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User Guide
[Sprint UG template version 14a] SPH-L710T_Eng_UG_NE5_TE_062414_F3

Table of Contents

Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................................ 1
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................................... 1
Activate Your Phone ............................................................................................................................. 2
Complete the Setup .............................................................................................................................. 3
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................................... 4
Sprint Account Information and Help .................................................................................................... 4
Phone Basics ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Your Phone’s Layout ............................................................................................................................. 7
Turn Your Phone On and Off ................................................................................................................ 8
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................................... 8
Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................................... 9
Your Home Screen .............................................................................................................................. 14
Status Bar ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 18
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Phone Calls ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Make Phone Calls ............................................................................................................................... 22
Receive Phone Calls ........................................................................................................................... 24
Voicemail ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Visual Voicemail .................................................................................................................................. 26
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................................. 26
Logs .................................................................................................................................................... 29
Contacts ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
Get Started with Contacts ................................................................................................................... 31
Add a Contact ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................................ 32
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Edit a Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 32
Add Entries to Your Favorites ............................................................................................................. 34
Create Groups ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Share a Contact .................................................................................................................................. 35
Accounts and Messaging ............................................................................................................................ 37
Google ................................................................................................................................................. 37
Email ................................................................................................................................................... 39
Messaging ........................................................................................................................................... 45
Social Networking Accounts ............................................................................................................... 49
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Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................................. 51
Samsung Link ..................................................................................................................................... 51
Google Play Books .............................................................................................................................. 52
Google Play Newsstand ...................................................................................................................... 53
Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 53
Google Play Movies & TV ................................................................................................................... 54
Google Search .................................................................................................................................... 55
Sprint TV & Movies ............................................................................................................................. 55
Google Play Music .............................................................................................................................. 56
Music App ........................................................................................................................................... 56
Sprint Music Plus ................................................................................................................................ 56
Scout ................................................................................................................................................... 57
Google Maps ....................................................................................................................................... 58
Sprint Zone .......................................................................................................................................... 58
Video App ............................................................................................................................................ 58
Web and Data ............................................................................................................................................. 61
Internet ................................................................................................................................................ 61
Chrome ............................................................................................................................................... 61
Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks) ......................................... 61
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................... 63
Hotspot ................................................................................................................................................ 64
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................. 65
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Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 68 ...........................................................................................................
Camera and Video ...................................................................................................................................... 70
Gallery ................................................................................................................................................. 75
Video App ............................................................................................................................................ 79
Google Photos .................................................................................................................................... 79
Group Play .......................................................................................................................................... 79
Tools and Calendar ..................................................................................................................................... 81
Clock ................................................................................................................................................... 81
Calendar .............................................................................................................................................. 81
Calculator ............................................................................................................................................ 82
Downloads .......................................................................................................................................... 83
Drive .................................................................................................................................................... 83
Dropbox ............................................................................................................................................... 83
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Google Search .................................................................................................................................... 84
Help ..................................................................................................................................................... 84
microSD Card ...................................................................................................................................... 84
My Files ............................................................................................................................................... 85
S Memo ............................................................................................................................................... 86
S Suggest ............................................................................................................................................ 88
S Voice ................................................................................................................................................ 88
Voice Recorder ................................................................................................................................... 88
Voice Search ....................................................................................................................................... 88
VPN Client ........................................................................................................................................... 89
Wallet .................................................................................................................................................. 89
Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 90
Wi-Fi Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 90
Sprint Hotspot Settings ....................................................................................................................... 92
Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................................................... 93
Data Usage Settings ........................................................................................................................... 95
More Networks Settings ...................................................................................................................... 96
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NFC Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 98
S Beam Settings ................................................................................................................................. 99
Turn S Beam On or Off ....................................................................................................................... 99
Screen Mirroring Settings ................................................................................................................. 100
Lock Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 100
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................ 103
LED Indicator Settings ...................................................................................................................... 107
Sound Settings .................................................................................................................................. 107
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Home Screen Mode Settings ............................................................................................................ 111
Call Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 111
Blocking Mode Settings .................................................................................................................... 115
Hands-free Mode Settings ................................................................................................................ 116
Power Saving Mode Settings ............................................................................................................ 117
Accessories Settings ......................................................................................................................... 117
Accessibility Settings......................................................................................................................... 118
Language and Input Settings ............................................................................................................ 119
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Motion Settings 124 .................................................................................................................................
Smart Screen Settings 125 ......................................................................................................................
Voice Control Settings 126.......................................................................................................................
Accounts Settings 126.............................................................................................................................
Location Settings . 127 ..............................................................................................................................
Security Settings 128 ...............................................................................................................................
Application Manager Settings 130 ...........................................................................................................
Default Applications Settings 130............................................................................................................
Battery Settings ..... 130............................................................................................................................
Storage Settings 131 ................................................................................................................................
Date and Time Settings 131....................................................................................................................
Activate This Device 132 ..........................................................................................................................
System Update Settings 132 ...................................................................................................................
About Device Settings 132 .......................................................................................................................
Copyright Information 134 ................................................................................................................................
Index . 135.........................................................................................................................................................
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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

Install the battery in the phone.
1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover.
2. Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the phone.
3. Replace the cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps.
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Charge the Battery

After you install the battery, charge it before using your phone.
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.
Plug the USB cable into the charger/a
Plug the USB cable into the charging head, and then plug the charging head into an electrical 2.
outlet.
ccessory jack on the bottom of the phone. 1.

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.
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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/activa
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 ass
Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support for assistance.
te and complete the online instructions to activate your phone.
istance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer

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.
1. After you activate your phone, you’ll see the Welcome screen. Choose a language, and then 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.
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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.
2. 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 accou nt: Tap to sign in to your current Dropbox account.
• No thanks: Tap to skip the Dropbox setup screens.
3. That’s it, your phone is now ready to use.

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 a nd Help

Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help.
Get Started 4

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 no w! 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.
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, ringtones, screen savers, and
more.
From Your Sprint Phone
Press
Get Started 5
and tap Phone. 1.
Do any of the following: 2.
Tap
Tap
plan or to get answers to other questions.
to make a payment.
to access Sprint Zone and a summary of your Sprint service

Sprint Support Services

Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance from your Sprint phone.
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, 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 acc
essory 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.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock Key.
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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 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.
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
rotate screen. See Auto Rotate Screen for mor
and then tap > Settings > My device > Display > Auto
e 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
to go straight to another Home screen.
will let you see thumbnails of all seven Home screens. Tap a thumbnail

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 Multi Window is enabled, it displays 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, and then drag Multi window to another edge of the screen (top, bottom, or side).
■ Touch and hold the Back Key.
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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 apps and adjust the size of their display on the screen.
You can also use these Multi Window options:
● 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 to a new position.
● Drag content from one app to the other: In selected apps, you can you can drag text or images
between apps.
Tap > to select content and drag it to the other app.
● Switch Multi Window App Positions: While using Multi Window, you can switch the position of
the app windows on the screen.
Tap > .
● Make a Multi Window App full-screen: Tap one of the apps, and then tap > to make
the app display full-screen.
● Open a recent app in Multi Window: You can switch from one app to a previous app.
Tap > to choose a different app.
● Close an app: Close one app, and make the other full-screen.
Tap > .

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.
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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.

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 delet
e 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 space on 2.
any Home screen.
3.
Touch and hold a new shortcut on the Home screen, and then drag it to the empty space 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 widgets > 2.
Widgets.
3.
Touch a widget, and then drag it to a Home screen. Release the widget to lock it on 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:
1.
From any home screen, pinch the screen to display thumbnail images of all screens.
– or –
Press Home, and then tap > Edit page.
2.
Tap the screen you want to open.

Recently Used Applications

You can access recently used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications themselves.
1. Press and hold from any screen to open the recently used applications window.
2. Tap an image to open the selected application.
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Status Bar

Icon
Description
Bluetooth® active
Connected to another Bluetooth device
Wi-Fi® active
Vibrate
Mute
Speakerphone Active
Network (full signal)
3G data service
3G data service, in use. The rays spin when data is being transferred.
4G LTE data service. The arrows display in color when data is being transferred.
Sprint Spark™ enhanced LTE network (data service). The rays spin when data is being
Airplane Mode
Alarm Set
Smart stay is enabled, and you are using a feature that utilizes Smart stay.
Battery level (full charge shown)
Battery charging
Icon
Description
Missed call
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
transferred. (Available if your device supports Sprint Spark enhanced LTE service, and in areas with Sprint Spark enhanced LTE coverage.)
Notification Icons
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New email 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
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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 Choose input method > Google voice typing.
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
choose a new language via the Google voice typing menu. Removing the check mark from the
Automatic field allows you to select additional languages.
at the bottom of the Listening area. Tap Add more languages to
Configure Google Voice Typing
Set Google Voice Typing options. For more information, see Google Voice Typing Settings.
■ 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 Choose input meth od > S am sung 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, Emoticons, 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 Choose input meth od > 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
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.
to delete a single character.
Touch and hold to delete an
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:
Select all: Highlights all the text in the field.
Cut: Removes the selected text and saves it to the clipboard.
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