete.

4. Tap Select all or tap individual entries to select

them.

5. Tap Delete then tap OK to confirm deletion.

Call Log

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⽧ Get Started with Contacts (page 68)

2E. Contacts

⽧ Access Contacts (page 69)
⽧ The Contacts List (page 69)
⽧ Add a Contact (page 70)
⽧ Add an Emergency Contact (page 71)
⽧ Save a Phone Number to Contacts (page 72)
⽧ Edit a Contact (page 73)
⽧ Synchronize Contacts (page 76)
⽧ Add Entries to Favorites (page 77)
⽧ Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts (page 77)
⽧ Create Groups (page 78)
⽧ Share a Contact (page 78)

Important: You must synchronize your email accounts after

setup to verify that your Contacts display on the
device. See “Accounts and Synchronization” on
page 50.

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Get Started with Contacts

Here is some basic information about contacts.

䢇 You can create a Google contact, a phone contact,

or a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contact.

䢇 Contacts are stored locally to the phone’s memory.
䢇 Contact entries are automatically sorted

alphabetically.

䢇 Google contacts are shared with your existing

Google account and you can import them to the
phone after creating a Google Mail account.

䢇 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (also known as Work

or Outlook) contacts are those contacts intended to
share with either an Exchange Server or from within
Microsoft® Outlook®.

Note: Contacts stored locally can be lost if the phone is ever

reset to its factory default parameters.

Access Contacts

Here are two ways to display contacts:

1. Press and tap Contacts.

– or –

2. Press and tap > Contacts tab .

The Contacts List

Your phone automatically sorts Contact entries
alphabetically. You can create either a Google,
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or Phone contact.

1. Press and tap Contacts to display the

Contacts list.
The Contacts list displays all contacts stored to the

phone’s memory including Google contacts,
Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts,
and Facebook contacts.

2. Scroll through the list to view all your contacts.

3. Tap a contact entry to view the details.

Tip: Tap a letter on the right side of the list to jump directly to

contacts listed under that letter.

Contacts List Options

1. Press to display these options:

䡲 Delete: Erases the currently selected contact(s).
䡲 Import/Export: Imports or exports the selected

contact information from a specified location.

䡲 Merge with Google: Joins your phone contacts

with a Google account.

䡲 Accounts: Displays your managed accounts.
䡲 Speed dial setting: Assigns a speed dial number

to a selected contact.

䡲 Send email: Sends an email to the selected

contact using Gmail or Email.

Note: You must add a Google or Email account before

sending an email.

䡲 Send message: Send a text message to the

selected contact.

䡲 Contacts to display: Selects a specific location

from which to access contacts that display in your
Contacts list.

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Contacts

䡲 Settings: Displays options for viewing contacts,

including whether to show only contacts with
phone numbers and whether to list or display by
first name or last name. There is also an option to
select how contacts are transferred to another
device, either individually or as a full group.

Add a Contact

You can add contacts directly from the Contacts
application. Enter details such as name, phone
number(s), email address, mailing address, and more.

1. Press and tap Contacts to display the

Contacts list.

2. Tap (at the top of the screen).

3. Tap a destination type (Phone, Google, or Microsoft

Exchange ActiveSync). The Create contact screen

displays.

Note: You must establish a Google or Exchange ActiveSync

account to select a destination.

4. Tap the picture icon to assign a picture to this

entry. There are three selections:

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䡲 Picture: Retrieves a stored image from your

Gallery or from My files folder and assigns it to
this entry. Tap an image to assign the image to
the contact, then tap

Done. After selecting the

picture, you are prompted to Crop it to fit the
contact picture ID area. Crop the picture, then tap

Done.

䡲 Take picture: Use the camera to take a new

picture and assign it to this entry, then tap

Done.

After you take a picture, you are prompted to Save
and Crop the picture before assigning it to the
contact.

䡲 Remove: Although not an option with a new entry,

deletes any previously assigned image in an
existing contact entry.

5. Tap th e Name field and use the onscreen keyboard

to enter the full name.
– or –
Tap to the right of the

Name field to enter additional

name fields.

6. Tap th e Phone number field. The number keypad

displays.

7. Tap the Mobile icon to change the phone type.

Selections are:

Home Fax, Pager, Other, Custom, or Callback.

Mobile, Home, Work, Work Fax,

8. Enter an Email address. Tap to add another

Email address field or tap to delete a field.

9. Tap any of the following fields that you want to add

to your new contact:

䡲 Events: Adds a Birthday, Anniversary, Other, or

Custom field.

䡲 Groups: Assigns the contact to Not assigned, 

Co-workers, Family, Friends, My contacts, or
Starred in Android.

Tip: ICE – In Case of Emergency. To make it easier for

emergency personnel to identify important contacts, you
can list your local emergency contacts under “ICE” in
your phone’s Contacts list. For example, if your mother is
your primary emergency contact, list her as “ICE–Mom”
in your Contacts.

䡲 Ringtone: Adds a field used to assign a message

tone that plays when messages are received from
this contact. Select:

files.

Default, Ringtones, or Go to My

䡲 Add another field: Tap this button to add another

field such as

Notes, Nickname, Website, or Relationship.

Phonetic name, Organization, IM,

Add an Emergency Contact

In Case of Emergency (ICE) contacts are those marked
with the letters ‘ICE’ so emergency personnel will know
who to contact in case of an emergency if you are
unable to communicate that information. For example,
if your Mother is your primary emergency contact, list
her as ICE
that same way you add a regular contact to your
Contacts list, except that you select the Group entry ICE

- emergency contacts to make this contact easy to
locate.

For more information on adding a Contact, see “Add a
Contact” on page 70.

–Mom in Contacts. You add an ICE contact

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Contacts

Save a Phone Number to Contacts

You can save a phone number to Contacts directly
from the phone dialpad.

1. Press and tap .

2. Enter a phone number using the onscreen keypad.

3. Tap Add to Contacts.

– or –

4. Press and tap Add to Contacts.

5. Tap Create contact or Update existing. If you are

updating an existing contact, tap the existing
contact and proceed to step 7.

6. Tap a destination type (Phone, Google, or Microsoft

Exchange ActiveSync). The Create contact screen
opens.

Note: You must establish a Google or Microsoft Exchange

ActiveSync account to select a destination.

7. Tap the picture icon to assign a picture to this

entry. There are three selections:

䡲 Picture: Retrieves a stored image from your

Gallery or from My files folder and assigns it to

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this entry. Tap an image to assign the image to
the contact, then tap

Done. After selecting the

picture, you are prompted to Crop it to fit the
contact picture ID area. Crop the picture, then tap

Done.

䡲 Take picture: Use the camera to take a new

picture and assign it to this entry, then tap

Done.

After you take a picture, you are prompted to Save
and Crop the picture before assigning it to the
contact.

䡲 Remove: Although not an option with a new entry,

deletes any previously assigned image in an
existing contact entry.

8. Tap th e Name field and use the onscreen keyboard

to enter the full name.
– or –
Tap to the right of the

Name field to enter additional

name fields.

9. Tap th e Phone number field. The number keypad

displays.

10. Tap the Mobile icon to change the phone type.

Selections are:

Home Fax, Pager, Other, Custom, or Callback.

Mobile, Home, Work, Work Fax,

11. Enter an Email address. Tap to add another

Email address field or tap to delete a field.

12. Tap any of the following fields that you want to add

to your new contact:

䡲 Events: Adds a Birthday, Anniversary, Other, or

Custom field.

䡲 Groups: Assigns the contact to Not assigned, 

Co-workers, Family, Friends, My contacts, or
Starred in Android.

Tip: ICE – In Case of Emergency. To make it easier for

emergency personnel to identify important contacts, you
can list your local emergency contacts under “ICE” in
your phone’s Contacts list. For example, if your mother is
your primary emergency contact, list her as “ICE–Mom”
in your Contacts.

䡲 Ringtone: Adds a field used to assign a message

tone that plays when messages are received from
this contact. Select:

files.

䡲 Add another field: Tap this button to add another

field such as

Notes, Nickname, Website, or Relationship.

Default, Ringtones, or Go to My

Phonetic name, Organization, IM,

Edit a Contact

Once a contact is added to the Contact list, you can
add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a
caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and
more.

Add or Edit Information for a Contact

You can modify existing contact information to keep
the information up-to-date.

1. Press and tap Contacts to display the

Contacts list.

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap > Edit.

Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap

Edit.

3. Tap any field you want to change or add.

4. Add or edit the information, and then tap Save.

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Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact

Adding a picture to a contact entry creates a more
personal and easily recognized entry. For example,
when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the
associated picture displays. Below are procedures for
adding a picture already stored in your Gallery.

1. Press and tap Contacts to display the

Contacts list.

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap > Edit.

Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap

Edit.

3. Tap the picture icon, then tap Select picture from

Gallery.

4. Tap an onscreen image to prepare it for use.

5. Touch and drag along the sides of the orange

border box to begin cropping the desired area,
then tap

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Save to assign selected picture.

Assign a New Picture to a Contact

Use these steps to add a picture to a contact through
taking a new photo.

1. Press and tap Contacts to display the

Contacts list.

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap > Edit.

Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap

Edit.

3. Tap the currently assigned picture, then tap Tak e

picture.

4. Tap the camera button until the shutter sounds.

5. Touch and drag along the sides of the orange

border box to begin cropping the desired area,
then tap

6. Tap Save to save the contact.

Save to assign selected picture.

Assign a Ringtone to a Contact

You can assign a special ringtone to individual
contacts

1. Press and tap Contacts to display the

Contacts list.

2. Tap a contact.

3. Tap Ringtones and select one of the following:

䡲 Default
䡲 Ringtones: Tap a tone to listen to a sample.

䡲 Go to My Files: Assign a ringtone from the music

library by selecting

Go to My Files > [music folder].

4. Tap OK to assign the ringtone.

Join a Contact

When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail,
phone, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar
entries for a single contact. Your phone’s Contacts
application lets you link multiple entries into a single
contact entry.

1. Press and tap Contacts to display the

Contacts list.

2. Tap a contact, then press > Join contact.

3. Tap another entry to link to the original contact.

Note: You can join up to five contacts in a single entry.

Delete a Contact

You can delete a contact from the contacts details
page.

1. Press and tap Contacts to display the

Contacts list.

2. Tap a contact, then press > Delete.

Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact, then tap

Delete.

3. Ta p OK.

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Synchronize Contacts

Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you
to add and manage a new or existing contact from
your online or remote accounts to your phone.

You must create a Google or Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync (Outlook) account with contact entries, and
sign in to the account using your phone prior to
synchronizing.

When you synchronize, any Contact entries (with
phone numbers, email addresses, pictures, etc.) are
updated and synchronized with your Samsung Galaxy
S II).

To synchronize Gmail contacts:

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accounts and

sync.

2. Tap the Gmail account to view the account’s

synchronization settings.

3. Tap each category to synchronize. You can

synchronize the calendar, contacts, Gmail, Google
Photos, Google Play Books, Internet, or Picasa
Web albums.

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Note: In order to use Sync Picasa Web Albums, Picasa must

be downloaded through your Gmail credentials.

To synchronize Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts:

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accounts and

sync.

2. Tap the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account to

view the account’s synchronization settings screen.

3. Tap each category to synchronize.

䡲 Sync Calendar: synchronizes your Exchange

calendar entries between your phone and the
remote Exchange server.

䡲 Sync Contacts: synchronizes the contacts

between your phone and the remote Exchange
server.

Note: You must log in to your Gmail or Microsoft Exchange

ActiveSync (Outlook) account using the phone before
you can synchronize contacts.

䡲 Sync Email: synchronizes your exchange email to

any updated email existing on the remote
Exchange server.

䡲 Sync Tasks: synchronizes your exchange calendar

task entries between your phone and the remote
Exchange server.

Add Entries to Favorites

The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly
access your most used or preferred Contacts entries.

1. Press and tap Contacts to display the

Contacts list.

2. Touch and hold the entry name from Contacts.

3. Tap Add to favorites.

Tip: You can add or remove an entry from the Favorites list by

tapping the star on the upper-right portion of the Contacts
details page. The star turns orange when added. Tap
again to remove.

Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts

You can add your Facebook contacts’ information,
such as pictures, email, and phone numbers directly to
your Contacts list. All of the current contacts’
information is transferred to the phone.

Note: To add Facebook contacts you must have an active

Facebook page populated with friends sharing their
contact information.

If a Contacts entry already exists with a slightly different
name, separate entries are created that you can link
(join) into a single entry. For more information, see
“Join a Contact” on page 75.

Add Your Facebook Friends to Your Contacts

Before you can add your friends, you must add your
Facebook account to the list of managed and
synchronized accounts. This process is similar to
synchronizing your email accounts.

This process synchronizes contact information, status,
events, and more.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accounts and

sync.

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2.

Tap the Facebook account to view the account’s
synchronization settings.

3. Tap Sync Contacts to synchronize your Facebook

contacts. If you want to synchronize immediately,
tap

Sync now.

Create Groups

This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact
to a call group. This group can be one of the already
created groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a
user-created group.

To create a new group:

1. Press and tap Contacts > Groups tab.

2. Press and tap Create.

3. Tap th e Group name field and enter a name for the

new group.

4. Tap Group ringtone and select a ringtone for the

group.

5. Tap Add member and select a member(s) to add to

the new Group list.

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6. Tap Done when finished adding members, then

tap

Done.

To send a message to a group:

1. Press and tap Contacts > Groups.

2. Tap an existing group and then press > Send

message.

3. Select the recipients of the new message then tap

Done.

4. Type a message, then tap Send.

Share a Contact

Share contacts using Bluetooth, email, Gmail, or
through a text message.

1. Press and tap Contacts.

2. Tap a contact to display, then press > Share

namecard via.

3. Send the current contact information to an external

recipient using one of the following methods:

䡲 Bluetooth: Sends the information using Bluetooth.

Note: You must activate Bluetooth before using the Bluetooth

feature and the recipient’s device must be visible.

䡲 Email: Sends the information as an email

attachment. If prompted, select an email account.
Address the message, add a subject and a
message, and then tap Send.

䡲 Gmail: Sends the information as a Gmail

attachment. Address the message, add a subject
and a message, and then tap Send.

䡲 Messaging: Sends the information as an MMS

message attachment. Select a contact or enter a
wireless phone number or email address, enter
additional information, then tap

䡲 Wi-Fi Direct: Sends the information using a

Send.

phone-to-device connection.

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⽧ Before You Begin (page 80)

2F. Calendar & Tools

⽧ Calendar (page 80)
⽧ Alarm & Timer (page 83)
⽧ Calculator (page 84)
⽧ My Files (page 85)
⽧ Bluetooth (page 85)
⽧ microSD Card (page 86)
⽧ Update Your Phone (page 88)

Before You Begin

You must have an active Google account and sign in
before using Google applications such as calendar.

Google Calendar is an application that synchronizes
new and existing entries between your Samsung
Galaxy S II and your online Google account.

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Calendar

Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings,
and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your
time and reminds you of important events. Depending
on your synchronization settings, your phone’s
Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web,
Exchange ActiveSync calendar, and Outlook calendar.

Add an Event to the Calendar

Add events to your Calendar to help you organize your
time and remind you of important events.

1. Press and tap > Calendar.

Note: To synchronize calendar events among Google and

Corporate accounts, make sure they are managed by
your phone.

Change the Calendar Default View

2. Select a view from the available tabs at the top of

the screen. Selections are:

List.

3. Double-tap a day in which to add an event, then

tap .

Month, Week, Day, and

4. Touch the Add event tab.

5. Touch the Calendar field and select an account in

which to assign this event.

6. Tap the Title field and enter a title for the event.

7. Select From/To dates and times.

8. Select a Time zone.

9. Tap the All day checkbox if this events lasts all day.

10. Ta p Repeat and select a recurrence cycle.

Selections are:

Fortnightly ([day]), Monthly (every [number] [day]),
Monthly (on day [number]), or Yearly (on [month]
[day]).

None, Daily, Weekly (every [day]),

11. Enter a location for this event in the Location field,

or tap to select the location from a map.

12. Enter a description for this event in the Description

field.

13. Tap the Reminders field to select an alarm time.

Tap

Customize to enter your own reminder time.

14 . Tap Save to store the new event and synchronize it

with the selected account.

Event Alerts

When the phone is turned on and you have an event
alarm scheduled, your phone sounds an alert and
displays the event summary. There are several ways
your phone alerts for scheduled events:

䡲 Playing an assigned ringtone.
䡲 Displaying the Alert screen.

Event Reminders

When your phone is turned on and you have an event
alarm scheduled, there are several ways your phone
alerts you to scheduled events:

䡲 Playing a short beep.
䡲 Displaying an icon in the Status bar.

To view additional options:

1. Tap t h e Status bar, and then slide your finger down

the screen to open the

2. Tap the event name from the list to display the

event on the

Calendar notifications screen.

3. Tap an option:

Notifications panel.

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䡲 Set snooze duration: Sets the length of time to

allow before you are reminded of the event.
Choose from:

15 minutes, or 30 minutes.

䡲 Snooze: Reminds you of the event at a future time.
䡲 Dismiss: Dismisses the reminder.

3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 

View Events

Use this procedure to view your calendar events.

1. Press and tap > Calendar. When an

event is created, the entry displays in the default
view.

2. Select a view from the available tabs at the top of

the screen, then tap
scheduled after today.

3. Tap the day in which to view events. (Events

display in chronological order).

4. Tap the event to view details.

Day and List Views

Day view displays a list of the events of one day.

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Week or Month to view events

List view displays a list of all the events in chronological
order.

When in Day view, slide left or right across the screen
to view earlier or later days.

Week View

Week view displays a chart of the events of one week.

In Week view:

䡲 Touch and hold a time slot to create a new event.
䡲 Tap an event to view details.
䡲 Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier

or later weeks.

Month View

Month view displays markers on days that have events
scheduled.

In Month view:

䡲 Tap a day to view the events for that day.
䡲 Touch and hold a day to create a new event.
䡲 Slide up or down to view earlier or later months.

Erase Events

Use this procedure to erase calendar events.

1. Press and tap > Calendar.

2. Open the calendar event details:

䡲 In Day, Week, and List views, tap the calendar

event to delete.

3. Press > Delete.

4. Tap OK in the Delete confirmation box.

If this is a recurring event, select

All events, and tap OK.

Only this event, or

Alarm & Timer

Use the following methods to create an alarm event.

1. Press and tap > Clock. The alarm

and media application screen displays.

䡲 Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
䡲 World clock: View the time in other parts of the

world. World Clock displays time in hundreds of
different cities, within all 24 time zones around the
world.

䡲 Stopwatch: Measures intervals of time.
䡲 Timer: Acts as a countdown timer. Counts down

time to an based on a preset time length (hours,
minutes, and seconds).

2. Ta p Create alarm.

3. Tap the clock icon to activate an existing alarm.

4. Tap the entry and then tap the Time field to adjust

the alarm time, then tap

䡲 Adjust the hour and minute.
䡲 Change the AM or PM value.

Set.

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Note: The number of hours and minutes left before the alarm

goes off briefly displays onscreen after setting the new
alarm time.

Tap the day(s) to repeat this alarm, or tap Repeat

5.

weekly to check all boxes.

6. Tap Alarm type to select Melody, Vibration, Vibration

and melody, or Briefing.

7. Slide the alarm volume slider left or right to

decrease or increase the alarm volume.

8. Tap Alarm tone to select a ringtone that plays with

the alarm.

9. Select the Snooze option with the checkmark.

10. Tap Snooze and set a duration (3, 5, 10, 15, or 

30 minutes) and tap a number of times for Snooze

to repeat (

1, 2, 3, 5, or 10 times).

11. Select the Smart alarm option with the checkmark.

Smart alarm tracks body movement and calculates
the best time to sound the alarm. Place the phone
on the bed, and then the phone’s movement
sensor (accelerometer) detects the movements
that set off the alarm.

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Note: If you set the smart alarm, the sound starts quiets a few

minutes early and slowly increases the volume.

12. Tap Smart alarm and set the duration and tone.

13. Enter a name for this alarm event.
14 . Tap Save to store the new alarm event.

Calculator

Your phone comes with a built-in calculator.

1. Press and tap > Calculator.

2. Tap the onscreen keypad to enter numbers.

3. Touch and hold C to clear all numbers.

My Files

Bluetooth

My files allows you to manage your sounds, images,
videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory
card data in one convenient location. This application
allows you to launch a file if the associated application
is already on your phone.

1. Press and tap > My files.

2. The following folders display:

䡲 extSdCard: display files saved to your phone.
䡲 sdcard: displays all of the files saved to your

microSD card.

Note: Different folders may display depending on how your

phone is configured.

Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology
that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of
Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free
car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handheld devices,
computers, printers, and wireless phones. The
Bluetooth communication range is usually
approximately 30 feet.

Turn Bluetooth On or Off

The following procedures will guide you through
turning on and turning off your Bluetooth device.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Bluetooth.

2. Tap the Bluetooth OFF/ON slider to turn

on Bluetooth.

Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on and off through the

Notifications panel. Drag the Notifications panel down
and tap Bluetooth to enable or disable Bluetooth.

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Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve
battery power, or in places where using a wireless
phone is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and
in hospitals.

The Bluetooth Settings Menu

The following procedure provides you with a path to
the Bluetooth settings menu.

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > Bluetooth.

For more Bluetooth settings information, see “Bluetooth
Settings” on page 108.

Insert a microSD Card*

Use the following procedures to insert the microSD/
microSDHC card from your phone.

1. Using your fingernail, remove the back cover to

find the microSD slot.

2. Orient the card with the gold strips facing down.

3. Firmly press the card into the slot and make sure

that it catches with the push-click insertion.

Note: *microSD Card not included. Must be purchased

separately.

microSD Card

A microSDTM (Secure Digital) or microSDHCTM card is an
optional accessory that allows you to store images,
videos, music, documents, and voice data on your
phone.

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Remove a microSD Card

Use the following procedures to remove the microSD/
microSDHC card from your phone.

1. Using your fingernail, remove the back cover to

find the microSD slot.

2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it.

The card should pop partially out of the slot.

3. Remove the card from the slot.

4. Replace the battery cover.