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User Guide
[Sprint UG template version 13a]
SPH-L710_MR9_JB4.3_UG_Eng_TE_MK3_120513_F4
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Table of Contents
Get Started .................................................................................................................................... 1
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................ 1
Set Up Your Phone ................................................................................................................ 1
Activate Your Phone .............................................................................................................. 3
Complete the Setup ............................................................................................................... 3
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................... 5
Sprint Account Information and Help ..................................................................................... 5
Sprint Account Passwords ............................................................................................. 5
Manage Your Account .................................................................................................... 6
Sprint Support Services .................................................................................................. 6
Phone Basics ................................................................................................................................ 8
Your Phone’s Layout ............................................................................................................. 8
Key Functions ................................................................................................................. 8
Turn Your Phone On and Off ................................................................................................. 9
Turn Your Screen On and Off ................................................................................................ 9
Touchscreen Navigation ...................................................................................................... 10
Multi Window ....................................................................................................................... 15
Your Home Screen .............................................................................................................. 16
Creating Shortcuts ........................................................................................................ 17
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts .................................................................... 17
Adding and Removing Widgets .................................................................................... 18
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................. 18
Recently Used Applications .......................................................................................... 18
Status Bar ............................................................................................................................ 19
Enter Text ............................................................................................................................ 20
Touchscreen Keyboards .............................................................................................. 20
Text Input Methods ....................................................................................................... 20
Google Voice Typing .................................................................................................... 20
Samsung Keyboard ...................................................................................................... 21
Swype ........................................................................................................................... 22
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Tips for Editing Text ..................................................................................................... 22
Phone Calls ................................................................................................................................. 24
Make Phone Calls ................................................................................................................ 24
Call Using the Keypad .................................................................................................. 24
Call from Logs .............................................................................................................. 24
Call from Contacts ........................................................................................................ 25
Call a Number in a Text Message ................................................................................ 25
Call a Number in an Email Message ............................................................................ 26
Call Emergency Numbers ............................................................................................ 26
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information ............................................................................... 26
Receive Phone Calls ........................................................................................................... 26
Answer an Incoming Call .............................................................................................. 27
Mute the Ringing Sound ............................................................................................... 27
Reject an Incoming Call ............................................................................................... 27
Voicemail ............................................................................................................................. 27
Retrieve Voicemail Messages ...................................................................................... 27
Voicemail Notification ................................................................................................... 27
Visual Voicemail .................................................................................................................. 28
Phone Call Options .............................................................................................................. 28
Dialing Options ............................................................................................................. 28
Caller ID ....................................................................................................................... 28
Call Waiting .................................................................................................................. 29
3-Way Calling ............................................................................................................... 29
Call Forwarding ............................................................................................................ 30
In-call Options .............................................................................................................. 30
Speed Dialing ............................................................................................................... 31
Logs ..................................................................................................................................... 32
View Logs ..................................................................................................................... 32
Logs Options ................................................................................................................ 32
Clear Logs .................................................................................................................... 33
Contacts ...................................................................................................................................... 34
Get Started with Contacts .................................................................................................... 34
Access Contacts ........................................................................................................... 34
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Add a Contact ...................................................................................................................... 34
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................ 35
Edit a Contact ...................................................................................................................... 35
Add or Edit Information for a Contact ........................................................................... 36
Assign an Image to a Contact ...................................................................................... 36
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact .................................................................................... 36
Link a Contact .............................................................................................................. 37
Delete a Contact ........................................................................................................... 37
Add Entries to Your Favorites .............................................................................................. 37
Create Groups ..................................................................................................................... 38
Create a New Group .................................................................................................... 38
Add a Contact to a Group ............................................................................................. 38
Send a Message to a Group ........................................................................................ 38
Share a Contact ................................................................................................................... 39
Accounts and Messaging ............................................................................................................ 40
Google ................................................................................................................................. 40
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................. 40
Access Gmail ............................................................................................................... 40
Send a Gmail Message ................................................................................................ 41
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ............................................................................ 41
Email .................................................................................................................................... 42
Add an Email Account .................................................................................................. 42
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ........................................................... 42
Compose and Send Email ............................................................................................ 43
View and Reply to Email .............................................................................................. 44
Manage Your Email Inbox ............................................................................................ 44
Edit Email Settings ....................................................................................................... 45
Delete an Email Account .............................................................................................. 48
Messaging ........................................................................................................................... 48
Send a Message .......................................................................................................... 48
New Messages Notification .......................................................................................... 49
Managing Message Conversations .............................................................................. 49
Messaging Settings ...................................................................................................... 51
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Social Networking Accounts ................................................................................................ 53
ChatON ........................................................................................................................ 53
Flipboard ...................................................................................................................... 55
Google+ ........................................................................................................................ 55
Hangouts ...................................................................................................................... 55
YouTube ....................................................................................................................... 55
Apps and Entertainment ............................................................................................................. 57
Samsung Link ...................................................................................................................... 57
Configure Samsung Link Settings ................................................................................ 58
Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device ............................................. 58
DivX ..................................................................................................................................... 59
Locating Your VOD Registration Number .................................................................... 59
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies ........................... 59
Google Play Books .............................................................................................................. 60
Google Play Magazines ....................................................................................................... 60
Game Hub ........................................................................................................................... 60
Google Play Store................................................................................................................ 60
Find and Install an App ................................................................................................. 61
Create a Google Wallet Account .................................................................................. 61
Open an Installed App .................................................................................................. 61
Uninstall an App ........................................................................................................... 62
Google Play Movies & TV .................................................................................................... 62
Google Search ..................................................................................................................... 62
Media Hub/Samsung Hub .................................................................................................... 62
Sprint TV & Movies .............................................................................................................. 64
Google Play Music ............................................................................................................... 65
Music Hub ............................................................................................................................ 65
Music App ............................................................................................................................ 65
Sprint Music Plus ................................................................................................................. 66
Scout ................................................................................................................................... 67
Google Maps ....................................................................................................................... 68
Sprint Zone .......................................................................................................................... 68
Video App ............................................................................................................................ 68
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Web and Data ............................................................................................................................. 71
Internet ................................................................................................................................ 71
Data Services (Sprint 3G) .................................................................................................... 71
Your Data Services User Name ................................................................................... 71
Launch a Web Connection ........................................................................................... 72
4G Services ......................................................................................................................... 72
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................... 72
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ..................................................... 72
Sprint Hotspot ...................................................................................................................... 73
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................. 74
Turn Bluetooth On or Off .............................................................................................. 74
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ...................................................................... 75
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ................................................................................... 75
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ............................................................ 76
Send Information Using Bluetooth ................................................................................ 76
Receive Information Using Bluetooth ........................................................................... 77
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............................................................................................ 78
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection .................................................................... 78
Set Up a Screen Lock .................................................................................................. 78
Add a VPN Connection ................................................................................................ 78
Connect to a VPN ......................................................................................................... 79
Disconnect from a VPN ................................................................................................ 79
Camera and Video ...................................................................................................................... 80
Take Pictures ............................................................................................................... 80
Picture Options ............................................................................................................. 80
Share Pictures with Share Shot ................................................................................... 83
Record Videos .............................................................................................................. 83
Video Options ............................................................................................................... 84
Gallery ................................................................................................................................. 86
View Photos and Videos .............................................................................................. 87
Zoom In or Out on a Photo ........................................................................................... 88
Working with Photos ..................................................................................................... 88
Share Photos and Videos ............................................................................................. 89
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Paper Artist .......................................................................................................................... 90
G+ Photos ............................................................................................................................ 91
Group Play ........................................................................................................................... 91
Tools and Calendar ..................................................................................................................... 93
Clock .................................................................................................................................... 93
Calendar .............................................................................................................................. 93
Add an Event to the Calendar ...................................................................................... 93
View Events .................................................................................................................. 94
Erase Events ................................................................................................................ 94
Calculator............................................................................................................................. 95
Downloads ........................................................................................................................... 95
Dropbox ............................................................................................................................... 95
Download the Desktop Application ............................................................................... 95
Access Dropbox on your Phone ................................................................................... 95
Upload a Picture to Dropbox ........................................................................................ 96
Google Search ..................................................................................................................... 96
Help ..................................................................................................................................... 96
microSD Card ...................................................................................................................... 96
Install a microSD Card ................................................................................................. 96
Remove a microSD Card ............................................................................................. 97
View microSD Card Memory ........................................................................................ 97
Format a microSD Card ............................................................................................... 97
Unmount a microSD Card ............................................................................................ 97
My Files ............................................................................................................................... 98
More Services ...................................................................................................................... 98
S Memo ............................................................................................................................... 98
Create a New S Memo ................................................................................................. 99
S Suggest .......................................................................................................................... 100
S Voice .............................................................................................................................. 101
Voice Recorder .................................................................................................................. 101
Voice Search ..................................................................................................................... 101
VPN Client ......................................................................................................................... 101
Wallet ................................................................................................................................. 101
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Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 102
Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................... 102
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ................................................................................................... 102
Configure Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................ 102
Other Wi-Fi Settings ................................................................................................... 103
Wi-Fi Direct ................................................................................................................. 104
Sprint Hotspot Settings ...................................................................................................... 104
Allowed Devices ......................................................................................................... 105
Bluetooth Settings.............................................................................................................. 105
Turn Bluetooth On or Off ............................................................................................ 106
Configure Bluetooth Settings ...................................................................................... 106
Data Usage Settings .......................................................................................................... 107
More Networks Settings ..................................................................................................... 108
Airplane Mode ............................................................................................................ 108
Mobile Networks ......................................................................................................... 108
Tethering .................................................................................................................... 109
VPN ............................................................................................................................ 109
Roaming ..................................................................................................................... 109
NFC Settings ..................................................................................................................... 110
Turn NFC On or Off .................................................................................................... 110
Android Beam ............................................................................................................. 110
S Beam Settings ................................................................................................................ 111
Turn S Beam On or Off ...................................................................................................... 111
Nearby Devices .......................................................................................................... 111
Screen Mirroring Settings .................................................................................................. 112
Lock Screen ....................................................................................................................... 112
Screen Lock ............................................................................................................... 112
Lock Screen Options .................................................................................................. 113
Display Settings ................................................................................................................. 115
Wallpaper ................................................................................................................... 115
Notification Panel ....................................................................................................... 116
Multi Window .............................................................................................................. 116
Page Buddy ................................................................................................................ 116
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Brightness .................................................................................................................. 117
Auto Rotate Screen .................................................................................................... 117
Screen Timeout .......................................................................................................... 117
Daydream ................................................................................................................... 117
Font Style ................................................................................................................... 118
Font Size .................................................................................................................... 118
Touch Key Light Duration ........................................................................................... 118
Display Battery Percentage ........................................................................................ 119
Auto Adjust Screen Tone ........................................................................................... 119
LED Indicator Settings ....................................................................................................... 119
Sound Settings .................................................................................................................. 119
Volume ....................................................................................................................... 119
Vibration Intensity ....................................................................................................... 120
Ringtones ................................................................................................................... 120
Vibrations ................................................................................................................... 121
Default Notification Sound .......................................................................................... 121
Vibrate When Ringing ................................................................................................ 121
Dialing Keypad Tone .................................................................................................. 121
Touch Sounds ............................................................................................................ 121
Screen Lock Sound .................................................................................................... 122
Haptic Feedback ........................................................................................................ 122
Auto Haptic ................................................................................................................. 122
Emergency Tone ........................................................................................................ 122
HDMI Audio Output .................................................................................................... 122
Home Screen Mode Settings ............................................................................................. 123
Call Settings....................................................................................................................... 123
Call Rejection ............................................................................................................. 123
Set Up Call Rejection Messages ................................................................................ 124
Answering/Ending Calls ............................................................................................. 124
Turn Off Screen During Calls ..................................................................................... 124
Call Alerts ................................................................................................................... 124
Call Accessories ......................................................................................................... 125
Ringtones and Keypad Tones .................................................................................... 125
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Personalize Call Sound .............................................................................................. 126
Noise Reduction ......................................................................................................... 126
Increase Volume In Pocket ........................................................................................ 126
US Dialing .................................................................................................................. 126
International Dialing .................................................................................................... 127
TTY Mode ................................................................................................................... 127
DTMF Tones .............................................................................................................. 127
Voicemail Settings ...................................................................................................... 127
Voice Privacy .............................................................................................................. 128
Blocking Mode Settings ..................................................................................................... 128
Hands-free Mode Settings ................................................................................................. 129
Power Saving Mode Settings ............................................................................................. 129
Accessory Settings ............................................................................................................ 130
Accessibility Settings ......................................................................................................... 130
Language and Input Settings ............................................................................................. 132
Choose a Default Language ....................................................................................... 132
Set a Default Input Method ......................................................................................... 132
Google Voice Typing Settings .................................................................................... 132
Samsung Keyboard .................................................................................................... 132
Swype Settings ........................................................................................................... 134
Voice Search Settings ................................................................................................ 135
Text-to-Speech Options ............................................................................................. 136
Pointer Speed ............................................................................................................. 136
Motion Settings .................................................................................................................. 136
Smart Screen Settings ....................................................................................................... 138
Smart Stay .................................................................................................................. 138
Smart Rotation ........................................................................................................... 138
Voice Control Settings ....................................................................................................... 138
Accounts Settings .............................................................................................................. 139
Add an Account .......................................................................................................... 139
Backup Options .......................................................................................................... 139
Location Services Settings ................................................................................................ 140
Security Settings ................................................................................................................ 141
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Passwords .................................................................................................................. 141
Device Administration ................................................................................................. 141
Security Update Service ............................................................................................. 142
Credential Storage ..................................................................................................... 142
Application Manager Settings ............................................................................................ 143
Battery Settings ................................................................................................................. 143
Storage Settings ................................................................................................................ 143
Date and Time Settings ..................................................................................................... 144
Activate This Device .......................................................................................................... 144
System Update Settings .................................................................................................... 144
About Device Settings ....................................................................................................... 145
Copyright Information ................................................................................................................ 146
Index ......................................................................................................................................... 147
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Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless
service the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys.
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Install the battery. 1.
Insert a coin or other flat object into the slot at the bottom of the battery compartment
cover and lift the cover up gently.
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Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and
there are no gaps around the cover.
Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your phone. 2.
Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and charge your battery. Fully charging a 3.
battery may take up to three hours.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a
signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the
battery as soon as possible.
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Activate Your Phone
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of
service, it is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free
Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware
Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
● If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing
number on your account (you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer
online or directly on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your
phone.
Activate on your phone:
• Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.
● To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit
sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support for assistance.
Complete the Setup
After you activate your phone, follow the prompts to set up your Google Account and
preferences.
For best results, activate your phone before starting the setup process.
Note: During setup, you may see a notice about Connections Optimizer. Connections Optimizer
helps you manage and enhance your data experience by finding and connecting to remembered
Wi-Fi networks on your device, and if applicable, the 4G network.
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1. After you activate your phone, you’ll see the Welcome screen. Choose a language, and
then tap Start to begin setup.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have
an option to skip it and continue to the next screen.
Wi-Fi: You can choose to connect to Wi-Fi to complete setup, instead of your
phone’s wireless network connection. Select an available Wi-Fi network, and then
follow the prompts to connect.
Got Google?: Follow the prompts to sign in to your current Google Account, or sign
up for a new Google Account right from your phone.
• Tap Yes to enter your Gmail address and password and then tap the right arrow
to sign in to your current Google Account.
• Tap No to sign up for a new Google Account. Tap Get an account, and then
follow prompts to set up your new account.
Backup and Restore: Select your Google Account backup settings. If you're signing
in with an existing Google Account, you can choose to restore your Google Account
information, such as apps, bookmarks, Wi-Fi passwords, and contacts, to your new
phone. You can also choose to keep your new phone backed up with your Google
Account.
Google & location: Select options for allowing Google and other apps to use your
location information.
This phone belongs to: Enter your name. Your phone uses your name to
personalize some features.
Google services: Learn about Google’s privacy policy and other terms.
3. At the Setup complete screen, tap Finish to complete setup and continue with other
options.
4. At the Dropbox screen, select an option and follow the onscreen instructions.
• Create a new Dropbox account: Tap to set up a Dropbox account to save your
photos and videos to a Web-based storage area.
• I already have an account: Tap to sign in to your current Dropbox account.
• No thanks: Tap to skip the Dropbox setup screens.
5. That’s it, your phone is now ready to use.
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Set Up Voicemail
You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is
activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone
automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off.
Note: 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.
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Touch and hold
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: You can also access Visual Voicemail by touching .
to dial your voicemail number.
Sprint Account Information and Help
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding
help.
Sprint Account Passwords
As a Sprint 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.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you
sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Sign in/Register and then click Sign up now! to get
started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint
service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com/mysprint.
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Voicemail for more
information on your voicemail password.
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Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control
access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com/mysprint
● Access your account information.
● Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
● View and pay your bill.
● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
● Purchase accessories.
● Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
● View available Sprint service plans and options.
● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ring tones, screen
savers, and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
Press and tap Phone. 1.
Do any of the following: 2.
Tap
Tap
service plan or to get answers to other questions.
to make a payment.
to access Sprint Zone and a summary of your Sprint
Sprint Support Services
Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance
from your Sprint phone.
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Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential,
business, and government listings; movie listings or show times; driving directions, restaurant
reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information
per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.
■ Press and tap Phone, and then tap .
Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place
calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
■ Press and tap Phone, and then tap .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at
sprint.com.
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Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Your Phone’s Layout
The following illustrations outline your phone’s basic layout.
Key Functions
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
● LED indicator glows or blinks in different colors to show status when the screen is
turned off. The LED glows red when charging, and blinks red when the battery is low;
blinks blue when a notification has arrived, or when you are recording voice; and glows
green when the battery is fully charged and the phone is attached to a charger.
● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls.
● Proximity and Light Sensors detect the presence of objects near the phone, and light
conditions.
● Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.
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● Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the
screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or
restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
● Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu,
the Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard.
● Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to see recent apps, and
access Task Manager and Google Now.
● Menu Key allows you to access a menu from most of your phone’s screens.
● Volume Key adjusts the volume of your phone’s sounds. From the Home screen, press
to adjust master volume. During calls or playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute
the ringtone of an incoming call.
● Camera lets you take pictures and record videos.
● Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing
and capturing a photo or video.
● Microphones allow other callers to hear you when you are using the speakerphone, and
captures sound during recording.
● 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional
headset (not included) for convenient, hands-free conversations.
● Speaker plays ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice
in speakerphone mode.
● USB Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger/USB cable
(included) and other optional accessories (not included).
Caution: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Key.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Turn Your Screen On and Off
You can quickly turn the screen off when not in use and turn it back on and unlock it when you
need it.
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Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock Key.
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of
time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the
phone’s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen
Timeout.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key.
2. Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock the screen.
If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter
the password or PIN. See Screen Lock.
Touchscreen Navigation
Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Tap
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application
and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger.
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Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch
and hold the item.
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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger.
While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
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Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick
strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts
or message list.
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Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to
landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways
to bring up a bigger keyboard.
Note: The Auto rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to
automatically change. To make this selection, press and then tap > Settings > My
device > Display > Auto rotate screen. See Auto Rotate Screen for more information.
Pinch and Spread
"Pinch" the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or "spread" the screen to zoom
in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to
zoom in.)
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Tip: Pinching any Home screen will let you see thumbnails of all seven Home screens. Tap a
thumbnail to go straight to another Home screen.
Multi Window
Multi Window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows.
Enable Multi Window
Enable Multi window in the Display settings.
1. Press and then tap > Settings > My device > Display.
2. Tap the check box beside Multi window to enable or disable the option.
Display Multi Window
After you enable Multi window in Display settings, you can control whether Multi window
displays on the screen, for easy access to its features.
When you display Multi window, it appears on the left side of the screen by default. You can
drag the tab along the side of the screen, or tap the tab to open Multi Window, then drag Multi
window to another edge of the screen (top, bottom, or side).
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■ Touch and hold the Back Key to display Multi window.
Work With Multi Window
After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run two apps at the same time. You can launch
apps from Multi window, or drag an app to the screen to run multiple apps at the same time.
The apps display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, or adjust the
size of their display on the screen.
Use Multi Window to Launch Multiple Apps
When you drag an app from Multi window on top of an open app, both apps display in a split
window.
■ While using one app, touch the tab to display Multi Window, and then touch and drag an
app to the screen.
Adjust the Size of Apps in Multi Window
While using Multi Window, you can adjust the size of the two apps on the screen.
■ Touch and drag the border between the windows.
Switch Multi Window App Positions
While using Multi Window, you can switch the position of the app windows on the screen.
■ Touch the border between the windows, then touch
Make a Multi Window App Full Screen
While using Multi Window, you can expand an app to full screen anytime.
■ Touch the border between the windows, and then touch .
Your Home Screen
The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You
can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and
more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to
display additional screens.
Note: Your phone's home screens cycle through so that you can keep swiping in one direction
and make it back to the home screen. The small circles toward the bottom of the screen let you
know your current screen position.
Tip: Press to return to the main home screen from any other screen.
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Creating Shortcuts
Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen.
Adding Items from the Applications Menu
1. Press , and then tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an application icon, and then drag it to a Home screen.
3. Release the screen to lock the new shortcut into its new position on the Home screen.
Adding Items from the Home screen
1. Press to display the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen, and then choose Apps and
widgets.
3. Touch and hold the application icon, and then drag it to a Home screen. Release the
icon to lock it on the screen.
Removing a Shortcut
1. Press to display the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut, and then drag it to the Remove 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 Home
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 app 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. For more information, see Creating Shortcuts.
Press to display the Home screen. 1.
Touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to replace and then drag it to an empty 2.
space on any Home screen.
Touch and hold a new shortcut on the Home screen, and then drag it to the empty space 3.
in the row of primary shortcuts.
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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 apps.
Adding a Widget
Press to display the Home screen. 1.
Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen, and then choose Apps and 2.
widgets > Widgets.
Touch and a widget, and then drag it to a Home screen. Release the widget to lock it on 3.
the screen.
Removing a Widget
1. Press to display the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold the desired widget, and then drag it to the Remove icon. As you drop
the widget into the Trash, both items turn red.
Note: This action does not delete the application; it simply removes it from the current screen.
Extended Home Screens
In addition to the main home screen, your phone has six extended home screens to provide
more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Touch and hold the icon or widget and then
drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.
There are six extended screens in addition to the main Home screen.
Note: You cannot add more screens, unless you have previously deleted any of the existing
screens. The maximum number of home screens is seven.
To go directly to a particular screen:
From any home screen, pinch the screen to display thumbnail images of all screens. 1.
– or –
Press Home, and then tap Menu > Edit page.
Tap the screen you want to open. 2.
Recently Used Applications
You can access recently used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications
themselves.
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1. Press and hold from any screen to open the recently used applications window.
Icon
Description
Bluetooth® active
Connected to another Bluetooth device
Wi-Fi® active
Vibrate
Mute
Speakerphone Active
Network (full signal)
3G (data service)
4G (data service)
Airplane Mode
Alarm Set
Smart stay is enabled, and you are using a feature that utilizes Smart stay.
Battery (full charge shown)
Icon
Description
Missed call
New email
2. Tap an image to open the selected application.
Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on
the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, touch and hold the
status bar and drag it down.
Status Icons
Notification Icons
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New Gmail
New message
New voicemail
Event
USB connection
Updates available
Download complete
Keyboard active
Enter Text
You can type on your phone using the available touchscreen keyboards.
Touchscreen Keyboards
Touchscreen keyboard entry can be done in either Portrait or Landscape orientations. The
Landscape orientation provides more space and results in slightly bigger onscreen keys. If you
find that you prefer to enter text via the onscreen keyboard, and need bigger keys, use this
orientation.
Text Input Methods
There are three text input methods available.
● Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries.
● Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY
keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key
touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text.
● Swype lets you enter words by swiping across the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of
tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap
letters to enter words.
Google Voice Typing
This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your spoken words into text.
Use Google Voice Typing to Enter Text
1. From a screen where you can enter text, drag down from the top of the screen to open
the Notification panel, and then tap Select input method > Google voice typing.
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2. Speak into the microphone and watch your text being entered onscreen. If the text is
incorrect, tap DELETE.
3. Once you have completed entering your text, tap the keyboard icon to display the
onscreen keyboard.
Note: Select a language by tapping at the bottom of the Listening area. Tap Add more
languages to choose a new language via the Google voice typing menu. Removing the check
mark from the Automatic field allows you to select additional languages.
Configure Google Voice Typing
Set Google Voice Typing options. For more information, see Google Voice Typing.
■ Press and tap > Settings > My device > Language and input, and then
tap next to Google voice typing.
Samsung Keyboard
With Samsung Keyboard, it's easy to enter text, symbols, and numbers.
Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text
1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open
the Notification panel, and then tap Select input method > Samsung keyboard.
2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options:
If you make a mistake, tap to delete incorrect characters. Touch and hold
to delete a whole word or field.
Tap to change the case of the text. Tap twice to switch to all capitals.
Tap to switch to a symbols keyboard, to enter symbols. There are three
symbol keyboards.
Tap to choose Google Voice typing, Handwriting, Clipboard, Settings, or
Floating keyboard.
Configure Samsung Keyboard
You can configure options for Samsung keyboard. For more information, see Samsung
Keyboard.
■ Press and tap > Settings > My device > Language and input, and then
tap next to Samsung keyboard.
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Swype
Swype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters on the virtual QWERTY keyboard.
Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also
tap letters to enter words.
Swype provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which can compensate for
tapping the wrong keys on the virtual QWERTY keyboards.
Use Swype to Enter Text
1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open
the Notification panel, and then tap Select input method > Swype.
2. Swipe your finger continuously over the letters to form a word. As you swipe over letters,
words matching your pattern display at the top of the Swype keyboard. To enter a word,
lift your finger, or tap a word at the top of the keyboard.
3. While entering text, use these options:
If you make a mistake, tap to delete a single character. Touch and hold
to delete an entire word or field.
By default, Swype starts with a capital at the beginning of text. To use capitalization
at any time, tap once to start with a capital letter, or tap twice to enter all
capitals.
Tap to switch to a symbols keyboard, and then tap keys to enter numbers and
symbols.
Configure Swype
Choose Swype options. For more information, see Swype Settings.
■ Press and tap > Settings > My device > Language and input, and then
tap next to Swype.
Tips for Editing Text
These tips allow you to cut or copy selected text and paste it into a separate selected area.
1. In a text entry field, double-tap the text.
2. Touch and drag the sliders to highlight and select the desired text.
3. Tap an onscreen option from the Edit text menu bar. You can drag your finger along the
menu bar to see all the options:
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Select all: Highlights all the text in the field.
Cut: Removes the selected text and saves it to the clipboard.
Copy: Copies the selected text to the clipboard.
Paste: Insert the last copied or cut text into the current field.
Clipboard: Display the clipboard to choose previously cut or copied text.
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Phone Calls
With the Sprint wireless service and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country.
Make Phone Calls
There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone.
Call Using the Keypad
The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dialer screen.
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Tap the number keys on the keypad to enter the phone number. As you enter digits,
matching contacts display. If you see the number you want to dial, tap it to select the
number without entering the rest of the digits.
3. Tap to call the number.
4. To end the call, tap .
Call 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 Phone.
2. Tap the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays. You can use these options:
For additional options, tap the name or number.
Drag your finger from left to right across the contact to place a call.
Tip: You can also swipe the entry from right to left to send a text message.
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Call from Contacts
You can place calls directly from your Contacts list using either of the following procedures.
■ Press and tap Contacts.
Tap the contact you want to call and then tap .
Depending on your motion settings, you may also automatically call the displayed
contact, simply by lifting the phone to your ear. See Motion Settings for details.
Drag your finger from left to right across the contact to call their default number.
Tip: You can also swipe the entry from right to left to send a text message.
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 and MMS.
1. Press and tap Messaging.
2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number.
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3. Tap 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 Apps, and then tap or .
2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number.
3. The Phone app opens, displaying the phone number, ready for dialing. Tap to
place the call.
Call Emergency Numbers
Place calls to emergency services, even when your phone’s screen is locked or your account is
restricted.
■ Press and tap Phone, and then tap
To call the 911 emergency number when the phone’s screen is locked with a screen lock:
■ From the lock screen, tap Emergency call.
.
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing
E911 emergency location services where available.
When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to
calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and
access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your
approximate location.
Important: Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an emergency call.
Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs),
may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone.
Receive Phone Calls
When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays
the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call
from someone who is not stored in Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number
appear on the Incoming call screen.
Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail.
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Answer an Incoming Call
The following procedure shows you how to answer an incoming call.
■ When the call comes in, touch and drag .
Mute the Ringing Sound
You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by doing either of the following.
● Press the Volume Key down.
● Place the phone face down on a level surface. See Motion Settings to display the
settings required to mute incoming calls by turning over the phone.
Reject an Incoming Call
The following procedure shows you how to reject and incoming call.
■ When the call comes in, touch and drag .
Reject a Call with a Text Message
You can automatically reject an incoming call by sending a text message to the caller.
■ Touch and drag Reject call with message, and then select a message, or tap to
create a new message.
Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is
in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as
your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
Retrieve Voicemail Messages
You can access your voicemail by using the following process.
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Touch and hold to access voicemail, and follow the prompts to review voicemail.
Voicemail Notification
There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message.
● By playing a ringtone.
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● By displaying in the Notifications area of the Status bar.
Note: Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, your phone notifies
you of new messages only when it is turned on and you are in a service area. You can check
your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your wireless phone number. When your voicemail
answers, enter your password.
Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can find
exactly the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message
first. View voicemails by caller name and number, along with the length of time and priority level
of the message.
■ Press and tap Apps > Voicemail.
Phone Call Options
Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of
your calling experience.
Dialing Options
There are several options available when entering a new number.
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. While dialing, tap to display a list of options. Tap an option to select it.
Send message to send a text message to the entry.
Add to contacts to add the entered number into your Contacts list. See Add a
Contact for more information.
Speed dial setting to display the contacts assigned to numbers 2 through 100. The
number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.
Add 2-sec pause to add a 2-second pause to the number you are dialing.
Add wait to add a pause to the calling sequence until you tap a key to continue.
Call settings to display the Call settings menu. For more information, see Call
Settings.
Caller ID
Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the
incoming call. You can block Caller ID if you do not want your number displayed when you
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make a call. This block only lasts for one call; to permanently block your number, call Customer
Service.
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Tap .
3. Enter a phone number and then tap .
Call Waiting
When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding a tone. Your
phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone
number (if it is available).
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:
Slide to the right to put the first call on hold and answer the second call. 1.
To switch back to the first caller, tap Swap. 2.
3-Way Calling
With 3-Way Calling (also known as Conference calling), you can talk to two people at the same
time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls.
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Enter a number and tap .
3. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call and dial the second number.
(This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.)
4. When you’re connected to the second party, tap Merge.
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller
stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are
disconnected.
5. To end the three-way call, tap .
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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.
Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.
Activate Call Forwarding
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Tap .
3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded.
4. Tap . (You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding.)
Deactivate Call Forwarding
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Tap .
3. Tap . (You will see a message and hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.)
In-call Options
While you’re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Tap an option to select it.
● Add call: displays the dialer so you can call another person.
● Keypad: displays the onscreen keypad, where you can enter numbers using DTMF
(Dual Tone Multi-Frequency). This is especially helpful if you need to enter an access
code or other information while on an active call.
● End call: Terminate the call.
● Speaker: Route the phone’s audio either through the speaker or through the earpiece.
Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during
speakerphone use.
● Mute: Turn the onboard microphone either on or off.
● Headset: Connect to a Bluetooth headset.
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● Touch for more options:
Contacts: Go to your Contact list.
Memo: Create a memo during a call.
Message: Send a message during a call.
Speed Dialing
You can assign a shortcut number to a phone number in your Contacts List for speed dialing.
There are one hundred available numbered spaces. The number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.
Assigning Speed Dials
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Touch > Speed dial setting.
3. Tap an unused space and the Select contact screen displays.
4. Select a contact to assign to the number. The selected contact number will display in the
speed dial number box.
Removing Speed Dials
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Tap > Speed dial setting.
3. Tap > Remove.
4. Tap the X next to the speed dial entries you want to remove.
5. Tap Done.
Edit Speed Dials
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Tap > Speed dial setting.
3. Tap > Change order.
4. Tap the entry you want to move, and then tap an unassigned space. (For example, if you
select speed dial 12, and speed dial 8 shows "Not assigned," you can tap speed dial 8 to
move the entry.) If you tap an assigned space, the two speed dials will swap places.
5. Tap Done.
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Making a Call Using a Speed Dial Number
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Touch the speed dial digits, holding the last digit until the number dials.
Logs
The Logs tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls, plus
messages.
View Logs
The following procedures will guide you through viewing your call logs list.
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Tap the Logs tab to display Logs.
To change the Logs view, tap > View. Tap All calls, Missed calls, Dialed
calls, Received calls, or Rejected calls to filter the list.
Logs Options
The following procedures will guide you through accessing and understanding your call log
options.
■ To make a call from Logs, see Call from Logs.
For additional options:
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Tap the Logs tab to display logs.
3. Touch and hold a listing to display the options list.
Copy to dialing screen: Copy the phone number form the call record to the Phone
screen.
Add to contacts/View contact: Save the phone number to create or update a
contact, or view the contact record where this number is saved.
Send number: Send the phone number in a text message.
Add to reject list: Add the phone number to the list of numbers, to have calls from
the number blocked.
Delete: Erase the call record from Logs.
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Clear Logs
Follow these steps to clear the Logs list.
1. Press and tap Phone.
2. Tap the Logs tab to display logs.
3. Tap > Delete, and then follow the prompts to select entries to delete.
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Contacts
The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources,
including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized
with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server),
and your Facebook friends.
Get Started with Contacts
Before using Contacts, it’s best to learn a few basics.
Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. You can create a Google
contact, a phone contact, or a Corporate (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) contact.
● Phone contacts are stored locally on the phone.
Note: If the phone is ever reset to its factory default parameters, locally stored contacts (phone
contacts) can be lost.
● Google contacts are shared with your existing Google Account and can also be
imported to your phone after you have created a Google Mail account.
● Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts are shared with a Microsoft Exchange
account.
Access Contacts
There are a few ways to display Contacts.
■ Press and tap Contacts.
or
Press and tap Phone > Contacts tab.
Add a Contact
You can add contacts directly from the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, phone
numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more.
1. Press and tap Contacts.
2. Tap at the top of the screen.
3. If you have accounts set up on your phone, tap a storage account.
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4. Touch contact fields to enter information.
Tap and assign an image to the new entry. Choose an image from Gallery, take
a new picture with the Camera, or use an S Memo.
Tap the Name field and use the onscreen keyboard to enter the full name. Tap
next to the Name field to display additional name fields.
Tap the Phone number field, and then enter the phone number. Tap to add
another Phone number. Tap , and then choose a label for the number.
Tap Email to enter an email address.
Tap Groups to assign the contact to a group.
Tap Ringtone to choose a ringtone to play for calls from the contact.
Tap Message alert to choose a ringtone to play for new messages from the contact.
Tap Vibration pattern to choose a vibration to play for new calls or messages from
the contact.
Tap Add another field to add new fields for the contact.
5. Tap Save to save the new contact.
Save a Phone Number
You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone dial pad.
Press and tap Phone. 1.
Enter a phone number using the keypad. 2.
Tap > Add to Contacts, and then choose Create contact or Update existing. 3.
If you’re creating a new contact, choose an account for the contact. 4.
Continue entering contact information, if desired. See Add a Contact. 5.
Tap Save to save the contact. 6.
Edit a Contact
Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a
caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more.
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Add or Edit Information for a Contact
You can modify existing contact information to keep your information up-to-date.
1. Press and tap Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap .
3. Tap any field you want to change or add. See Add a Contact.
4. Add or edit the information, and then tap Save.
Assign an Image to a Contact
Adding a picture or image to a contact entry creates a more personal and easily recognized
entry. For example, when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the picture will display. You
can add a picture, or use an S Memo.
1. Press and tap Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap .
3. Tap, , and then choose an option:
Choose Image to select a picture from Gallery.
Choose Pictures by people to select a picture from Gallery that contains a tag for
the contact.
Choose Take Picture to take a new picture.
Choose S Memo to assign an S Memo to the contact image.
4. Touch and drag along the sides of the blue border box to crop the image to the desired
size.
5. Tap Done, and then tap Save to assign the image.
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact
You can assign a special ringtone to individual contacts for more personalization.
1. Press and tap Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it.
3. Tap Ringtone, and then choose from the following:
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Tap a ringtone to select it, and then tap OK. When you tap a ringtone, a sample
plays.
Tap Add to choose a sound from one of these options:
• Choose music track: Select a sound from Google Play Music.
• Dropbox: Select a sound from your Dropbox.
• Sound picker: Select a sound from the Music app.
Link 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.
1. Press and tap Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap .
3. Tap another entry to link it to the original contact.
Note: You can link up to ten contacts in a single entry.
Delete a Contact
You can delete a contact from the contacts details page.
1. Press and tap Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap > Delete.
3. Tap OK.
Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap Delete.
Add Entries to Your Favorites
The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred
Contacts entries. Favorites are marked with a star.
1. Press and tap Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap the star on the contact record.
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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 present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group.
Create a New Group
You can create new groups with unique ringtones and vibration patterns.
1. Press and tap Contacts > Groups.
2. Press and then tap Create.
3. Enter information about the group:
Tap the Group name field and enter a name for the new group.
Tap Group ringtone and select a ringtone for the group.
Tap Message alert to choose a ringtone to play for new messages from group
members.
Tap Vibration pattern and select a vibration pattern for the group.
Tap Add member and select a member or members to add to the new Group list.
4. Tap Done when you are finished adding members, and then tap Save.
Add a Contact to a Group
You can add new members to a group from your Contacts.
1. Press and tap Contacts > Groups.
2. Tap a group to display it, and then tap .
3. From the list of contacts, tap the contact(s) you want to add. (A green check-mark
appears next to the selected entries.)
4. Tap Done to add the contact(s) to the group.
Send a Message to a Group
You can send a message to all or selected members of a group.
1. Press and tap Contacts > Groups.
2. Tap an existing group and then tap > Send message.
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3. Select the recipients of the new message (indicated by a green checkmark) and then tap
Done.
4. Type your message, and then tap .
Share a Contact
You can share contacts using Bluetooth, ChatON, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi Direct.
1. Press and tap Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap > Share namecard via.
3. Send the current contact information to an external recipient via one of the following:
Bluetooth: Send the information via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on
pairing and sending via Bluetooth.
ChatON: Send the information via ChatON.
Email: Send the information as an email attachment. See Compose and Send Email
for details on sending email.
Gmail: Send the information as a Gmail attachment. See Send a Gmail Message for
details.
Messaging: Send the contact information as an MMS message attachment (vcf file).
For more information about messaging, see Text Messaging and MMS.
Wi-Fi Direct: Send the information via a phone-to-device connection.
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Accounts and Messaging
Set up accounts on your phone, to synchronize information between your phone and accounts.
Use your phone’s messaging features to send text and multimedia messages.
Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Google
Play Store, require a Google Account. To use these applications, you must set up your Google
Account on your phone. Setting up your account on your phone syncs your phone and your
online Google Account.
Create a Google Account
If you do not already have a Google Account, you can create one online or using your phone.
Note: You can also create and sign into your Google/Gmail account through your phone’s
Setup application.
Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your phone, such as Google Play,
you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your phone.
Create a Google Account Online
1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to www.google.com.
2. On the main page, click Sign in > Create an account.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account.
Create a Google Account Using Your Phone
1. Press and tap > Settings > Accounts.
2. Tap Add account > Google > New.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account.
Access Gmail
Below are procedures for accessing your Gmail account.
1. Press and tap Apps > Gmail.
2. Do any of the following:
View more email messages: If the Inbox is full, swipe your finger up the screen to
view more messages and conversations.
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Read a new email message: Tap the unread message or the conversation with an
unread message (just-arrived items display in bold).
Select messages and conversations: Tap the box before the email or
conversation.
View the Inbox of another Gmail account: Tap the menu at the top of the
screen and then tap the inbox of the Gmail account you want to view.
Send a Gmail Message
Below are procedures for sending a Gmail.
1. Press and tap Apps > Gmail.
2. From the Inbox, tap .
3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. You can add multiple
recipients.
4. Tap Subject and enter the email subject.
5. Tap Compose email and compose your email.
To add a picture or video, tap > Attach picture or Attach video.
To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other
recipients, tap > Add Cc/Bcc.
6. To send the message, tap .
To save the current email as a draft, tap > Save draft. To view your draft email
messages, from the Inbox, tap the menu at the top of the screen and then tap
Drafts.
To delete the current email message, tap > Discard.
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages
Below are procedures for reading and replying to Gmail messages.
1. Press and tap Apps > Gmail.
2. Tap a message to display its contents.
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Tip: You can also access new messages through the Notifications bar. When a new Gmail
message arrives, you’ll see the icon in the Notifications bar. Touch and hold the bar and slide it
down to display notifications. Tap a message to display it.
3. Tap to display the reply screen.
4. From the menu at the top of the screen, tap Reply, Reply all, or Forward.
5. To send the message, tap .
Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts. You
can also access your Exchange ActiveSync email on your phone.
Add an Email Account
Email allows you to send and receive email using various email services. You can also receive
text message alerts when you receive an important email.
1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
Enter your email address and password. To see your password as you enter it, tap 2.
Show password.
Tap Next to start automatic email setup. If you need to configure custom settings, tap 3.
Manual setup and then enter your settings. These may include mail type, user name,
password, server, security type, etc.
Follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account. 4.
Tap Done to complete setup. 5.
Note: You can also add email accounts from Settings. Press and tap > Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Email.
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account
The Email application also provides access to your Microsoft Exchange account from your
phone. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, 2007, or 2010 as the corporate
email system, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts,
and Task information directly with your company’s Exchange server.
Use the following procedure to synchronize your phone with a corporate email account.
Note: You can set up multiple Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on your phone.
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1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
2. Enter your email address and password. To see your password as you enter it, tap
Show password.
3. Tap Next to start automatic email setup. For systems that require custom settings, tap
Manual setup and then enter your settings. You may need to consult your network
administrator for this information:
Domain\Username: Enter your network domain and username, separated by “\”.
Password: Enter your network access password (case-sensitive).
Exchange Server: Enter your system’s Exchange server remote email address.
Obtain this information from your company network administrator.
Use secure connection (SSL): Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system
requires SSL encryption.
Use client certification: Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system
requires certification.
4. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account.
5. Tap Done to complete setup.
Note: You can also add email accounts from Settings. Press and tap > Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Email.
Compose and Send Email
Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your
productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages.
1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
2. From the Inbox, tap .
3. Compose your message:
Tap the To field and enter the recipient’s email address. You can add multiple
message recipients.
To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other
recipients, tap Cc/Bcc.
Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject.
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Tap the text entry field and compose your email.
To add an attachment, tap . Choose from the following: My Files, Images, Take
picture, Video, Record video, Audio, Record audio, S Memo, Calendar,
Contacts, or Location.
4. To send the message, tap .
View and Reply to Email
Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer.
1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
2. On the email account Inbox, tap a message to view it, and then choose an option:
Tap Reply to reply to the sender.
Tap Reply all to reply to all the addresses in the original recipient list.
Tap Forward to forward the message to new recipient(s).
3. Enter a message (if desired) and then tap
Manage Your Email Inbox
The following procedures allow you to view, refresh, sort, and delete your email messages.
View Your Email Inbox
1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the complete email account list page.
3. Select an email account and tap an email message.
Refresh an Email Account
Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and
received email messages manually at any time.
1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
2. Select an email account.
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If you are already in an email account, tap the account name field (upper-left) to
open the complete email account list page.
Select an available email account.
3. Tap (Refresh).
Sort Email Messages
1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
2. On the email account Inbox, tap > Sort by.
3. Select from the options to sort email messages by date received (most recent or oldest),
by sender, read/unread status, starred favorites, attachments, recipient(s), priority,
subject, flag, request, meeting requests, or size. (Not all options are available for all
email accounts.)
Delete an Email Message
1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap the check box beside email(s) you want to delete, and then tap Delete.
3. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.
Edit Email Settings
You can edit general preferences, which apply to all email accounts, or configure settings for
specific email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature,
frequency of retrieval, and more.
Note: Available settings depend on the type of email account.
Edit General Preferences
1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap > Settings to configure settings. Available settings depend on the type of email
account, and may include:
Display: Choose how emails are shown in the email list, and when you open them.
Composing and sending: Choose what functions are available while composing
and sending emails.
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Auto advance: Choose how the email list displays after you delete or move an
email.
Confirm deletions: Choose whether the phone prompts you to confirm the action
when you mark emails for deletion.
Priority senders: Maintain a list of email addresses to ensure that emails from the
addresses receive priority handling.
Spam addresses: Create a list of email addresses and domains, to block emails
from these senders.
Rules for filtering: Set filters and manage filtered email.
Edit Account Settings
You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password,
name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more.
Note: Available settings depend on the type of email account.
1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap > Settings > Account settings, and then tap an account to configure settings.
Available settings may include:
Sync settings: Tap to configure options for synchronizing your phone with your
account.
• Sync Email: When enabled, your phone maintains synchronization with your
email account. The last synchronization is displayed.
• Sync schedule: Set options for synchronizing your phone with your email
account. Available when Sync Email is enabled.
• Period to sync Email: Choose a period of time to maintain synchronization
between your phone and email account.
• Size to retrieve emails: Choose a maximum size for emails, for your phone to
automatically retrieve during synchronization. For larger emails, your phone will
prompt you to download the contents when you open them.
Signature: When On, a text signature is automatically added to emails you send.
Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn signatures On or Off. After turning signatures On, tap
Signature to edit the default text signature.
Out of office settings: Configure options for automatic replies to emails when you
are out of the office.
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Default account: Assign an account as the default email account for outgoing
messages. When you launch an email from other apps, the email will automatically
be from this account.
Password: Update your account password to match the password set on your
account.
Email notifications: When enabled, an icon displays in the Status bar when you
receive new emails.
Select ringtone: Choose a ringtone to play for new email notifications.
Vibrate: When enabled, vibration plays for new email notifications.
More settings: Configure other options, including the account name, carbon copy
and blind carbon copy, synchronization, and security options.
• Account name: Enter a name to identify this email account.
• Your name: Enter a name, to be shown to recipients in emails from this account.
• Always Cc/Bcc myself: Choose options for sending a copy of emails you send
to yourself, as a copy (Cc) or blind copy (Bcc).
• Forward with attachments: Choose whether to automatically include
attachments when forwarding an email.
• Show images: Choose whether to automatically display embedded images in
the body of an email.
• Auto download attachments: Choose whether the phone automatically
downloads email attachments when you are connected to Wi-Fi. You might use
this option to control how and whether you use your plan’s data services to
download attachments.
• Auto resend times: Choose the number of times the phone attempts to resend
an email after a delivery failure.
• Folder sync settings: Choose folders to synchronize between your phone and
account.
• Period to sync Calendar: Choose the period for synchronizing calendar events
between your phone and account.
• Empty server trash: Delete the contents of the trash folder on the account
server.
• In case of sync conflict: Choose whether information from the server or phone
has priority when there is a conflict.
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• Security options: Configure advanced security options, including encryption.
• Number of emails to load: Choose the number of emails displayed at one time.
• Sync Contacts: Choose whether contacts are synchronized between your
phone and the account.
• Sync Calendar: Choose whether calendar events are synchronized between
your phone and the account.
• Sync Task: Choose whether emails are synchronized between your phone and
the account.
• Exchange server settings: Configure the Domain\user name, Password, and
other Exchange server settings.
• Incoming settings: Configure settings for the account server to access your
account on your phone.
• Outgoing settings: Configure settings for accessing your account from your
phone.
Delete an Email Account
If you no longer want an email account on your phone, you can delete it through the mail
settings menu.
1. Press and tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap > Settings > Account settings.
3. Tap , and then tap account(s) to delete.
4. Tap Delete, and then follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.
Messaging
With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive text messages between your phone and
another phone that supports messaging.
Multimedia messages, (MMS), can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video
files, picture slideshows, contact namecards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar).
See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging.
Send a Message
Quickly compose and sent text messages on your phone.
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1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging.
2. Tap Compose to create a message:
Tap Enter recipient and enter a Contact name, a mobile phone number, or an email
address using the onscreen keyboard. As you enter letters, possible matches from
your accounts and contacts display on the screen. Touch a match to add it to the
message.
Tap Enter message to enter your message.
Tap to attach an image, picture, video, audio clip, S Memo, Calendar event,
location info, or contact.
3. Tap Send to send the message.
New Messages Notification
Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the
message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To
change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Messaging Settings for
details.
A new message icon also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of
a new text or multimedia message. The Messaging application icon also displays the
number of new messages.
To open the message, touch and hold the status bar, and then slide the status bar down to open
the Notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. For information on reading
and replying to messages, see Managing Message Conversations.
Managing Message Conversations
Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are
grouped into conversations or message threads in the All messages screen. Threaded text or
multimedia messages let you see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a
contact on the screen.
Read a Text Message
1. Do one of the following:
On the Messaging screen, tap the text message or message thread to open and
read it.
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If you have a new message notification, slide the status bar down to open the
Notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it.
2. To return to the All messages screen from a text message thread, tap Back.
Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, touch and hold the
message to open the options menu, and then tap View message details.
If a message contains a link to a Web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in
the Web browser.
If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial
the number or add it to your contacts.
View a Multimedia Message
1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging.
2. From the message list, tap a message to open its contents.
3. While the message is open, tap the play icon (on a video or audio file) to play back the
file or tap an image to view a picture.
The file attachment on the MMS message can be saved to an optional installed
memory card (not included). To save the attachment, touch and hold the file. Tap
Save attachment. Select the attachment check box and tap Save.
Reply to a Message
1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging.
2. From the message list, tap a message.
3. Tap the Enter message field and then type your reply message.
4. Once complete, tap Send to send the message.
Protect a Message from Deletion
You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in
the conversation.
1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging.
2. On the Messaging screen, tap a message thread.
3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock.
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4. Tap Lock on the options menu. A lock icon displays below the message.
Delete a Message Thread
1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging.
2. Touch and hold the message thread that you want to delete.
3. Tap Delete.
Delete Several Message Threads
1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging.
2. Tap > Delete threads.
3. Select the message threads you want to delete and tap Delete.
Note: Any locked messages will not be deleted, unless you select the Include protected
messages check box before confirming the deletion.
Delete a Single Message
1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging.
2. While viewing a message thread, touch and hold the message that you want to delete.
3. Tap Delete on the options menu.
4. When prompted to confirm, tap OK.
View Contact Details and Communicate with a Contact
When you have received a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the
contact’s photo or icon in the message thread to open a menu of options. Depending on the
stored contact information, you can view the contact details, phone, or send an email message
to the contact, and more.
Messaging Settings
Messaging settings allow you control options for your text and MMS messages, including
message limits, size settings, and notifications.
1. Press and tap Apps > Messaging.
2. Tap > Settings to configure these options:
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Delete old messages allows the phone to automatically delete the oldest messages
when the maximum number of messages is reached. Set the maximum number of
messages with the Text message limit and Multimedia message limit settings below.
Text message limit allows you to set the maximum number of text messages per
conversation.
Multimedia message limit allows you to set the maximum number of multimedia
messages per conversation.
Text templates allows you to create and manage text strings that you can add to
messages.
Auto combination allows you to choose whether long messages that are received
in multiple parts are automatically re-assembled to display as a single message.
Group messaging allows you to control how messages to multiple recipients are
handled. When enabled, a single message is sent to multiple recipients. When
disabled, a separate message is sent to each recipient.
Auto retrieve allows you to choose whether message attachment(s) are
automatically downloaded when you display a multimedia message. If you disable
this option, only the message header displays in the message list, and you’ll be
prompted to download the attachment(s).
Roaming auto retrieve allows you to choose whether message attachment(s) are
automatically downloaded while your phone is in roaming mode.
MMS alert allows you to have the phone alert you when you make a change to a
message that will convert the message to a multimedia message (MMS).
Bubble style allows you to choose how messages appear on the screen. Bubbles
are the boxes that surround each message.
Background style allows you to choose the background of the message screen.
Use the volume key allows you to change the text size while reading a message by
pressing the Volume Key up or down.
Notifications allows you specify whether notifications for new messages display in
the status bar.
Select ringtone allows you to set the ringtone for your message notifications.
Vibrate allows you to choose whether vibration plays along with the ringtone for new
message notifications.
Message alert repetition allows you to choose how often your phone notifies you of
new message(s).
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Preview message allows you to choose whether a preview of a new message
appears in the status bar with the message notification.
Emergency Alerts allows you to configure emergency alert settings. You can enable
or disable some alerts: Extreme Alert, Severe Alert, Amber Alert, and Emergency
alert test messages. You cannot disable Presidential alerts.
Important: The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) system provides the government the
ability to send geographically targeted notifications of emergencies, such as threats to public
safety, severe weather events, a hazardous material spill or a missing child in the phone user’s
area.
Emergency notification preview allows you to play a sample emergency alert tone.
Tap Stop to cancel the playback.
Vibrate allows you to select vibrate options for emergency messages.
Alert reminder allows you to configure the reminder interval.
Add signature allows you add a text signature to all messages you send.
Signature text allows you to enter a text signature, when Add signature is enabled.
Spam settings allows you to filter incoming messages for spam messages.
Add to spam numbers allows you to enter telephone numbers, to automatically flag
messages from the numbers as spam, when Spam settings is enabled.
Add to spam phrases allows you to enter a text phrase, to automatically flag
messages as spam when they contain the phrase. Available when Spam settings are
enabled.
Block unknown senders allows you to automatically block messages from numbers
that are not stored as contacts on your phone.
Social Networking Accounts
Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts. Post updates on Facebook and
Twitter, review your LinkedIn contacts, see what everyone’s talking about from YouTube, and
more.
ChatON
The ChatON application provides a global mobile communication service where you can chat
with more than 2 buddies via a group chat. Share things such as pictures, videos, animation
messages (Scribbles), audio, Contacts, Calendar entries, and Location information.
Important: The Samsung account manages the access information (username/password) to
several applications, such as Samsung Link, ChatON, and Samsung Hub.
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Register With the Service
1. Press and tap Apps > ChatON.
2. Follow the prompts to read and accept the Terms and conditions and Privacy policy and
read the onscreen information. Tap Accept to continue.
3. Select a country code and enter your current phone number to register with the service.
4. Choose to receive the verification code via either SMS (text message) or Voice
(answering machine call) to your phone.
5. Enter the verification code you received, and then tap Next.
6. Enter your name and then tap Done.
Add Your First ChatON Buddy
Press and tap Apps > ChatON. 1.
Tap and choose a search method. 2.
Phone number: Search by Country code and phone number.
Search by ID: Search using a known Samsung account ID.
Follow the prompts to find a buddy. 3.
Use ChatON for Chatting
1. Press and tap Apps > ChatON.
2. Tap the Buddies tab and select a buddy to initiate your chat.
3. Enter your message using the onscreen text entry method.
4. Tap to send the message.
Delete a Single Message Bubble
1. Press and then tap Apps > ChatON.
2. Launch a chat session to reveal the message string.
3. Touch and hold a message bubble and then tap Delete.
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The Flipboard application creates a personalized digital magazine out of everything being
shared with you. Access news stories, personal feeds and other related material. Flip through
your Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account, photos from friends and much
more.
1. Press and then tap Apps > Flipboard.
2. Follow the prompts to start using Flipboard, or to log in to your Flipboard account.
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+. Visit google.com/mobile/+/ for more information.
Google+ uses your Google Account. If you don’t already have a Google Account set up on your
phone, you can set one up.
1. Press and tap Apps > Google+.
2. If you are signed into more than one Google Account, select the account you would like
to use with Google+.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Google+.
Hangouts
Hangouts is an application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are
automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. This allows you to search a chat log
and store them in your Gmail accounts.
Note: If you have already signed into your Google account, it displays on the Hangouts screen.
■ Press and tap Apps > Hangouts.
YouTube
YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is
used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips,
and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts, and
other original videos.
YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Check your data plan to avoid additional data charges.
■ Press and tap Apps > YouTube.
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Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view content. However, if you wish to
sign in to access additional options tap Sign in under the ACCOUNT tab. Select an account (if
available) or create a new account. (Even if you sign in to YouTube via the Web, you must
separately sign in via your phone.)
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Apps and Entertainment
All your phone’s features are accessible through the Apps list.
Samsung Link
Samsung Link makes staying connected easy. You can wirelessly synchronize your Samsung
device with your TV, stream content, and even keep tabs on who calls or sends text messages
with real-time, on-screen monitoring.
Samsung Link allows users to share their in-device media content with other external devices
using DLNA certified™ (Digital Living Network Alliance) Devices. These external devices must
also be DLNA-compliant. Wi-Fi capability can be provided to TVs via a digital multimedia
streamer (not included).
Samsung Link uses your Samsung account. The first time you launch Samsung Link, follow the
prompts to sign in to your Samsung account, or create a new account.
Both your phone, and the devices that connect to your phone, must be on the same Wi-Fi
access point (AP). For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi.
Note: Depending on the software version on your phone, you may see AllShare Play preloaded,
or Samsung Link. If you have AllShare Play, you’ll be prompted to upgrade to Samsung Link the
first time you launch AllShare Play.
1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung Link.
2. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account and learn about Samsung Link.
3. On the Samsung Link screen, swipe your finger left or right across the screen to scroll
between Photos, Music, Video, or Document types.
4. To set options for Samsung Link, swipe right from the edge of the screen for options:
• All content: Display all content categories.
• Registered devices: Stream or share multimedia content from your device to
other DLNA-compliant devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. When you
launch Samsung Link, compatible devices on the same Wi-Fi network display
automatically in Registered devices.
• Registered storage: Add storage service(s) to view multimedia files anywhere.
Storage services include Web storage, such as DropBox or other services. Web
storage is sometimes referred to as the “cloud.”
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Configure Samsung Link Settings
Configure Samsung Link options, such as storage location, account information, and registered
storage services.
1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung Link.
2. Tap > Settings for options:
Registered storage: Add a Web storage service, to view or share files.
Save to: Choose a default file storage location. You can save to your phone’s
internal memory or to an optional installed memory card (SD card, not included).
Auto upload: When turned On, photos and videos from your device will be
automatically uploaded to your PC, or to a Web storage service. You can also
choose how files are uploaded. Turn On Use mobile networks to allow your phone
to use your phone’s connection to the wireless data network, or turn it Off to only
allow uploads when connected to Wi-Fi.
Video optimization: When turned On, video quality for streamed video content is
optimized depending on current network conditions.
Password lock: When turned On, you must enter your Samsung account password
to start Samsung Link.
My account: Access information about your Samsung account.
About this service: Learn about Samsung Link.
Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device
Share media with another DLNA-compliant device via Samsung Link.
Both your device, and the device(s) that connect to your device, must be on the same Wi-Fi
access point (AP). For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi.
1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung Link.
2. Launch AllShare Play or Samsung Link on the target device.
3. On your phone, swipe the screen from the left side, and then choose a source for media.
You can choose a registered device, or registered storage.
4. Choose media to share. Tap an item, to select it, or tap to select multiple items.
5. Tap , and then follow the prompts to choose the target device.
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DivX
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its
subsidiaries and are used under license.
DivX Certified
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX
Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified
that it plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your
files into DivX videos.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to
play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate
the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu (tap Apps > Settings > More > About device
> Legal information > License settings > DivX
more information on how to complete your registration.
Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system
that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices.
®
to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.
®
is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi
®
device that has passed rigorous testing to verify
®
VOD > Register). Go to vod.divx.com for
Locating Your VOD Registration Number
Follow these procedures to locate your VOD registration number.
■ Press and tap > Settings > More > About device > Legal information >
License settings > DivX® VOD > Register.
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies
To play purchased DivX movies on your Samsung Galaxy S III phone, you will first need to
complete a one-time registration using both your phone and your computer.
1. Locate your VOD Registration code. Press and tap > Settings > More >
About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register.
2. Open the DivX Player on your computer. To download the free player for your computer,
visit divx.com.
3. From the DivX Player on your computer, choose the VOD menu and select Register a
DivX Certified Device. Follow the prompts to log in, or create a DivX account if you don’t
already have one.
4. Follow the instructions in DivX Player to enter your phone’s VOD registration code and
create a phone nickname.
5. Choose a location on your computer to download the DivX registration video, and then
download the file.
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6. Connect your phone to the computer via USB and transfer the DivX registration video to
your phone. From the Registration screen (Transfer), select USB (the phone) as the
target destination for the DivX registration video and tap Start. Return to the DivX VOD
Manager screen (from within your computer’s DivX Player) and confirm both your
computer and your new phone appears in the list of registered DivX devices.
Note: There is no special registration or configuration necessary to play back DRM-free DivX
movies. Registration of your phone is only required for playback of DivX material.
Google Play Books
With Google Play Books, you can find more than 3 million free e-books and hundreds of
thousands more to buy in the Google Play Store.
■ Press and tap Apps > Play Books.
Google Play Magazines
With Google Play Magazines, you can subscribe to your favorite magazines and have them
available to read on your phone at any time or any place.
■ Press and tap Apps > Play Magazines.
Game Hub
Game Hub provides a premium one-stop service center that lets you play, connect, and share
games on compatible Samsung Android devices.
Note: You must have the Samsung Account application installed and registered prior to using
Game Hub.
1. Press and then tap > Game Hub.
2. Read the on-screen disclaimer and tap Confirm.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions and navigate to your favorite games and services.
Google Play Store
The Google Play Store is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and
books for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from
productivity apps to games. When you find an app you want, you can easily download and
install it on your phone.
To access the Google Play Store you must have a Google Account set up on your phone. See
Sign In to Your Google Account for details.
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Important: Third-party applications may access your personal information or require your
service provider to disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider. To
find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal
information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their
website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s policies, don’t use the
application.
Find and Install an App
When you install apps from the Google Play Store app and use them on your phone, they may
require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or
access to certain functions or settings of your phone. Download and install only apps that you
trust.
Note: You need a Google Wallet account to purchase items from the Google Play Store app.
1. Press and tap Apps > Play Store.
2. Browse through the categories (Apps, Games, Music, Books, Magazines or Movies &
TV), find an app you're interested in, and tap the name.
3. Follow the prompts to download and install the app.
Warning: Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with apps that have access
to many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you tap OK on this screen, you are
responsible for the results of using this item on your phone.
Create a Google Wallet Account
You must have a Google Wallet account associated with your Google Account to purchase
items from the Google Play Store app.
Do one of the following:
■ On your computer, go to google.com/wallet/ to create a Google Wallet account.
– or –
The first time you use your phone to buy an item from the Google Play Store app, you’re
prompted to enter your billing information to set up a Google Wallet account.
Warning: When you’ve used Google Wallet once to purchase an item from the Google Play
Store app, the phone remembers your password, so you don’t need to enter it the next time. For
this reason, you should secure your phone to prevent others from using it without your
permission. (For more information, see Security Settings.)
Open an Installed App
There are several options for opening an installed app.
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■ Press and tap Apps and tap the app icon.
Uninstall an App
You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. You
cannot uninstall apps that are preloaded on your phone.
1. Press and tap > Settings > More > Application manager >
DOWNLOADED.
2. Tap the app you want to uninstall, and then tap Uninstall. Follow the prompts to
complete the uninstall.
Google Play Movies & TV
The Google Play Movies & TV application allows you to connect to the Google Play Store and
download a movie or TV show to watch instantly. Choose from thousands of movies and TV
shows, including new releases and HD titles in Google Play and stream them instantly on your
Android phone. Previously rented movies are automatically added to your My Movies library
across your phones.
■ Press and tap Apps > Play Movies & TV.
Google Search
Search the Web with Google.
■ Press and tap Apps > Google.
Note: A Google Search widget displays on the main Home screen by default. You can tap the
widget to search from the Home screen.
Media Hub/Samsung Hub
Media Hub is now Samsung Hub, your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. With
hundreds of titles available, entertaining your family on the go was never easier. You can rent or
purchase your favorite content and watch from any location. Featuring the stunning viewing
quality Samsung is known for, Samsung Hub is your gateway to mobile video like you've never
experienced it before.
Samsung Hub uses your Samsung account to manage access and account information.
Note: Your phone may have Media Hub preloaded. When you launch Media Hub, you will be
prompted to upgrade to Samsung Hub.
1. Press and tap Apps > Samsung Hub.
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2. Scroll across the screen to select from the following available pages:
Overview: Access for all available categories and recently available content for
purchase or rental.
MUSIC: Music that is available for purchase and allows you to search for new music.
VIDEO: Videos and TV shows that are available for purchase/rental and allows you
to search for new content.
BOOKS: Books and magazines that are available for purchase and allows you to
search for new content.
GAMES: Games that are available for purchase or as trials and allows you to search
for new content.
3. Scroll through the media listings. You can tap items to buy or rent them. As you tap
some items, you can listen or watch a preview.
4. Follow the prompts to buy or rent media.
Samsung Hub Notices
Any media item (Media Content) may be rented or purchased after you create an
account in Samsung Hub.
Media Content that is purchased and downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up
to five (5) devices with Samsung Hub (or “the service”) that are also registered to the
same account.
You may remove a device from your account no more than once every 90 days.
You may remove Media Content from a device as many times as you’d like. You will
have the ability to re-download the Media Content later subject to content redownload availability and content provider permissions.
You may need network coverage to access Media Content you have acquired
through the Service.
You can use 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connectivity to download Media Content.
Unlike purchased Media Content, rented Media Content will be viewable on only 1
device in your account at a time.
Media Content is downloaded and saved to your authorized device's SD card. No SD
Card included out of box.
Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in networks where there is a
weak signal.
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You may begin watching downloaded Media Content as soon as a) license
acquisition has occurred and b) sufficient amount of the Media Content has been
buffered.
You must finish watching Media Content within the time limit set out for each piece of
content (which may be as short as 24 consecutive hours).
• Stopping, pausing or restarting rented Media Content does not extend the
available viewing time.
• In no event will rented Media Content be available for a period of more than thirty
(30) days (or shorter on a title-by-title basis) after the Media Content has been
rented (e.g., if you begin viewing rented Media Content on the 29th day after the
rental transaction, but do not finish viewing the entire title, that rented Media
Content may not be available for the entire twenty-four (24) consecutive hour
period if such period would extend the viewable time beyond the thirty (30) day
rental window).
Unless otherwise restricted by the Content Providers, you can download Media
Content to your TV using HDMI connections; otherwise, you cannot play Media
Content downloaded from your mobile device output.
Sprint TV & Movies
With Sprint TV & Movies, you can watch live TV and access movies and other on demand
entertainment on the go.
Install the Sprint TV & Movies App on Your Phone
Before you use Sprint TV & Movies on your phone, you must download and install the app from
the Google Play Store app.
Press and tap > Play Store. 1.
Touch the Search icon and search for "sprint tv". 2.
Touch Sprint TV & Movies from the results list. Follow the prompts to install the app. 3.
Note: After installing, you can open the app from the home screen. Press and tap
Apps > Sprint TV & Movies.
Your Sprint TV Channel Options
The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of accessible channels. Subscription options
include comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of “a la carte” channels. Visit
sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information on channels and pricing.
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Note: Coverage is not available everywhere. Content and lineup subject to change. Select
channels also available for casual usage. Go to sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more
information.
Watch TV
1. Press and tap Apps > Sprint TV & Movies.
2. In the top bar, touch an option to see what’s available, and then browse through the
available programming and touch a clip or channel to view the program.
Note: The first time you access a channel that requires a subscription, you will be prompted to
purchase access. Touch Subscribe to purchase access, or touch Preview to see a preview of
the selected channel.
Tip: For quick access, touch a featured item in the center of the screen or select a live channel
from the bottom bar.
Google Play Music
Google Play Music lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from the Google
Play Store app, as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you
choose is automatically stored in your Google Music library and instantly ready to play or
download.
■ Press and tap Apps > Play Music.
Music Hub
Music Hub lets you upload your music collection to the cloud, stream, and purchase songs from
an extensive catalog, and listen to personal radio.
Note: You must have the Samsung Account application installed and registered prior to using
Media Hub.
■ Press and tap Apps > Music Hub.
Music App
The Music app is an application that can play music files. Launching Music allows you to
navigate through your music library, play songs, and create playlists (music files bigger than 300
KB are displayed).
1. Press and tap Apps > Music.
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2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen (Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists, or
Folders) to view the available music files.
3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback.
Sprint Music Plus
Sprint Music Plus is Sprint’s official music store. It gives you exactly that with a full-featured
music and tone manager allowing you to easily manage your music content all in one
convenient place. Sprint Music Plus lets you rock out while you create music and ringtone
playlists, assign ringback tones to play for different callers, and get song recommendations
based on your music tastes.
Install Sprint Music Plus on Your Phone
Before you use Sprint Music Plus App on your phone, you must download and install the app
from the Sprint Zone app.
Press and tap Apps > Play Store. 1.
Tap the Search icon and search for "sprint music plus". 2.
Tap Sprint Music Plus from the results list. Follow the prompts to install the app. 3.
Note: After installing, you can open the app from the home screen. Press and tap
Apps > Sprint Music Plus.
Use Sprint Music Plus
Use Sprint Music Plus to play music already on your phone, as well as new music you purchase
from the Sprint Music Plus Store.
1. Press and tap Apps > Sprint Music Plus.
2. Tap the icon in the upper left corner, select a category, and touch a song to begin
playback.
Tap the onscreen navigation tools to skip ahead or rewind.
Tap at any time for more options.
Purchase and Download Music from the Sprint Music Plus Store
From the Sprint Music Plus Store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your
phone.
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1. Press and tap Apps > Sprint Music Plus > Music Store.
2. Enter a song or artist in the search field or browse through options in the various
categories.
3. Tap a song to select it. (The song information screen is displayed.)
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to preview or purchase the song. Tap at any time
for more options.
Tip: For ringtones or ringback tones, tap Ringtones Store or Ringbacks Store from the Sprint
Music Plus main menu.
Scout
Scout™ by Telenav is a daily personal navigator that helps you get where you’re going. It lets
you see and hear turn-by-turn directions and it can provide important, personalized information
about traffic and alternate routes.
Install the Scout App on Your Phone
Before you use Scout on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google
Play Store app.
Press and tap Apps > Play Store. 1.
Tap the Search icon and search for "scout". 2.
Tap Scout GPS Navigation & Traffic from the results list, and then follow the prompts 3.
to download and install the app.
Note: After installing, you can open the app from the home screen. Press and tap
Apps > Scout.
Enable Location Services on Your Phone
Before using any location-based services, you must enable your phone’s GPS location feature.
For more information about location services, see Location Services Settings.
Use Scout as Your Personal Navigator
■ Press and tap Apps > Scout.
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Google Maps
Use the Google Maps application to find directions, location information, business addresses,
etc. Determine your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions and
get phone numbers and addresses for local businesses.
Enable Location Services on Your Phone
Before using any location-based services, you must enable your phone’s GPS location feature.
For more information about location services, see Location Services Settings.
Use Google Maps
■ Press and tap Apps > Maps.
Sprint Zone
The Sprint Zone app will keep you up-to-date on all the Sprint information that matters most to
you. This includes access to your account information, the latest Sprint promotions and
customer news, help with your phone and account, and Sprint’s suggestions for apps.
■ Press and tap Apps > Sprint Zone.
Video App
The Video application plays video files stored in your phone’s memory, or on an optional
installed memory card (not included).
1. Press and tap Apps > Video.
2. By default, videos display by name in an array of thumbnails. You can also display your
videos in an alphabetical list by touching the List tab, or touch the Folders tab to list the
folders where your videos are stored.
3. To play a video, simply touch its thumbnail or list entry.
4. The following video controls are available:
Pause the video.
Start the video after being paused.
Touch and hold to rewind the video. Touch to go to previous video.
Touch and hold to fast-forward the video. Touch to go to next video.
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Tap to set Volume.
Tap to display the video in a Pop Up Play window. The video plays in a small
window so you can use your phone for other purposes while watching the video. To
return to previous size, double-tap the screen. For more information, see
Original size view. The video plays in its original size.
Note: The screen view icons are a three-way toggle. The icon that displays, is the mode that
displays after tapping the icon.
5. While playing a video, tap for options.
Share via: Send the video by Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+,
Messaging, Picasa, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube.
Chapter preview: Displays chapters (if chapter information is recorded in the video).
Touch a chapter to begin playing the video at that point.
Trim: Trim the original video or trim the video and create a new video.
Via Bluetooth: Turn Bluetooth on to use Bluetooth services.
Video auto off: Choose an option, to have your phone automatically stop playing
videos after a period of time you set.
Settings: Configure playback settings:
• Mini controller: Choose options for displaying a small set of controls onscreen
during playback.
• Brightness: Choose a brightness level for the screen.
• Capture: Save a still picture from the video.
• Play speed: Choose a speed for playback.
• SoundAlive: Use SoundAlive audio effects with earphones.
• Subtitles (CC): View closed-captioning subtitles for the video, if available
• Tag buddy: When turned On, weather, location, and/or date information is stored
in the video file.
Details: Provides details about the video, such as file name, format, resolution, file
size, availability for forwarding, audio channel, last-modified date, and storage
location.
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Use Pop Up Play
Pop Up Play allows you to view a video in a window that “floats” on the Home screen, so you
can multitask while watching the video. You can move the Pop Up Play window on the screen,
and drag the edges of the window to resize it.
1. Press and tap Apps > Video.
2. Select a video and play it.
3. Tap to continue viewing the video in a Pop Up Play window. You may need to tap
the screen to display the playback controls. While viewing the video in the Pop Up Play
window, you can tap the screen to pause playback.
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Web and Data
The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser.
Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Apps and
Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar.
Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network
through a variety of connections, including:
Internet
Your phone’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the
go, using 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi data connections.
■ Press and tap Internet.
Note: Internet launches automatically when you touch a Web link in a text or email message.
Data Services (Sprint 3G)
With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. The
following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing
your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your
phone is loading the requested service, the touchscreen keyboard may appear unresponsive
when in fact it is functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process your request.
Your Data Services User Name
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name,
which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com”. (For
example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have
jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.)
When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide
Sprint Network. Your user name is automatically programmed into your phone. You don’t have
to enter it.
Update Your User Name
If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to
your services, you must then update the profile on your phone.
1. Press and tap > Settings > More > System update.
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2. Tap Update Profile.
Launch a Web Connection
Follow the below procedure to launch a Web connection.
■ Press and tap Internet. (Your data connection starts and you see the
home page.)
Note: The first time you access the Web on your phone, you may be prompted to sign in with
your phone number. Enter your number and tap Ok.
4G Services
4G is a service that must be included in your service plan and also available within your area.
4G coverage is currently available in only certain markets. For more details on 4G availability go
to: sprint.com/4G and click the Coverage map link.
Note: If 4G service is not included in your service plan, the 4G icon will not appear in the
Notifications area.
Not all services are available on 4G and coverage may default to 3G/separate network where
4G unavailable.
Important: 4G service must be added to your account before attempting a connection to the 4G
network.
Depending on which icons appear within the Notifications area, your services and features will
change.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your phone’s
Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.”
The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including
infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network
By default, your phone’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your phone able to
discover and connect to compatible in-range Wi-Fi networks (or WAPs - wireless access points).
Turn Wi-Fi On
1. Press and then tap > Settings > Connections.
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On.
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Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi on and off through the Notification panel. Drag the Notification
panel down and tap Wi-Fi to enable or disable Wi-Fi.
Note: Most Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required
for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and
password for certain closed wireless networks.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
2. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with xxx) of
detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed.
When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the
network.
When you select a secured network, you will need to enter the wireless password to
connect to the network. Enter the password and tap Connect.
show password option to display the password as you enter it.
You can use the
Add a New Network Connection
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Add Wi-Fi network.
3. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of your Wi-Fi network.
4. Tap the Security field and select a security option. This must match the current security
setting on your target network.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed or secured wireless
network, you are not prompted to enter the wireless password again, unless you reset your
phone back to its factory default settings.
Scan for a Wi-Fi Network
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Scan.
Sprint Hotspot
Sprint 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). See
4G Services for more information.
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Set Up Sprint Hotspot
1. Press and tap Apps > Sprint hotspot.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider next to Sprint hotspot to turn Sprint hotspot ON.
When active, the Notifications area of the status bar shows Hotspot activated.
Note: Connect your charger to your phone if you plan to use Sprint Hotspot for an extended
period.
Important: Upon activation, any current Wi-Fi connection to an access point is terminated.
Connect to Sprint Hotspot
1. Enable Wi-Fi on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.).
2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the phone and select your hotspot from the network list.
The network name for Sprint Hotspot on your phone will be in the form of SPH-
L710XXX. (“XXX” represents a three-digit number unique to your phone.) You can
change the name by tapping Configure from the Sprint Hotspot screen.
3. Select this phone and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passkey (provided
on the Sprint Hotspot page).
4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection.
Adjust Your Sprint Hotspot Settings
1. Press and tap Apps > Sprint hotspot.
2. Tap Configure for options, including Network (SSID), device visibility (Hide my
device), Security [Open or WPA2 PSK], Password, password visibility (Show
password), and other advanced options.
3. Tap Save to store the new hotspot settings.
Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to share information with other devices, or to connect to other devices, such as
headsets.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
The following procedures will guide you through turning on and turning off your Bluetooth
phone.
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
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2. Tap ON/OFF beside Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on.
Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on and off through the Notification panel. Drag the Notification
panel down and tap Bluetooth to enable or disable Bluetooth.
Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a
wireless phone is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals.
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit
You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations
using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio
and hands-free devices.
To listen to music with your headset or car kit, the headset or car kit must support the A2DP
Bluetooth profile.
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the on-off slider to turn it on.
3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable, so that your phone can find the headset.
Refer to the instructions that came with the headset to find out how to set it to
discoverable mode.
4. Tap Scan. Your phone will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range.
5. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap
the name. Your phone then automatically tries to pair with the headset.
6. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with your headset.
The pairing and connection status is displayed below the hands-free headset or car kit name in
the Bluetooth devices section. When the Bluetooth headset or car kit is connected to your
phone, (Bluetooth connected) displays in the status bar. Depending on the type of headset
or car kit you have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music
or make and receive phone calls.
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display
and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be
possible with all Bluetooth-compatible devices.
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit
When you have paired a headset with your phone, you should be able to reconnect it
automatically by turning on Bluetooth on your phone and then turning on the headset. However,
sometimes you will need to reconnect manually, for example if you have been using your
headset with another Bluetooth device.
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1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the on-off slider to turn it on.
3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable.
4. Tap the headset’s name in the Bluetooth devices section.
5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the headset or car kit
documentation to find the passcode.
6. If you still cannot reconnect to the headset or car kit, follow the instructions in Disconnect
or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device, and then follow the instructions in Connect a
Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit.
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device
Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your phone from a Bluetooth device.
Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
2. In the Bluetooth devices section, tap next to the device, and then tap Disconnect.
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device
You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To
connect to the other device again, you may need to enter or confirm a passcode again.
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
2. In the Bluetooth devices section, tap next to the device, and then tap Unpair.
Send Information Using Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetoothenabled device such as a phone or notebook computer. The first time you transfer information
between your phone and another device, you need to enter or confirm a security passcode.
After that, your phone and the other device are paired, and you will not need to exchange
passcodes to transfer information in the future.
You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to:
● Images and videos
● Calendar events
● Contacts
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● Audio files
The location where the information is saved depends on the type of information and the
receiving device.
Send Information from Your Phone to Another Device
1. Turn Bluetooth On, on your device and the target device.
On your device, press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
Set the receiving device to visible or discoverable mode. Refer to the device’s
documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth.
2. On your phone, open the application that contains the information or file you want to
send. For example, if you want to send a photo, press
Gallery.
3. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send:
Photos and videos: From Gallery, on the Albums tab, tap an album, tap an item,
and then tap > Bluetooth.
Calendar event: In the Calendar’s Day view, Agenda view, or Week view, tap the
event and then tap > Share via > Bluetooth.
Music track: From the Music app, on the Now playing screen, tap > Via
Bluetooth.
Voice recording: On the main Voice Recorder screen, touch and hold a recording
and then tap Share via > Bluetooth.
4. Tap the target device, and then follow the prompts on the target device to accept the
transfer.
and tap Apps >
Receive Information Using Bluetooth
Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including photos,
music tracks, and documents such as PDFs.
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the on-off slider to turn it on.
3. Tap the check box next to your phone's Bluetooth name to make it discoverable.
4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your phone. Refer to the device’s
documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth.
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5. Follow the prompts on your phone to accept the transfer. When you open a received file,
what happens next depends on the file type:
● Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application. For
example, if you open a music track, it starts playing in the Music application.
● For an event (vCalendar file), select the calendar where you want to save the event, and
then tap Import. The event is added to your Calendar. (For more information on using
the Calendar, see Calendar.)
● For a contact record (vCard file), you can choose to import one, several, or all of those
contacts to your contacts list.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow
you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate
network.
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection
Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login
credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local
network. You can get this information from your network administrator.
Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data
connection. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see
Launch a Web Connection and Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network.
Set Up a Screen Lock
If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates for VPN
access, you’ll need to set up a pattern, PIN, or password screen lock to protect information on
your phone.
For more information, see Screen Lock.
Add a VPN Connection
The following procedures outline the method to use when adding a VPN connection.
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > More networks > VPN.
2. Tap , and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add. Information
includes Name, Type, Server address, PPP encryption (MPPE), and Show advanced
options. Consult the VPN administrator for more information.
3. When finished, tap Save.
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Connect to a VPN
The following describes how to connect to a VPN.
1. Press and tap > Settings > Connections > More networks > VPN.
2. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
3. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap Connect. When you are
connected, a notification displays.
4. Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate
network.
Disconnect from a VPN
The following describes how to disconnect from a VPN connection.
1. Touch and hold the title bar, and then drag down to open the Notification panel.
2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN
connection to disconnect from it.
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Camera and Video
Use the camera to take and share pictures and videos.
Important: Do not take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places
where cameras are not allowed. Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with
another person’s privacy.
Take Pictures
Launch the Camera app to take pictures.
1. Press and tap Apps > Camera.
2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your picture by aiming the lens at the
subject. You can rotate the phone to any position, and the screen controls rotate to
make taking pictures easy.
3. As you compose a picture, the Camera automatically focuses the shot (the focus bracket
turns green), or:
Touch the screen to focus on the area you touched.
“Pinch” the screen, or press the Volume Key, to zoom in or out.
Configure other options. For more information, see Picture Options.
4. To take the picture, tap .
Picture Options
Set options for the pictures you take.
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1. Press and tap Apps > Camera.
2. Configure these options:
Self-portrait: Switch between the back camera and the front camera, for self-
portraits.
Flash: Choose a flash setting.
Shooting mode: Choose an automatic shooting mode. Some modes are not
available for Self-portraits.
• Single shot: Take a single photo.
• Best photo: Hold down Capture to take multiple shots; then choose the best
shots to keep.
• Best face: Hold down Capture to take multiple shots; then choose the best “face”
on a photo subject to use that face in the final shot.
• Sound & shot: Record up to 9 seconds of sound with each picture you take. You
can record sound when you take the picture, or after the picture is taken.
• Face detection: While composing a picture, double-tap on a face to zoom in or
out.
• Panorama: Touch Capture to take a picture; then use the onscreen guideline to
move the viewfinder and take the next 12 shots automatically.
• Share shot: Share the pictures you take, with other Share Shot-capable devices
via Wi-Fi Direct.
• HDR: Take photos in High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode to increase detail.
• Buddy photo share: When you take a picture, the Camera recognizes faces
from Contacts, so you can easily share the picture with your friends.
• Beauty: Adjust the contrast to create a smooth facial feature effect.
• Smile shot: Touch Capture to focus on the subject’s face. If a smile is detected,
the picture is taken automatically.
• Low light: Adjust exposure automatically, for optimum picture-taking in low-light
conditions. Be careful not to shake the phone while taking pictures.
Effects: Apply an effect to pictures.
Options
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• Edit shortcuts: Choose shortcuts to appear on the toolbar. Touch and drag
shortcuts between the toolbar and the list.
• Use the volume key as: Choose whether pressing the Volume Key zooms in or
out when composing a shot, or takes a picture.
• Burst shot: When On, touch and hold the Capture button to take up to 20 shots
automatically.
• GPS tag: Add GPS location information to photo details.
• Self-portrait: When On, the Camera takes pictures with the front Camera.
• Flash: Choose the default flash mode.
• Shooting mode: Choose the default mode for taking pictures.
• Effects: Apply an effect to pictures.
• Scene mode: Choose a mode to match the kind of pictures you’re taking.
• Exposure value: Set the default brightness level.
• Focus mode: Set the default focus mode.
• Timer: Set a delay to wait between touching the Camera button and taking a
picture.
• Resolution: Choose a size for the image.
• White balance: Choose a setting for the light source.
• ISO: Choose a setting for imaging sensitivity.
• Metering: Select a method for measuring light.
• Auto contrast: Allow automatic light/dark adjustment.
• Guidelines: Enable or disable an on-screen grid to aid in photo composition.
• Auto share shot: When turned On, you can easily connect to other devices via
S Beam to share pictures with other S Beam devices. To share pictures, bring
the devices back-to-back. For more information, see S Beam Settings.
• Anti-shake: When enabled, minimizes the effect of camera movement.
• Contextual filename: When enabled, the filename the camera to the picture
includes GPS information.
• Voice control: When enabled, you can speak a command to capture a picture.
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• Save as flipped: When On, pictures or recordings you make using the front
camera are saved as a mirror-image (only available when Self-portrait is turned
On).
• Image quality: Choose a quality setting for photos.
• Storage: If an optional memory card is installed (not included), choose the
default storage location for pictures. By default all pictures are stored to the
phone’s internal memory.
• Reset: Set all Camera settings to the defaults.
Share Pictures with Share Shot
You can share pictures you take with other devices, using the S Beam and Share Shot features
of your phone. When the features are enabled, pictures you take are automatically shared with
the connected device(s).
To use Share Shot, the NFC and S Beam features must be enabled on your phone, and the
device you want to share with. For more information, see NFC and S Beam.
1. Press and tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap > Share shot, and then choose On to turn the feature On.
3. Hold the devices back-to-back, and then tap the screen to start sharing.
4. As you take pictures, they are automatically shared with the other device(s).
Record Videos
Use the Camera to record video.
Important: Do not take videos of people without their permission. Do not take videos in places
where cameras are not allowed. Do not take videos in places where you may interfere with
another person’s privacy.
Press and tap Apps > Camera, and then tap the Mode switch to 1.
launch recording mode.
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Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject. 2.
You can rotate the phone to any position, and the screen controls rotate to make
recording easy.
As you compose a shot, the Camera automatically focuses the shot (the focus bracket 3.
turns green), or you can “pinch” or “spread” your fingers on the screen to zoom in or out.
Tap Record to begin recording. While recording, you can use these options: 4.
Tap the screen to change the focus area to the area you tapped.
Tap Pause to temporarily stop recording.
Tap Stop to stop recording.
Video Options
Configure options for videos.
1. Press and tap Apps > Camera.
2. Configure these options:
Self-recording: Switch between the back camera and the front camera, for
recording yourself.
Flash: Choose a flash setting.
Recording mode: Choose an automatic shooting mode. Some modes are not
available for Self-recording.
• Normal: Record a video of any length (limited only by memory space).
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• Limit for MMS: Restrict the length of the video so it can be sent as a message
attachment.
• Slow motion: Record in slow motion.
• Fast motion: Record a in fast motion.
Effects: Apply an effect to videos.
Options:
• Edit shortcuts: Choose shortcuts to appear on the toolbar. Touch and drag
shortcuts between the toolbar and the list.
• Use the volume key as: Choose whether pressing the Volume Key zooms in or
out when composing a shot, or takes a picture.
• GPS Tag: Add GPS location information to video details.
• Self-recording: When On, the Camera records with the front Camera.
• Flash: Choose the default flash mode.
• Recording mode: Choose the default recording mode.
• Effects: Apply an effect to videos.
• Exposure value: Set the default brightness level.
• Timer: Set a delay to wait between touching the Camera button and starting
recording.
• Resolution: Choose a size for the video.
• White balance: Choose a setting for the light source.
• Guidelines: Enable or disable an on-screen grid to aid in video composition.
• Anti-shake: When enabled, minimizes the effect of camera movement.
• Contextual filename: When enabled, the camera assigns a filename to the
video file, that includes GPS information.
• Save as flipped: When On, pictures or recordings you make using the front
camera are saved as a mirror-image (only available when Self-portrait is turned
On).
• Video quality: Choose a quality setting for videos.
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• Storage: If an optional memory card is installed (not included), choose the
default storage location for videos. By default all videos are stored in the phone’s
internal memory.
• Reset: Set all Camera settings to the defaults.
Gallery
Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with
your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied to an optional memory card (not included).
For pictures stored on an optional memory card, you can do basic editing such as rotating and
cropping. You can also set a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with
your friends.
While viewing pictures in the Gallery, scroll up the screen to view more albums. Simply tap an
album to view the photos or videos in that album.
If you have pictures or videos stored on an optional memory card (not included), they will be
display folders they are stored in, and folders are treated as albums. The actual folder names
will be used as the album names. If you have downloaded any photos and videos, these will be
placed in the All downloads album.
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture.
3. From the Gallery screen, you can use these options:
Tap a picture or video to display it in full screen view.
Touch and hold thumbnails to select them (indicated by a check mark).
Tap Create album to create an album. Give the album a name, and then select
and drag thumbnails to the album to move or copy files to the new album.
Tap Camera to launch the Camera, to take pictures or record video.
Tap for options, including:
• Select album/Select item: Depending on the view, tap albums or items to select
them. After selection, you can tap again for options you can use with the
selected item.
• Slideshow: Choose options to create a slideshow for viewing your pictures and
videos.
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• Content to display: Choose content to display, from content stored on your
device or accounts set up on your phone.
• Scan for nearby devices: Search for nearby DLNA-compatible devices to share
content.
• Hide items/Show hidden items: Use Hide items to choose items to hide from
display. The items are not deleted, and can be displayed with the Show hidden
items option.
• Settings: Configure Gallery settings.
View Photos and Videos
After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse the photos and videos of that
album in either photo pile or grid view. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen.
View Photos
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a thumbnail to view the picture. While viewing a picture full-screen you can use
these options:
Screen mirroring: Choose a device to share the picture via AllShare or Group
Play.
Share: Choose an option for sharing the picture. Options may include Bluetooth,
Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, Picasa, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube.
Delete: Erase the current picture.
Camera: Launch the Camera, to take pictures or record video.
View Videos
Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on
the screen to display them.
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a video to select it. When the video is displayed full-screen, you can use these
options:
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Share: Choose an option for sharing the video. Options may include Bluetooth,
Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, Picasa, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube.
Trim: Edit the length of the video.
Delete: Erase the current video.
Tap to play the video.
Zoom In or Out on a Photo
There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo.
■ Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in and then tap the screen twice quickly again to
zoom out.
– or –
You can also use pinch and spread to zoom in or out. See Pinch and spread.
Working with Photos
You can touch and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You
can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more.
Rotate and Save a Photo
Use this procedure to rotate and save a photo.
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture.
3. Tap
> Rotate left or Rotate right.
Crop a Photo
Follow this procedure to crop a photo. The cropped picture is saved along with the original copy
in your default storage location.
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture.
3. Tap
To adjust size of the crop box, touch and drag the edge of the box.
> Crop, and then use the onscreen tools to crop the picture:
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To move the crop box to a different part of the photo, drag the crop box to the
desired position.
4. Tap Done to apply the changes to the picture.
Share Photos and Videos
The Gallery application lets you send photos and videos using email or multimedia messages.
You can share photos on your social networks (such as Facebook, Picasa, and Twitter) and
share videos on YouTube. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using
Bluetooth.
Send Photos or Videos by Email
You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file
attachments in your email.
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Select photos or videos to share.
3. Touch the screen and then tap > Gmail or Email.
4. Compose your message and then tap or .
Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will
be used.
Send Photos or Videos by Multimedia Message
Although you can send several photos or videos in a multimedia message, it may be better to
send one at a time, especially if the files are large in size.
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Select photos or videos to share.
3. Touch the screen and then tap > Messaging.
4. Compose your message and then tap .
Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth
You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your
computer using Bluetooth.
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