User Guide
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Table of Contents
Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................................ 1
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................................... 1
Activate Your Phone ............................................................................................................................. 4
Complete the Setup .............................................................................................................................. 5
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................................... 6
Get Support from Sprint Zone ............................................................................................................... 7
Phone Basics ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Your Phone’s Layout ............................................................................................................................. 8
Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................................. 10
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................................. 10
Features .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Motions and Gestures ................................................................................................................. 11
Air View ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Multi Window ............................................................................................................................... 12
Touchscreen Navigation ..................................................................................................................... 14
Your Home Screen.............................................................................................................................. 17
Customize Your Home Screen ................................................................................................... 17
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................................ 20
Status Bar and Notification Panel ....................................................................................................... 21
Status Bar ................................................................................................................................... 21
Notification Panel ........................................................................................................................ 23
Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Text Input Methods ..................................................................................................................... 24
Google Voice Typing ................................................................................................................... 24
Samsung Keyboard .................................................................................................................... 25
Swype ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Tips for Editing Text .................................................................................................................... 27
Phone Calls ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Make Phone Calls ............................................................................................................................... 28
Call Using the Keypad ................................................................................................................ 28
Call from Logs ............................................................................................................................. 28
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Call from Contacts ...................................................................................................................... 28
Call a Number in a Text Message............................................................................................... 29
Call a Number in an Email or Gmail Message ............................................................................ 29
Make an Emergency Call ............................................................................................................ 29
Receive Phone Calls ........................................................................................................................... 30
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................................. 31
Dialing Options ............................................................................................................................ 31
Caller ID ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................................. 32
3-Way Calling .............................................................................................................................. 32
Call Forwarding ........................................................................................................................... 32
In-Call Options ............................................................................................................................ 33
Voicemail ............................................................................................................................................. 34
Voicemail Setup .......................................................................................................................... 34
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................................ 34
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................................. 35
Visual Voicemail .................................................................................................................................. 36
Visual Voicemail Options ............................................................................................................ 36
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ........................................................................................... 37
Change Your Main Greeting ....................................................................................................... 37
Edit the Display Name ................................................................................................................ 37
Logs .................................................................................................................................................... 38
Access Call Settings ........................................................................................................................... 40
Contacts ...................................................................................................................................................... 41
Get Started with Contacts ................................................................................................................... 41
Access Contacts ......................................................................................................................... 41
Find a Contact ............................................................................................................................. 41
Access Contacts Settings ........................................................................................................... 42
Add a Contact ..................................................................................................................................... 42
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................................ 43
Edit a Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 43
Add or Edit Information for a Contact ......................................................................................... 43
Assign a Picture to a Contact...................................................................................................... 43
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact .................................................................................................. 44
Link Contacts .............................................................................................................................. 44
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Delete Contacts .......................................................................................................................... 44
Save a Business Card as a Contact ................................................................................................... 45
Move Contacts .................................................................................................................................... 45
Speed Dials ......................................................................................................................................... 45
Favorites ............................................................................................................................................. 46
Groups ................................................................................................................................................ 47
Share Contacts ................................................................................................................................... 49
Export and Import Contacts ................................................................................................................ 49
Accounts and Messaging ............................................................................................................................ 51
Google Account ................................................................................................................................... 51
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................................ 51
Sign In to Your Google Account.................................................................................................. 51
Access Gmail .............................................................................................................................. 52
Send a Gmail Message ............................................................................................................... 52
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages .......................................................................................... 52
Samsung Account ............................................................................................................................... 53
Email ................................................................................................................................................... 53
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................................. 53
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ......................................................................... 54
Compose and Send Email .......................................................................................................... 55
Reply To or Forward Email ......................................................................................................... 55
Manage Your Email Inbox ........................................................................................................... 56
Edit Email Settings ...................................................................................................................... 57
Delete an Email Account ............................................................................................................. 57
Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................................................................................................... 58
Send a Text Message (SMS) ...................................................................................................... 58
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ........................................................................................... 58
Save and Resume a Draft Message ........................................................................................... 59
New Messages Notification ......................................................................................................... 59
Manage Conversations ............................................................................................................... 60
Access Messages Settings ......................................................................................................... 61
Social Networking Accounts ............................................................................................................... 62
YouTube ...................................................................................................................................... 62
Google+ ...................................................................................................................................... 62
Hangouts ..................................................................................................................................... 63
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Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................................. 64
Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 64
Find and Install an App ............................................................................................................... 64
Open an Installed App ................................................................................................................ 64
Uninstall an App .......................................................................................................................... 65
Galaxy Apps ........................................................................................................................................ 65
Google Maps ....................................................................................................................................... 65
Google Play Books.............................................................................................................................. 65
Google Play Games ............................................................................................................................ 66
Google Play Movies & TV ................................................................................................................... 66
Google Play Newsstand ...................................................................................................................... 66
Music Apps .......................................................................................................................................... 67
Google Play Music ...................................................................................................................... 67
Music ........................................................................................................................................... 67
Sprint Fun & Games............................................................................................................................ 70
Sprint Zone .......................................................................................................................................... 70
Web and Data ............................................................................................................................................. 71
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................... 71
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ................................................................................................................... 71
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ......................................................................... 71
Internet ................................................................................................................................................ 73
Use the Browser ......................................................................................................................... 73
Add a Bookmark ......................................................................................................................... 73
View Browser History .................................................................................................................. 74
Open New Browser Tabs ............................................................................................................ 74
Chrome ............................................................................................................................................... 74
Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks) ......................................... 75
4G LTE ........................................................................................................................................ 75
Your User Name ......................................................................................................................... 75
Data Connection Status and Indicators ...................................................................................... 76
Hotspot ................................................................................................................................................ 76
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................................... 77
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection .................................................................................. 77
Add a VPN .................................................................................................................................. 78
Connect to a VPN ....................................................................................................................... 80
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Disconnect from a VPN ............................................................................................................... 80
Camera and Video ...................................................................................................................................... 81
Camera ............................................................................................................................................... 81
Open the Camera ....................................................................................................................... 81
Take a Picture ............................................................................................................................. 82
Record Videos ............................................................................................................................ 82
Review Pictures and Videos from the Camera ........................................................................... 83
Configure the Camera ................................................................................................................. 84
Gallery ................................................................................................................................................. 86
View Photos and Videos ............................................................................................................. 88
Working with Photos ................................................................................................................... 89
Share Photos and Videos ........................................................................................................... 90
Google Photos .................................................................................................................................... 92
Video Player ........................................................................................................................................ 92
Tools and Calendar ..................................................................................................................................... 93
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................. 93
Turn Bluetooth On or Off ............................................................................................................. 93
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ..................................................................................... 93
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ................................................................................................. 94
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ........................................................................... 94
Send Information Using Bluetooth .............................................................................................. 95
Receive Information Using Bluetooth ......................................................................................... 96
Calculator ............................................................................................................................................ 97
Calendar .............................................................................................................................................. 97
Add an Event to the Calendar ..................................................................................................... 97
Event Alerts and Reminders ....................................................................................................... 98
View Events ................................................................................................................................ 99
Erase Events ............................................................................................................................. 100
Clock ................................................................................................................................................. 101
Drive .................................................................................................................................................. 102
Dropbox ............................................................................................................................................. 102
Download the Desktop Application ........................................................................................... 102
Accessing Dropbox on Your Device ......................................................................................... 103
Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox ................................................................................ 103
Flipboard ........................................................................................................................................... 103
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Google Now ...................................................................................................................................... 103
Google Search .................................................................................................................................. 104
Help ................................................................................................................................................... 104
Memo ................................................................................................................................................ 104
My Files ............................................................................................................................................. 104
Peel Smart Remote ........................................................................................................................... 105
Configure Peel Smart Remote .................................................................................................. 105
Polaris Office 5 .................................................................................................................................. 106
S Health ............................................................................................................................................ 106
S Voice .............................................................................................................................................. 108
Samsung+ ......................................................................................................................................... 109
Smart Manager ................................................................................................................................. 109
Voice Recorder ................................................................................................................................. 109
Voice Search ..................................................................................................................................... 112
microSD Card .................................................................................................................................... 112
Install a microSD Card .............................................................................................................. 112
Remove a microSD Card .......................................................................................................... 113
View microSD Card Memory..................................................................................................... 113
Format a microSD Card ............................................................................................................ 113
Unmount a microSD Card ......................................................................................................... 114
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer ...................................................................... 114
System Updates ................................................................................................................................ 115
Before Updating Your Firmware ............................................................................................... 115
Update Your Phone .................................................................................................................. 115
Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 117
Using Settings ................................................................................................................................... 117
Access Settings ........................................................................................................................ 117
Search Settings ......................................................................................................................... 117
Settings Options ........................................................................................................................ 117
Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................................... 118
Configure Wi-Fi Settings ........................................................................................................... 118
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings ........................................................................................................... 118
Wi-Fi Direct Settings ................................................................................................................. 119
Hotspot Settings ................................................................................................................................ 120
Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................................................. 121
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Tethering Settings ............................................................................................................................. 122
Airplane Mode ................................................................................................................................... 122
Data Usage Settings ......................................................................................................................... 123
Location Settings ............................................................................................................................... 124
More Networks Settings .................................................................................................................... 125
Nearby Device Scanning Settings ............................................................................................ 125
Mobile Networks Settings ......................................................................................................... 125
VPN Settings ............................................................................................................................. 126
Roaming Settings ...................................................................................................................... 126
NFC Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 127
Turn NFC On or Off .................................................................................................................. 127
Android Beam Settings ............................................................................................................. 127
S Beam Settings ....................................................................................................................... 127
Tap and Pay .............................................................................................................................. 128
Nearby Devices Settings ................................................................................................................... 128
Printing Settings ................................................................................................................................ 129
Screen Mirroring Settings ................................................................................................................. 130
MirrorLink .......................................................................................................................................... 131
Sounds and Notifications Settings .................................................................................................... 131
Volume Settings ........................................................................................................................ 131
Additional Sound and Notification Options ............................................................................... 131
Notification Options ................................................................................................................... 132
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................ 133
Wallpaper Settings ............................................................................................................................ 134
Lock Screen Settings ........................................................................................................................ 135
Screen Lock .............................................................................................................................. 135
Set a Swipe Screen Lock .......................................................................................................... 135
Set a Pattern Screen Lock ........................................................................................................ 136
Set a PIN Screen Lock .............................................................................................................. 137
Set a Password Screen Lock .................................................................................................... 137
Set a Fingerprint Screen Lock .................................................................................................. 138
Multi Window Settings ....................................................................................................................... 139
Notification Panel Settings ................................................................................................................ 139
Toolbox ............................................................................................................................................. 140
One-Handed Operation Settings ....................................................................................................... 141
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Easy Mode Settings .......................................................................................................................... 141
Accessibility Settings......................................................................................................................... 141
Configure Vision Accessibility Settings ..................................................................................... 142
Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings .................................................................................. 143
Configure Dexterity and Interaction Settings ............................................................................ 144
Configure Other Accessibility Settings ...................................................................................... 145
Configure Accessibility Services ............................................................................................... 145
Private Mode Settings ....................................................................................................................... 146
Finger Scanner .................................................................................................................................. 146
Motions and Gestures Settings ......................................................................................................... 147
Air View Settings ............................................................................................................................... 148
Accounts Settings ............................................................................................................................. 148
Cloud Settings ................................................................................................................................... 149
Backup and Reset Settings ............................................................................................................... 149
Language and Input Settings ............................................................................................................ 150
Choose a Default Language ..................................................................................................... 150
Set a Default Input Method ....................................................................................................... 150
Samsung Keyboard Settings .................................................................................................... 150
Swype Settings ......................................................................................................................... 152
Google Voice Typing Settings................................................................................................... 153
Speech Settings ........................................................................................................................ 154
Mouse/Trackpad Settings ......................................................................................................... 155
Date and Time Settings .................................................................................................................... 155
Safety Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 155
Accessories Settings ......................................................................................................................... 156
Battery Settings ................................................................................................................................. 156
Power Saving Settings ...................................................................................................................... 157
Storage Settings ................................................................................................................................ 157
Security Settings ............................................................................................................................... 158
Device Administration ............................................................................................................... 158
Encryption ................................................................................................................................. 158
Reactivation Lock ...................................................................................................................... 159
Passwords................................................................................................................................. 159
Security Update Service ........................................................................................................... 159
Credential Storage .................................................................................................................... 160
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Advanced Settings .................................................................................................................... 160
Help ................................................................................................................................................... 160
Activate This Device.......................................................................................................................... 161
System Update Settings ................................................................................................................... 161
About Device Settings ....................................................................................................................... 161
Application Manager Settings ........................................................................................................... 162
Default Applications Settings ............................................................................................................ 163
Calendar Settings .............................................................................................................................. 163
Call Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 164
Call Rejection ............................................................................................................................ 164
Answering and Ending Calls ..................................................................................................... 165
Call-related Pop-ups ................................................................................................................. 165
Show Caller Information ............................................................................................................ 165
Call Alerts .................................................................................................................................. 166
Call Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 166
TTY Mode ................................................................................................................................. 167
Hearing Aids.............................................................................................................................. 167
Ringtones and Keypad Tones................................................................................................... 167
Personalize Call Sound ............................................................................................................. 168
Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................ 168
US Dialing ................................................................................................................................. 168
International Dialing .................................................................................................................. 168
DTMF Tones ............................................................................................................................. 169
Voicemail Settings .................................................................................................................... 169
Contacts Settings .............................................................................................................................. 169
Email Settings ................................................................................................................................... 170
Gallery Settings ................................................................................................................................. 173
Internet Settings ................................................................................................................................ 173
Messages Settings ............................................................................................................................ 175
S Voice Settings ................................................................................................................................ 177
Google Settings ................................................................................................................................. 178
For Assistance .......................................................................................................................................... 179
Sprint Account Information and Help ................................................................................................ 179
Sprint Account Passwords ........................................................................................................ 179
Manage Your Account .............................................................................................................. 179
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Sprint Support Services ............................................................................................................ 180
Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................ 181
Intellectual Property .......................................................................................................................... 181
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ................................................................................ 181
Modification of Software .................................................................................................................... 182
Samsung KNOX ................................................................................................................................ 182
Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc. ....................................................................................... 182
Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? ......................................................... 182
Legal Information .............................................................................................................................. 183
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 184
Getting Started 1
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service for the
first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features.
Set Up Your Phone
Before using your new phone, you must install and charge the battery.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal, complete
the setup wizard, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as
possible.
Install the Battery
1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
2. Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone,
and gently press the battery into place.
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3. Replace the back cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the
cover.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Important: Before closing the cover, check to see if there is any foreign substance such as dust or sand
between the rubber on the back of the cover and the sealing area.
Note: Water-resistant and dustproof based on IP67 rating, which tests submersion up to 1.0 meters for up
to 30 minutes. Not shockproof. Covers must be tightly closed.
Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance
This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress Protection rating system. The dust rating is 6 (highest level of
protection) and the water resistance rating is 7 (water resistant up to 1.0 meter for up to 30 minutes).
Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation. It is important
that all compartments are closed tightly.
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.
● Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water, or to water over 1.0 meter deep for more
than 30 minutes. If your device is exposed to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
If the device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh water, rinse the device with fresh water
immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in fresh water
and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.
● Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.
● If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the water and dust resistant features of the device
may be damaged.
● The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water or in
other liquids. [040616]
Note: The touch screen may not be active in water.
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Charge the Battery
1. On the bottom of the phone, gently lift the multipurpose jack cover to reveal the USB
Charger/Accessory Port.
2. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Port on the bottom of the phone.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging Head
into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take up to three
hours.
Note: Your phone supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, and includes a USB 3.0 cable for higher data transfer
speeds when connected to another USB 3.0 device. You can also use USB 2.0 cables (not included) to
charge and connect your phone.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty
and may cause damage.
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Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on
your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to
activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it
is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.
Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
● If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number
on your account (you are swapping phones), you can activate on your computer online or directly
on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone.
Activate on your phone:
• Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for
assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727
from another phone.
Tip: Do not press the Power key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power key cancels the
activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
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Complete the Setup
After you turn on your phone and activate it, your phone displays a Welcome screen. From the Welcome
screen follow the prompts to set up features and preferences on your phone.
Note: In some cases, you may be able to complete the setup process before your phone has been
activated on your Sprint account.
1. At the Welcome screen, choose options, and then tap Start to begin setup:
Language: Choose the default language for your phone’s operation.
Accessibility: Configure settings to access settings to improve the accessibility of your
phone’s features if you are visually impaired or hard of hearing.
2. Follow the instructions to complete setup for each topic. Tap Next, or the right arrow, to move
through the steps. You can skip options to continue to the next one. During setup, you may see
these options:
Wi-Fi: By default, your phone prompts you to use Wi-Fi
®
when accessing data services. Tap
a Wi-Fi access point to connect to it, or you can continue setup using your phone’s
connection to the wireless network.
EULA & Diagnostic Data: Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) and then tap the
check box to confirm that you understand and agree to it terms and conditions. If you do not
agree to the EULA, you cannot continue with setup. If you consent to provide diagnostic and
usage data to Samsung, tap Yes, or tap No thanks.
Got another device?: Quickly copy any Google
™
Accounts, backed up apps and data from
your existing Android
™
device.
Google Account: Your phone uses your Google Account to provide access to many features
and apps. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or sign up for a new
Google Account right from your phone. You can also skip signing in to your Google Account,
or sign in later.
Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Backup & Restore, Location
and Communication options.
Set up payment info: Set up payment accounts for purchasing items from Google Play.
Add another email: Add additional email or Gmail
™
accounts.
Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. You can sign in to
your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account.
Reactivation lock: Protect your device in case it is lost or stolen by stopping other people
from reactivating your device after it has been reset. You need a Samsung account to use
this service.
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Device name: Your device name is how you and other devices identify your phone, such as
when sharing via Bluetooth
®
or Wi-Fi Direct. If you want to use a different name, tap the field
and enter a name.
Easy mode: Easy mode offers a simpler Home screen layout, with larger text and icons. Tap
the check box to turn on Easy mode. You can also choose Easy mode from Settings at any
time.
3. Tap Finish to complete setup.
You may see a series of informational or update screens. Follow the prompts to continue.
Set Up Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Always use a passcode to protect against unauthorized access.
Note: Voicemail Passcode – It is strongly recommended that you create a passcode when setting up
your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a passcode, anyone who has access to
your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
1. From home, tap Phone.
If your screen is locked, press the Power key to turn on the display and then swipe your screen in
any direction. See Turn Your Screen On and Off.
2. Touch and hold
(1) to dial your voicemail number.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your passcode.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Tip: You can also access and set up voicemail with the Visual voicemail app. From home, tap Apps >
Voicemail, and then tap Personalize now.
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Get Support from Sprint Zone
In addition to your phone's built-in Help menu, you can also access support for your phone and service
through the preloaded Sprint Zone app.
1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Zone .
2. From the Sprint Zone main page, tap Support.
3. Tap a topic to view its contents.
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Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the
people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions
and features of your phone.
Your Phone’s Layout
This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout.
Features
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
● Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls.
● Proximity and light sensors: Detects the presence of objects near the phone, such as when
using air gesture or motion settings. For example, while talking on the phone the sensor detects
when it is near your ear and turns off the screen to prevent accidental key presses. Detects the
ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness when Automatic brightness is
enabled, and when using the Camera.
● Front camera: Allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.
● Power key: Lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press
and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy
access to Airplane mode, Emergency Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
● Back key: Lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard.
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● Home key: Returns you to the Home screen.
● Recent apps key: Displays a list of apps you have used recently. Press and hold to configure the
Home screen.
● Volume key: Adjusts the volume of your phone’s sounds. From the Home screen, press to adjust
master volume. During calls or playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an
incoming call.
● LED indicator: Glows or blinks in different colors to show status when the screen is turned off.
The LED glows red when charging, and blinks red when the battery is low; blinks blue when
there’s a new notification, or when you are recording voice with the screen turned off; and glows
green when the battery is fully charged and the phone is attached to a charger.
● Microphone: Allow other callers to hear you when you are using the speakerphone, and captures
sound during recording.
● Infrared transmitter: Allows you to control other devices, such as a TV.
● Heart rate monitor: Measures your heart rate when you hold your finger over the sensor, for use
with apps like S Health
™
. See S Health for more information.
● USB charger/accessory port: Allows you to connect the phone charger/USB cable (included)
and other optional accessories (not included).
● Speaker: Plays ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in
speakerphone mode.
● Flash: Helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and
capturing a photo or video.
● Rear camera: Lets you take pictures and record videos.
● Headset jack: Allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient,
hands-free conversations.
Note: Your phone supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, and includes a USB 3.0 cable for higher data transfer
speeds when connected to another USB 3.0 device. You can also use USB 2.0 cables (not included) to
charge and connect your phone.
CAUTION: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
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Turn Your Phone On and Off
Use the Power key to turn the phone on or off.
Turn the Phone On
■ Press and hold the Power key.
Turn the Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power key to display the device options menu.
2. Tap Power off > Power off to turn the phone off.
The screen remains blank while your phone is off. If the phone is off during charging, the screen displays
a charging animation.
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it
when you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power key. Pressing the Power key again will turn on
the screen and display the lock screen.
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen (times out) after a certain period of
time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen
is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout under
Display Settings.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power key.
2. Unlock the screen:
If you are using the default screen lock, swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it.
If you have set up a screen lock, use your screen lock. See Screen Lock.
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Features
Your phone offers new features for using gestures to interact with your phone.
Motions and Gestures
Control your phone by making specific gestures with your hand above the phone’s screen.
● Air browse: When on, you can scroll through pages, or move to the previous or next item, by
moving your hand up and down, or left and right, over the screen.
● Direct call: When on, you can call the contact whose recent call log, message, or contact details
are displayed by lifting the phone to your ear.
● Smart alert: When on, your phone will vibrate to alert you to missed calls and notifications that
occurred since the last time you picked up your phone.
● Mute/pause: When on, you can mute incoming calls and pause playback by turning the phone
screen-side down, or by covering the screen with your hand. You can also use Smart pause, to
have the phone pause video playback when you look away from the screen.
● Palm swipe to capture: When on, you can create a copy of the current screen by swiping the
side of your hand across the screen, from left to right or right to left. The screen shot is saved to
the clipboard, and to the Screenshots folder.
Enable Motions and Gestures
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Motions and gestures.
Air View
Air View allows you to hover your finger over items on the screen to display more information.
■ Hover over items to display information previews, extended text, or enlarged images, depending
on the type of item. For example, you can hover your finger over an event in Calendar to see
event details, or hover over an album in Gallery to view the pictures in the album. You can also
hover your finger over a progress bar when playing a video, to preview a scene and see elapsed
time.
Configure Air View
Enable Air View features, and learn about using them.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Air view.
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Multi Window
Multi window
™
allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows.
Turn Multi Window On or Off
Turn Multi window on or off in Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Multi window.
2. Tap the On/Off switch beside Multi window to enable or disable the option.
Display Multi Window
After you turn Multi window on in Settings, you can control whether the Multi window tray displays on the
screen, for easy access to its features.
By default, the Multi window tray tab displays on the left side of the screen. You can drag the tab along
the side of the screen, or tap the tab to open Multi window, and then drag Multi window to the right side of
the screen, or the bottom.
■ To display the Multi window tray, touch and hold the Back key.
Work with Multi Window
After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run two apps at the same time. You can launch apps from
Multi window, or drag an app to the screen to run multiple apps at the same time.
The apps display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their
display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other.
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1. Touch and hold the Back key to display the Multi window tray, and then drag apps to the
windows.
2. You can also use these Multi window options:
Adjust the size of apps in Multi window: Drag the border between the windows to a new
position.
Tap the circle at the center of the border between the windows to display More options:
• Reorder applications: Switch the position of the applications.
• Copy image or text: In selected applications, you can you can tap text in a window, or
tap an image, and then drag to copy it to the application in the other window.
• Maximize window: Display the active app in full screen view.
• Close the application: Closes the active window. The active window is the window you
touched last.
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Touchscreen Navigation
Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Tap
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and
settings icons, or other items, simply tap them with your finger.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold
the item.
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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While
dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
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Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes.
This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by
turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger
keyboard.
Note: You can control screen rotation with the Screen rotation setting. To make this selection, from home
tap Apps > Settings > Display > Screen rotation.
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Pinch and Spread
“Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when
viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.)
Tip: Pinching any Home screen will show you options to customize Home screens, or tap a thumbnail to
go straight to another screen.
Your Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can
customize your Home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. The
Home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional
screens.
Note: You can keep swiping in one direction to move through all the Home screens if Flipboard briefing is
turned off. The indicator near the bottom of the screen shows your current screen position. To turn off
Flipboard briefing, see Configure Home Screen Settings.
Tip: Press the Home key to return to the main Home screen from any other screen.
Customize Your Home Screen
You can customize your Home screen by adding shortcuts, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
Create a Shortcut
Use shortcuts to launch an app from the Home screen.
1. From home, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app icon, and then drag it to a Home screen and release it.
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Move a Shortcut
Move a shortcut to another Home screen.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it.
2. Drag the icon to a different location, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
Remove a shortcut from the Home screen.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it.
2. Drag the icon to Remove and then release it.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Remove a Primary Shortcut
Primary shortcuts are the Phone, Contacts, Messages, Internet, and Apps shortcuts that appear at the
bottom of the Home screen by default. You can remove or replace any of your primary shortcuts, except
the Apps shortcut.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it.
2. Drag it to another screen, or to Remove.
Create a Primary Shortcut
Primary shortcuts appear at the bottom of the Home screen by default. You can remove or replace any of
the primary shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it.
– or –
Tap Apps, and then touch and hold an app icon.
2. Drag the shortcut to a new position in the primary shortcuts.
Note: If there are already five primary shortcuts, the new shortcut will replace one of the existing
shortcuts.
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Add a Widget
Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works as
an onscreen application. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet
bookmarks, Facebook
™
status windows, Gmail and email accounts, and many others.
1. From home, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, and then drag it to a Home screen and release it
Remove a Widget
1. From home, touch and hold a widget to undock it.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and release it.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
Choose Wallpapers
Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From home, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap Set as wallpaper.
Configure Home Screen Settings
Choose options for the Home screen.
1. From home, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Home screen settings, and then enable or disable these options:
Transition effect: When enabled, a page-turning effect displays as you scroll through the
Home screens.
Flipboard briefing: When enabled, Flipboard briefing displays on the far-left Home screen.
For more information, see Flipboard.
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Extended Home Screens
In addition to the main Home screen, your phone has up to six extended Home screens to provide more
space for adding shortcuts, widgets, and more.
Note: You can have up to seven screens, including the main Home screen.
Add a Home Screen
You can have up to seven Home screens.
1. From home, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Scroll to the right, and then tap Add on a screen to add it to home.
Delete a Home Screen
You can delete Home screens, except for the default three screens.
1. From home, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Scroll to the screen you want to delete, and touch and hold it to release it, and then drag it to
Remove.
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Status Bar and Notification Panel
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 notifications, open the Notification panel by touching and
holding the Status bar and dragging it down.
Status Bar
The Status bar displays icons to notify you of your phone’s status, as well as notifications.
Status Icons
Icon
Description
Bluetooth:
Bluetooth connected:
Wi-Fi:
Wi-Fi available:
Vibrate mode:
Mute mode:
Speakerphone:
3G:
4G LTE active:
Signal strength:
Roaming signal strength:
Airplane mode:
Battery charging:
Battery full:
Bluetooth is active.
Bluetooth is on, and your phone is connected to another device.
Wi-Fi is active.
Wi-Fi networks are available.
Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute mode is enabled.
Call is using speakerphone.
The device is connected to a 3G wireless network.
The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless network.
Cellular network signal strength is displayed.
Roaming network signal strength is displayed.
Airplane mode is active.
Battery is charging.
Battery is fully charged.
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Notification Icons
Icon
Description
Missed call:
New email:
New Gmail:
New message:
New voicemail:
New Hangouts message:
New Sprint Zone message:
Event:
Update available:
Update successful:
File upload in progress:
File download in progress:
A call has been missed.
New email has arrived.
New Gmail has arrived.
New text or MMS message.
New voicemail message has been received.
New Hangouts message has arrived.
New Sprint Zone message has arrived.
A calendar event is approaching.
An app update is available from the Google Play
™
store.
An app or software update was successful.
Upload of a file or app is in progress.
Download of a file or app is in progress.
Note: Additional notification icons may appear. All notifications may be accessed through the
Notification panel.
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Notification Panel
The Notification panel displays details about your phone’s status, and it provides easy access to common
settings and features.
Use the Notification Panel
1. Open the Notification panel by swiping your finger down from the Status bar at the top of the
screen.
2. On the Notification panel, you have these options:
Quick settings: Quickly access popular settings. Tap a setting to turn the option on or off, or
touch and hold to display its settings. You can swipe your finger across the quick settings, to
see all available settings.
S Finder: Search for content on your device, and find more on the Web. You can apply filters
to your results, and view your search history.
Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to share files and information.
Quick Settings
Use Quick settings from the Notification panel to control popular settings.
1. From home, swipe your finger down from the Status bar at the top of the screen to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap a setting to turn the option on or off, or touch and hold a setting to display its settings. You
can swipe your finger across the quick settings, to see all available settings. You also have these
options:
Tap View all to display more quick settings.
Choose which settings display on the Notification panel. Tap View all at the top of the
Notification panel, and then tap Edit for options:
• Brightness adjustment: When enabled, a Brightness option displays on the Notification
panel, so you can make adjustments to the screen brightness.
• Recommended apps: When on, your phone will display a selection of app icons on the
Notification panel, according to your actions. For example, when you connect a headset,
Music and other entertainment apps will display. Tap the On/Off switch to turn the option
on, and then tap Edit to choose apps to display.
• Set quick setting buttons: You can customize which quick settings display on the
Notification panel, and change the order they appear. To replace settings, touch and hold
a button, and drag it to a new position. You can drag buttons from the Available buttons
area of the screen to a position in the Active buttons area, or from the Active buttons area
to the Available buttons.
Tap Settings to access the full Settings menu.
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Note: You can only move buttons from Active to Available or vice-versa if there is space in the destination
area. For example, if there are already ten Active buttons, you will need to move one to Available before
dragging a different Available button up to the Active area.
Enter Text
You can type on your device using the available touchscreen QWERTY keyboard, or by speaking your
inputs.
Text Input Methods
Your device offers several text input methods.
● 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.
Select a Default Text Input Method
You can select a default Text input method from Settings, or choose on at any time while entering text.
From Settings:
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input > Default, and then
choose a default entry method.
While entering text:
1. From a screen where you can enter text, drag down from the top of the screen to open the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Select keyboard, and then choose a text entry method.
Google Voice Typing
This feature uses Google Voice
™
recognition to convert your spoken words into text.
Use Google Voice Typing to Enter Text
1. Tap Options on the Samsung keyboard or Voice input on the Swype
™
keyboard.
2. Speak into the microphone and watch your text being entered onscreen.
3. If the text is incorrect, tap Delete.
4. Once you have completed entering your text, tap Close. The keyboard will reappear.
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Note: Tap Settings to assign a new language through the Google voice typing menu.
Configure Google Voice Typing
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input > Google voice typing.
Samsung Keyboard
With Samsung keyboard, it is 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 keyboard > Samsung keyboard.
2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options:
If you make a mistake, tap Clear to delete incorrect characters. Touch and hold
Clear to delete a whole word or field.
Tap Up to change the case of the text (the arrow will turn blue). Tap Up twice to
switch to all capitals (the key will turn blue).
Tap Symbol to switch to a symbols keyboard, to enter symbols. There are two symbol
keyboards.
Tap Options to switch to Google Voice typing to enter text by speaking. Touch and hold
Options to display additional options.
If you have more than one language selected in Samsung keyboard settings, you can swipe
your finger over Space to switch between languages.
Configure Samsung Keyboard
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input > Samsung keyboard.
Note: For more information about Samsung keyboard settings, see Samsung Keyboard Settings.
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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 keyboard > 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 Clear to delete a single character. Touch and hold Clear to
delete an entire word or field.
By default, Swype starts with a capital at the beginning of text. Tap Up to start with a
capital letter, or tap Up twice to enter all capitals.
Tap Symbol to switch to a symbols keyboard, and then tap keys to enter symbols.
Tap Voice input to switch to Google voice typing to enter text by speaking. See Google
Voice Typing.
Configure Swype
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input > Swype.
– or –
From the Swype keyboard, touch and hold Swype.
Note: For more information about Swype settings, see Swype Settings.
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Tips for Editing Text
These tips allow you to cut or copy selected text and paste it into a separate selected area.
1. In a text entry field, double-tap the text, and then drag the sliders to select the text.
2. Tap an onscreen option from the Edit text toolbar. You can drag your finger along the toolbar 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.
Copy: Copies the selected text to the clipboard.
Paste: Insert the last copied or cut text into the current field.
Share: Select a sharing method to share the text.
Clipboard: Display the clipboard to choose previously cut or copied text.
Dictionary: Access your personal dictionary.
Assist: Perform a Google search on the selected term.
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Phone Calls
The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail,
set up and manage contacts, and more.
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 keypad screen.
1. From home, tap Phone > Keypad.
2. Tap the number keys to enter the phone number.
As you enter digits, matching numbers from recent calls or contacts display. If you see the
number you want, tap it to call it without having to enter the rest of the number.
3. Tap Dial to call the number.
Call from Logs
All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded in Logs. You can call a number from a recent call from Logs.
1. From home, tap Phone > Logs.
2. Tap a call record, and then tap Call to call the number.
Tip: You can also swipe across a recent call from left to right to call the number, or from right to left to
send a message.
Call from Contacts
You can place calls directly from Contacts.
Note: You can access Contacts directly from the Phone app. Tap Phone > Contacts tab at the top of
the screen.
1. From home, tap Contacts.
2. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.
– or –
Swipe your finger across the contact from left to right.
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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 and Multimedia Messaging.
1. From home, tap Messages.
2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number.
3. Tap Dial to dial the number.
Call a Number in an Email or Gmail Message
While viewing an email or Gmail message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the
message.
1. From home, tap Apps > Email or Gmail.
2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number.
3. The Phone screen opens, with the phone number automatically entered and ready to be dialed.
To place the call, tap Dial.
Make an Emergency Call
You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted.
Note: To call the 9-1-1 emergency number when the phone’s screen is locked, press the Power key to
turn the screen on, drag the Call icon up, and then tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
dialer keypad.
1. From home, tap Phone.
2. Tap (9 1 1) Dial.
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) Information
This phone features GPS (Global Positioning System), which is used for E9-1-1 emergency location
service, where available.
When you place a call to 9-1-1, the GPS feature of your phone provides information about 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 9-1-1 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.
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Receive Phone Calls
When you receive a call, you can accept the call, or reject the call to send it to voicemail. You can also
reject a call with a message, to send a text message to the caller.
Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail.
Answer an Incoming Call
When you receive a phone call from a number stored in Contacts, the contact’s information displays on
the screen. When you receive a phone call from a number that is not stored in Contacts, the phone
number displays on the screen.
■ When your phone notifies you of an incoming call, drag Answer to the right to answer the
call.
Mute the Ringing Sound
You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by doing one of the following.
● Press the Volume key down.
● Place the phone screen-down on a level surface. See Motions and Gestures Settings for options,
including the Mute/pause motion to mute incoming calls by turning over the phone.
● Cover the screen with your hand. See Motions and Gestures Settings for options, including the
Mute/pause motion to mute incoming calls by covering the screen with your hand.
Reject an Incoming Call
When you reject a call, the caller is sent to voicemail, where they can leave a voice message.
■ When your phone notifies you of an incoming call, drag Reject to the left to reject the call.
Reject an Incoming Call with a Text Message
You can reject an incoming call by sending a text message to the caller.
1. When your phone notifies you of an incoming call, drag Reject with message toward the top
of the screen.
2. Select an existing message.
– or –
Tap Add to compose a new text message.
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Phone Call Options
The Phone app provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling
experience.
Dialing Options
Several options are available when dialing a phone number.
1. From home, tap Phone.
2. While dialing a call, tap More for options, including:
Add 2-sec pause (,): Insert a 2-second pause into the number you are dialing. This can be
useful when storing numbers for automated phone menus.
Add wait (;): Insert a pause into the number you are dialing, to wait for input from you. This
can be useful when storing numbers for automated phone menus.
Add to Contacts: Save the number to a new contact, or update an existing contact. See Add
a Contact for more information.
Send message: Send a text message to the number you dialed.
Speed dial: View speed dials. For more information, see Speed Dials.
Settings: Configure call settings. For more information, see Call Settings.
Help: Learn about using the Phone app.
Caller ID
Caller ID identifies a caller while the phone is ringing, by displaying the number of the incoming call.
Block Caller ID
You can block your Caller ID (visible to other when you make a call), before making a call. The blocking
only lasts for that call, and then returns to regular Caller ID.
1. From home, tap Phone.
2. Tap (* 6 7).
3. Enter a phone number, and then tap Dial.
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Call Waiting
When you are on a call, your phone notifies you by displaying the call information on the screen, and
vibrating, if you have set up vibration for incoming calls.
Respond to an Incoming Call While You are on a Call
■ Slide Answer to the right. This puts the first caller on hold and answers the incoming call.
To switch between calls, tap Swap.
3-Way Calling
With 3-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal
airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls.
1. From home, tap Phone.
2. Make the first call by entering the phone number and pressing Dial.
3. When the first call is established, tap Add call to put the first call on hold, and then dial the
second number.
4. When the second call is established, tap Merge.
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay
connected.
If you set up the call and are the first to end the call, all callers are disconnected.
Call Forwarding
Call forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your
phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have Call forwarding is
activated.
Note: You are charged a higher rate for forwarded calls.
Activate Call Forwarding
1. From home, tap Phone.
2. Tap (* 7 2), and then enter the phone number to which you want your calls
forwarded.
3. Tap Dial. A tone confirms the activation of Call forwarding.
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Deactivate Call Forwarding
1. From home, tap Phone.
2. Tap (* 7 2 0).
3. Tap Dial. A tone plays to confirm the deactivation of Call forwarding.
In-Call Options
While you are on a call, you can use options to find information or multitask during the call.
● Add call: Display the keypad to dial another call.
● Keypad: Display the keypad, where you can enter numbers to use DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-
Frequency). This can be useful if you need to enter an access code or other information while on
a call.
● End call: Hang up the call.
● Speaker: Control whether call audio plays through the speaker or the earpiece.
Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear while using the
speaker.
● Mute: Control whether the other party can hear your side of the call.
● Bluetooth: Connect to a Bluetooth device, or disconnect from a device.
● Tap More options for more options:
Contacts: Launch Contacts.
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Memo: Launch Memo, to create memo during a call.
Messages: Launch Messages, to create a new message.
Personalize call sound: Adjust sounds on the call to your preferences.
• Adapt Sound: Tap Start, and then follow the onscreen prompts to find the best sound for
you.
• Soft sound: Use softer sounds during calls.
• Clear sound: Use clearer sounds during calls.
• Off: Use the default call sound settings.
Extra volume: Tap to enable or disable extra volume. When enabled, your phone boosts the
volume during calls.
Settings: Launch Call Settings. For more information, see Call Settings.
Voicemail
The following topics outline your phone’s voicemail service.
Note: Your phone also supports the Visual voicemail app. For information on setting up and using Visual
voicemail, see Visual Voicemail.
Voicemail Setup
You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
● To set up voicemail using your phone’s traditional voicemail, see Set Up Voicemail.
● For information on using the Visual voicemail app, see Visual Voicemail.
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
You can review your messages directly from your phone (using either traditional voicemail or Visual
voicemail), or from any other touch-tone phone.
Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages
1. From home, tap Phone.
2. Touch and hold (1).
3. Follow the system prompts to enter your voicemail passcode and manage voicemail.
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Use Visual Voicemail to Access Your Messages
1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail.
2. Tap an entry to listen to the message.
Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you access voicemail from your wireless phone.
Use Another Phone to Access Messages
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When your voicemail answers, press the Asterisk key on the phone (*).
3. Enter your passcode.
Voicemail Notification
There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message:
● By sounding the notification ringtone.
● By displaying Voicemail in the Notifications area of the Status bar when there’s a new
voicemail message.
● By displaying the number of new voicemail message(s) on the Voicemail app icon.
Note: When you are roaming off the network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail
messages. It is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your
wireless phone number. When your voicemail answers, tap Asterisk and enter your passcode.
Roaming rates apply when you access voicemail while roaming off the network.
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 network service area.
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Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail Options
Your visual voicemail options appear as icons at the bottom of the voicemail review screen.
Note: Not all options are available for all messages.
1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail.
2. The following options are available when viewing new voicemail messages:
More options: Access Search, Settings, and Help features.
• New Voice SMS: Send a voice message to friends.
• New Avatar message: Send an animated voice message to friends.
• Search: Search your voice messages.
• Upgrade to Premium: Subscribe to the premium Voice-to-Text transcription service.
This service requires an additional monthly charge.
• Store: Access the Visual Voicemail store.
• Help: View help topics for Visual Voicemail.
• Settings: Customize your Visual Voicemail settings.
3. Tap a message to review it. The following options are available while listening to voicemail
messages:
Call: Dial the number the message came from.
Reply: Reply to the message via text or voice message.
More options: Access Archive, Settings, and Help features.
• Delete: Delete selected messages.
• Share: Send the message via Wi-Fi Direct, social accounts, and so on.
• Archive message: Save this message.
• Upgrade to premium: Subscribe to the premium Voice-to-Text transcription service. This
service requires an additional monthly charge.
• Help: View help topics for Visual Voicemail.
• Settings: Customize your Visual Voicemail settings.
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4. Touch and hold a message to manage your messages. The following options are available:
Delete: Delete selected messages.
More options: Select additional options.
• Archive: Save this message.
• Mark as Read: Mark this voicemail as being read.
• Mark as Unread: Mark this voicemail as not being read.
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings
The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and
more.
1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail.
2. Tap More options > Settings. Select an option to change its settings.
Note: Voicemail settings can also be accessed in Settings. From home, tap Apps > Settings >
Call > Voicemail settings.
Change Your Main Greeting
Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves
you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu.
1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail.
2. Tap More options > Settings > Preferences > Personalize voicemail.
3. Tap OK to connect to the voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your current greeting.
Edit the Display Name
From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice
messages. This name or number identifies you to recipients of your voicemail messages.
1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail.
2. Tap More options > Settings > Display > Display name.
3. Tap the existing identification field and enter a new identifying name or number (used to identify
you to recipients of your voice messages).
4. Tap OK to save your information.
5. Enter a phone number.
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Logs
The Logs tab of the Phone app lists all missed, dialed, received, and rejected calls.
View Logs
From Logs, you manage the list of recent calls.
1. From home, tap Phone > Logs.
2. While viewing the list of calls, you can use these options:
Tap the menu to display All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls, Received calls, or Rejected
calls.
Tap a call to display the call record, where you can tap Call to return the call, or
Message to send a message to the caller.
Touch and hold on a call record to select it.
Make a Call from Logs
You can return a call from a recent call record.
1. From home, tap Phone > Logs.
2. Tap a call record, and then tap Call to call the number.
Tip: You can also swipe across a call record from left to right to call the number.
Send a Message from Logs
You can send a message to a number from a recent call record.
1. From home, tap Phone > Logs.
2. Tap a call record, and then tap Message to create a message to the number.
Tip: You can also swipe across a call record from right to left to create a message.
Save a Number to Contacts from Logs
You can save a number from a recent call record to create a new contact, or update an existing contact.
1. From home, tap Phone > Logs.
2. Tap a call record, and then Create contact or Update existing.
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Search Logs
Enter criteria to search for call records. You can enter numbers to find a phone number, or letters to find a
contact name or caller ID.
1. From home, tap Phone > Logs.
2. Tap More options > Search.
3. Enter criteria to display matching call records.
Send a Number from Logs
You can send a number from a call record in a text message.
1. From home, tap Phone > Logs.
2. Tap a call record, and then tap More options > Send number.
3. Enter recipients for the message, and then tap Send.
Add Numbers to the Reject List from Logs
You can save numbers from recent logs to the reject list, to automatically reject incoming calls from the
number. For more information about rejecting calls automatically, see Call Rejection.
1. From home, tap Phone > Logs.
2. Tap a call record, and then tap More options > Add to Auto reject list.
Delete Logs
Follow these steps to clear the Logs list.
■ From home, tap Phone > Logs.
To delete a single call record, touch and hold a call record to mark it, and then tap
Delete > Delete.
To delete multiple call records, touch and hold a call record to mark it, and continue tapping
call records to mark them for deletion. Tap Delete > Delete to delete all the marked calls.
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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
When you set up an account on your phone, the contacts you have stored in the account are also
available on your phone. When you add contacts, you can choose to save the contacts to the phone, or to
one of the accounts you have set up on the phone.
● Google contacts are synchronized between your phone and a Google Account you set up on
your phone.
● Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts are synchronized between your phone and an
Exchange Server or Outlook
®
account set up on your phone.
● Samsung account contacts are synchronized between your phone and your Samsung account,
if you have a Samsung account set up on your phone.
● Device contacts are stored locally on the phone.
Access Contacts
There are a couple of ways to access Contacts.
■ From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
– or –
From home, tap Phone > Contacts.
Find a Contact
You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find one by name.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to find contacts that match.
– or –
Tap a letter on the side of the list to go directly to that letter in the alphabetical list.
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Access Contacts Settings
Choose options for contacts, including choosing how contacts display, importing and exporting contacts,
and more.
You can access Contacts Settings in two ways:
● From the Contacts app: From home, tap Contacts > More options > Settings >
Contacts.
● From Settings: From home, tap Apps > Settings > Contacts.
For details about Contacts settings, see Contacts Settings.
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. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Add, and then tap contact fields to enter information.
Choose a storage account for the contact. You can choose Device to store the contact on the
phone, or choose an account.
Tap Add photo to assign a picture to the new contact:
Tap the Name fields to use the onscreen keyboard to enter the full name. Tap Expand
for additional name fields.
Tap the Phone number field, and then enter the phone number. Tap Add to add another
phone number. Tap Label to choose a label for the number. If you add more than one
phone number, you will be prompted to choose a default phone number. The default phone
number is the one your phone will use in most cases.
Tap Add beside Email to enter an email address. If you add more than one email
address, you will be prompted to choose a default email address. The default email address
is the one your phone will use in most cases.
Tap Groups to assign the contact to a group.
Tap Ringtone to choose a ringtone to play for calls from the contact.
Tap Add another field to add new fields for the contact.
3. Tap Save to save the new contact.
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Save a Phone Number
You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad.
1. From home, tap Phone.
2. Enter a phone number using the onscreen keypad.
3. Tap Add to Contacts, and then tap Create contact or Update existing.
4. Continue adding information for the contact, as desired.
5. Tap Save to save the contact.
Note: If you have accounts set up on your phone, you can save the contact to an account.
Edit a Contact
Once you have added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a picture,
customize it with a unique ringtone, and more.
Add or Edit Information for a Contact
You can modify existing contact information to keep your information up-to-date.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Edit.
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 a Picture to a Contact
Adding a picture to a contact entry creates a more personal and easily recognized entry. For example,
when receiving a call from one of your contacts, the associated picture will display. You can assign a
picture from Gallery, or take a new picture with Camera.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Edit.
3. Tap Add photo to assign a picture to the contact:
Image: Choose a picture from Gallery.
Take picture: Take a new picture.
Tagged pictures: Choose a tagged photo from Gallery.
4. Follow the prompts to save the picture to the contact.
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Assign a Ringtone to a Contact
You can assign a special ringtone to individual contacts for more personalization.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Edit.
3. Tap the Ringtone field.
4. Choose a ringtone preloaded on your phone, or tap Add to choose a song from Music.
5. Tap OK or Done to assign the ringtone, and then tap Save.
Link Contacts
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. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More options > Link contacts.
3. Tap another entry to link it to the original contact.
4. Tap Done to complete the link(s).
Note: You can link up to nine contacts in a single entry.
Tip: To unlink contacts, from the More options menu in step 2 above, tap Unlink contacts and then tap
Unlink next to the element you want to unlink.
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple contacts to delete.
Delete a Contact
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
More options > Delete > Delete.
Delete Multiple Contacts
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap More options > Delete, and then tap contacts to select them, or tap the check box next to
0 selected to Select all.
3. Tap Done > Delete.
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Save a Business Card as a Contact
Take a picture of a business card and your phone recognizes the information to save the business card in
Contacts, and create a new contact from the info on the business card.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap More options > Business cards > Add.
3. When the camera opens, center the business card in the guidelines on the screen. If the camera
can recognize the business card, it will take the picture automatically, or you can take the picture
manually.
4. Your phone analyzes the picture of the business card, and uses information it recognizes to
create a new contact. You can also add more information to the contact.
5. Tap Save to save the new contact. The business card is displayed as the picture for the contact.
Tip: You can view all your business cards by tapping More options > Business cards.
Move Contacts
If you have accounts set up on your phone, you can merge device contacts with the account’s contacts.
Device contacts are stored only in the phone’s memory, and could be lost if you lose your phone or reset
it to the factory defaults. Merging with an account means the contacts are synced with the account and
stored there.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap More options > Move device contacts to.
3. Choose an account to merge with, and then follow the prompts to complete the merge.
Speed Dials
Speed dials are 1-to-3 digit shortcuts you can assign to contacts, to make dialing faster. Speed dial 1 is
reserved for Voicemail.
Assign Speed Dials
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap More options > Speed dial.
3. Tap an unused speed dial, and then select a contact to assign to the number.
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Remove Speed Dials
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap More options > Speed dial, and then tap X beside the speed dials you want to remove.
Make a Call With a Speed Dial
1. From home, tap Phone.
2. Tap the speed dial digits, holding the last digit until the number dials.
Favorites
The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts
entries.
Mark Contacts as Favorites
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Favorite to turn the star bright.
Remove Contacts from Favorites
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Favorites, and then touch and hold a contact to select it. You can also tap other contacts, or
choose 0 Selected to select all contacts.
3. Tap Delete.
Make a Call from Favorites
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Favorites, and then tap a contact to dial the contact’s default telephone number. The default
number is set in contacts, when you enter multiple phone numbers for a contact.
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Create a Shortcut to a Favorite
You can create a shortcut to a favorite, to access their information directly from the Home screen.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Favorites, and then touch and hold a contact to select it.
3. Tap More options > Add shortcut to Home screen. The new shortcut displays in an empty
area of the Home screen.
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your phone comes with preloaded groups, and you can
create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy
to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group.
Create a Group
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap Add.
3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:
Tap Create group in to choose where to save the group. You can save it to a specific
account, to the device memory, or to all accounts.
Tap Group name to enter a name for the new group.
Tap Group ringtone to select a ringtone for notifications for incoming calls from group
members.
Tap Group message tone to select a ringtone for notifications for new messages from group
members.
Tap Group vibration pattern to select a vibration pattern for alerts to incoming calls or
messages from group members.
4. Tap Add member and select a member or members to add to the new group, and then tap
Done.
5. Tap Save to save the new group.
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Add Contacts to a Group
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Add, and then tap the contact(s) you want to add.
4. Tap Done.
Send a Message to a Group
You can send a message to members of a group, if the members have a telephone number stored in their
contact record.
A message to multiple recipients is treated as a group conversation.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap More options > Send message or email > Message.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the 0 Selected checkbox to select all in the group and tap
Done.
5. Continue to enter your message and send it. For more information, see Text and Multimedia
Messaging.
Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group, if the members have an email address stored in their
contact record.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap More options > Send message or email > Email.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the 0 Selected checkbox to select all contacts, and tap
Done. Note that you will only see group members that have email addresses in their contact
records.
5. Continue to choose an email account, or Gmail, and then enter your email and send it. For more
information, see Compose and Send Email.
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Share Contacts
You can quickly share contacts via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messages, or Wi-Fi Direct, or you can add
them to Dropbox or send them to print.
Send Contact Information
You can copy a contact’s information into a text message and send it.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More options > Send contact information.
3. Choose information to send, and then tap Done.
4. Enter a recipient, and then continue with the text message. For more information, see Text and
Multimedia Messaging.
Share a Name Card
When you share a name card, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can attach a
vCard to a message, or save it to a storage location.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More options > Share name card.
3. Choose a file type and a sharing method, and then follow the prompts.
Export and Import Contacts
You can import or export contacts from the phone’s memory (USB storage), or from an optional, installed
memory card (SD card, not included). You might have contacts stored in phone memory or on a memory
card if you are moving from an old phone, or if you received them via Bluetooth from another device.
Contacts you export are saved as name cards (.vcf), which can be imported into other apps or devices
that support the name card format.
Export Contacts
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap More options > Settings > Contacts > Import/Export contacts.
3. Choose an option:
Export to device storage: Save the contacts to the phone’s memory.
Export to SD card: Save the contacts to an optional memory card, if one is installed.
4. Tap OK to complete the export.
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Import Contacts
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap More options > Settings > Contacts > Import/Export contacts.
3. Choose an option:
Import from device storage: Save contacts from the phone’s memory.
Import from SD card: Save contacts from an optional memory card, if one is installed.
4. Choose an account for the imported contacts, or choose Device to import the contacts to the
device.
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Accounts and Messaging
With your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many
different channels and accounts.
Google Account
Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps
™
, Google Hangouts
™
, and the Google
Play Store, require a free 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 using your phone. The first time you
turn on your phone, the setup process prompts you to sign in to your Google Account, or you can sign in
anytime.
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.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Google.
3. Tap Or create a new account and follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account.
Sign In to Your Google Account
If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign
in to your Google Account.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Google.
3. Tap Enter your email and follow the prompts to enter your Google Account email and password,
and choose options for your account on your phone.
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Access Gmail
After you set up your Google Account on your phone, you can access Gmail from your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail.
2. Do any of the following:
Swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations.
Tap a message or conversation to read it.
If you have more than one Google Account set up on your phone, tap the menu at the top of
the screen to choose an account to view.
Send a Gmail Message
Send and receive Gmail from your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail.
2. From the Inbox, tap Compose, and then enter the email address(s) in the To field. To send a
carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, tap Expand
next to the To field to display the Cc and Bcc fields.
3. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject.
4. Tap the Compose email field and compose your email. To add an attachment, tap Attach
file.
5. To send the message, tap Send.
To save the current email as a draft, tap More options > Save draft. To view your draft
email messages, from the Inbox, tap Inbox and then tap Drafts.
To delete the current email message, tap More options > Discard.
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages
Below are procedures for reading and replying to Gmail messages.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail.
2. Tap a message to display its contents.
3. Tap Reply to display the reply screen.
4. Tap Reply, Reply All, or Forward.
5. To send the message, tap Send.
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Tip: You can also access new messages from the Notification panel. When a new Gmail message
arrives, you will see the icon in the Status bar. Touch and hold the bar and slide it down to display the
Notification panel. Tap a message to display it.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung
Apps, Samsung Link, and much more.
When you sign in to your Samsung account on your phone, you can access Samsung-specific content
and features.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Samsung account.
3. Follow the prompts to sign into your account, or create a new account.
Note: Tap Help for more information about Samsung accounts, or for help with your account.
Email
Use the Email application to send and receive email on your phone.
Add an Email Account
Email allows you to send and receive email using various email services. You can also receive text
message alerts when you receive an important email.
Note: If your phone does not recognize the type of account you want to set up, you may need to consult
the account administrator for some information, such as incoming and outgoing server settings, before
you set up the account.
1. From home, tap Apps > Email.
2. Enter your email address in the Email address field.
3. Enter your password in the Password field. To see your password as you enter it, tap Show
password.
4. Tap Next to start automatic email setup. If you need to configure custom settings, tap Manual
setup and then enter your settings. These may include mail type, user name, password, server,
security type, etc.
5. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account.
6. Tap Done to complete setup.
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Add Additional Email Accounts
If you already have an email account set up on your phone, you can still add a new account from Email.
1. From home, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap More options > Settings > Manage accounts.
3. Tap Add and follow the prompts to enter your log in credentials and configure options for the
account.
Note: You can also add email accounts from Settings. From home, tap Apps > Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Email.
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account
You can set up your Microsoft
®
Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone, to sync your email,
Contacts, and Task information between your phone and account.
Note: Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account, contact your company’s Exchange
Server administrator for information you will need while setting up the account.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync.
2. Enter your email address in the Email address field.
3. Enter your password in the Password field. To see your password as you enter it, tap Show
password.
4. Tap Manual setup and then enter your settings. You may need to consult your network
administrator for this information:
Domain\username: Enter your network domain and username, separated by “\”.
Password: Enter your network access password (case-sensitive).
Show password: Display the password as you type it.
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 certificate: Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system requires
certification.
5. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account.
6. Tap Done to complete setup.
Note: You can also add email accounts from the Email app.
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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. From home, tap Apps > Email.
2. From the Inbox, tap Compose.
3. Tap fields to 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 Expand, and then tap Cc or Bcc.
Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject.
Tap the text entry field and compose your email.
• To add an attachment, tap Attach and follow the prompts to select a file type and file.
• Tap More options for more options, including Send email to myself, Schedule email,
Priority, and Security options.
4. To send the message, tap Send.
Reply To or Forward Email
Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer.
1. From home, tap Apps > Email.
2. On the email account Inbox, tap a message to view it.
3. Choose an option:
Reply: Send a message to the original sender.
Reply all: Send a reply to the original recipient list.
Forward: Send the message to new recipient(s).
4. Enter a message (if desired) and then tap Send.
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Manage Your Email Inbox
The following procedures allow you to view, refresh, sort, and delete your email messages.
View Your Email Inbox
1. From home, tap Apps > Email.
2. If you have multiple accounts set up on your phone, tap the toolbar at the top of the screen and
then choose one from the menu. You can also choose Combined inbox to see items from all
your configured email accounts.
Synchronize an Email Account
Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received
email messages manually at any time.
1. From home, tap Apps > Email.
2. Select an email account.
If you are already in an email account, tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the
complete email account list page.
Select an available email account, or select Combined inbox.
3. Tap Sync.
Filter Email Messages
1. From home, tap Apps > Email.
2. On the email account Inbox, tap More options > Filter by.
3. Select an option, to display messages that match the filter.
Delete an Email Message
1. From home, tap Apps > Email.
2. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, and then tap Delete.
– or –
Tap an email to display it, and then tap Delete.
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Delete Multiple Email Messages
1. From home, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap More options > Select, and tap the check boxes beside messages you want to delete.
– or –
Touch and hold on a message you want to delete, and then tap check boxes for additional
messages to delete.
3. Tap Delete.
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.
You can access Email settings in two ways:
● From the Email app: From home, tap Apps > Email > More options > Settings.
● From Settings: From home, tap Apps > Settings > Email.
For details about Email settings, see Email Settings.
Delete an Email Account
If you no longer want an email account on your phone, you can remove it.
1. From home, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap More options > Settings > Manage accounts, and then choose an option:
Tap Delete, tap an account to select it, and then tap Done > Remove.
– or –
Touch and hold an account to select it and then tap Delete > Remove.
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Text and Multimedia 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 name cards (vCard), or calendar events (vCalendar).
See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging.
Note: Additional messaging apps such as Messaging Plus may be preloaded on your phone.
Send a Text Message (SMS)
Quickly compose and sent text messages on your phone.
1. From home, tap Messages.
2. Tap Compose.
3. Tap Enter recipients, and then 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. Tap a match to add it to the message.
4. Tap Enter message and enter your message.
5. Review your message and tap Send.
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)
When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) text
and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact name cards (vCard), or
calendar events (vCalendar).
Composing MMS messages is the same as composing text messages, except that you attach a file to the
message.
1. From home, tap Messages.
2. Tap Compose.
3. Tap Enter recipients, and then 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. Tap a match to add it to the message.
4. Tap Enter message and enter your message.
5. To add an attachment, tap Attach, and then select a file to attach:
Image: Choose a picture from Gallery.
Take picture: Launch the Camera to take a photo, and then add it to your message by
tapping Save.
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Video: Choose a video from Gallery.
Record video: Launch the Camera to record a video, and then add it to your message by
tapping Save.
Audio: Choose a sound from Music.
Record audio: Launch Voice Recorder to record a new sound.
Memo: Launch Memo to choose or create a memo. For more information, see Memo.
Calendar: Add an event from your calendar.
My location: Attach a map showing your location.
Maps: Attach a map.
Contacts: Add a contact entry (name card) to the message.
6. Review your message and tap Send.
Save and Resume a Draft Message
If you tap the Back key while composing a text or multimedia message, or leave the Messages
screen, the message is automatically saved as a draft.
To resume composing a Draft message:
1. From home, tap Messages.
2. On the Messages screen, tap the message with the with Draft marked.
3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send.
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 Messages 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 Messages 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 Manage Conversations.
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Manage 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 Messages screen. Threaded text or multimedia messages
let you see all the messages you exchange with a contact on the screen, similar to a chat program.
Read a Text Message
● On the Messages screen, tap the text message or conversation to open and read it.
● If you have a new message notification, slide the Status bar down to open the Notification panel.
Tap the new message to open and read it.
Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the conversation, touch and hold the message to
open the options menu, and then tap View message details.
Note: 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.
Note: 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 (MMS)
1. From home, tap Messages.
2. From the message list, tap a message to display it.
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.
Note: The file attachment on a MMS message can be saved to an optional installed memory card (not
included). Touch and hold on the attachment, and then tap Save attachment. Select the attachment
check box and tap Save.
Reply to a Message
1. From home, tap Messages.
2. From the message list, tap a message.
3. Tap the Enter message field and then type your reply message.
4. When the message is complete, tap Send.
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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. From home, tap Messages.
2. On the Messages screen, tap a conversation.
3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock.
4. Tap Lock on the options menu. A lock icon displays at the lower right hand side of the message.
Delete a Conversation
1. From home, tap Messages > Delete.
2. Touch and hold the conversation you want to delete.
3. Tap Delete.
Delete Multiple Conversations
1. From home, tap Messages.
2. Tap More options > Select.
3. Select the conversations you want to delete, and then tap Delete > Delete.
Note: Locked messages will not be deleted, unless you select the Include protected messages check
box before confirming the deletion.
Delete a Message
1. From home, tap Messages.
2. While viewing a conversation, touch and hold the message that you want to delete.
3. Tap Delete on the options menu, and then follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.
Access Messages Settings
The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including
message limits, size settings, and notifications.
You can access Messages settings in two ways:
● From the Messages app: From home, tap Messages > More options > Settings.
● From Settings: From home, tap Apps > Settings > Messages.
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For details about Messages settings, see Messages Settings.
Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (for example, Google Hangouts), you
will not be able to use the Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app. For details,
see Default Applications Settings.
Social Networking Accounts
Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts.
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.
1. From home, tap Apps > YouTube.
2. Tap Search to enter keywords in the Search field to search for specific videos, scroll down to
browse through the main page thumbnails, or scroll to the bottom to explore additional options.
3. To view a video, tap an available preview thumbnail or tap the title link.
Note: It is not necessary to sign in to YouTube to view content. However, if you wish to sign in to access
additional options, tap More options > Sign in. Select an account (if available) or create a new
account. Even if you sign in to YouTube via the Web, you must separately sign in via your phone.
Google+
Google+
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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 Hangouts 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+ is part of your Google Account, and uses your Google Account sign-in. Before using Google+,
set up your Google Account on your phone. For more information, see Create a Google Account or Sign
In to Your Google Account.
1. From home, tap Apps > Google+.
2. If you are signed into more than one Google Account, choose an account to use with Google+.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Google+.
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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 chat logs and store them in your
Gmail accounts.
1. From home, tap Apps > Hangouts.
2. If you have already signed in to a Google Account, it displays on the Hangouts screen.
– or –
If you have not already signed in to a Google Account, tap Add account, and then tap New to
create a new Google Account, or tap Existing to sign in to an existing Google Account.
3. Follow the prompts to begin using Google Hangouts.
Note: You can use Hangouts as your phone’s default messaging app, or as a stand-alone IM app. If you
set Hangouts as the default messaging app, the Messages app will be disabled. For more information,
see Default Applications Settings.
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Apps and Entertainment
All your phone’s features are accessible through the Applications list.
Note: Available apps and services are subject to change at any time.
Google Play Store
The Google Play Store app 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 app, you must first connect to the Internet using your phone’s Wi-Fi or
mobile data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Web and Data and Google Account for
details.
Important: Our policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access
your personal information or require us 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, do not use the application.
Find and Install an App
When you install apps from the Google Play Store app and use them on your phone, they may require
access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain
functions or settings of your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust.
1. From home, tap Play Store.
2. Browse through the categories to find and learn about apps.
3. Tap Install (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications).
4. Follow the prompts to learn about how the app uses your personal information, or access to
certain functions or settings of your phone. If you agree to the conditions, tap Accept (for free
apps) or Accept and then Buy (for paid apps) to begin downloading and installing 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 agree to the download and installation on this
screen, you are responsible for the results of using this item on your phone.
Open an Installed App
After you install an app, it is available in the Apps tray.
■ From home, tap Apps, and then tap the app icon.
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Uninstall an App
You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager.
2. Tap the app you want to uninstall.
3. Tap Uninstall > Uninstall to remove the app from your phone.
Galaxy Apps
Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy phone.
■ From home, tap Apps > Galaxy Apps.
Google Maps
Use Google Maps to find directions, location information, business addresses, etc. Determine your
current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions, and find phone numbers and
addresses for local businesses.
For more information about Google Maps, visit maps.google.com.
Enable Location
To use Google Maps, enable your phone’s GPS location service and agree to share location information
with Google.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Location.
2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn the service on.
To launch the Google Maps application:
■ From home, tap Apps > Maps.
Google Play Books
Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier. With Google Play Books, you can
shop the world's largest selection of eBooks and read them anywhere you like - on a tablet, phone,
eReader, or the Web.
■ From home, tap Apps > Play Books.
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Google Play Games
Google Play Games is the easiest way for you to discover new games, track achievements and scores,
and play with friends around the world. It brings all your gaming on Google Play together in a unified
Android experience.
■ From home, tap Apps > Play Games.
Google Play Movies & TV
Google Play Movies & TV allows you to watch movies and TV shows purchased on Google Play. You can
stream instantly on your Android phone or tablet, or download so you can watch from anywhere, even
when you are not connected. Also, get quick access to your personal video collection, including those
taken on your phone or tablet.
Learn more about Google Play Movies & TV at play.google.com/about/movies.
■ From home, tap Apps > Play Movies & TV.
Google Play Newsstand
With Google Play Newsstand, discover more of the news and magazines you care about all in one app on
your Android tablet or phone. Enjoy breaking news and in-depth articles featuring audio, video and more.
From sports, business, cooking, entertainment, fashion and more - now get both free and paid news plus
subscribe to vibrant full HD magazines, all in one place. With hundreds of premier publishers - it is all
there, easy to follow, read, and share.
● Enjoy Read Now to find more of the articles you care about and discover new ones you will love.
● Explore categories like Arts & Photography, Business & Finance, Food & Drink and more and
subscribe to topics tagged to the articles that interest you most.
● Go Offline with any news edition, topic or magazine without missing a page. Bookmark news
stories you do not have time to read for later.
● Google Play Newsstand is the new home for all your Google Currents subscriptions and Google
Play Magazines. Now with one app and one tap, it is never been easier to stay informed on the
news of the day.
Access Google Play Newsstand
■ From home, tap Apps > Play Newsstand.
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Music Apps
Your phone lets you discover, download, and listen to your favorite music through a variety of
applications.
Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and
a Computer.
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.
For more information about Google Play Music, visit play.google.com/music.
Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and
a Computer.
■ From home, tap Apps > Play Music.
Music
The Music app plays music files. Use Music to browse your music library, play songs, and create playlists.
You can also set songs as ringtones for incoming calls, or as alarm tones.
Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and
a Computer.
When you close the Music screen, playback will continue in the background, so you can listen to music
while you use other features of your phone. When music is playing in the background, you can access
playback controls from the Notification panel.
Play Music
1. From home, tap Apps > Music.
2. Tap the category tabs at the top of the screen. The default tabs are Playlists, Tracks, Albums,
Artists, Folders, and Devices. You may have to swipe your finger right or left along the tabs to
see all of them.
3. Scroll through the list and tap a song to begin. While playing music, use these controls:
Tap Pause to pause playback. To start playback again, tap Play.
Tap Back to move to the previous song. Tap Forward to move to the next song.
Tap the repeat button to control playback. Choose Once to play all songs once. Choose
Repeat all to repeat all songs. Choose Repeat 1 to repeat the current song.
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Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play
songs in the order they appear in the list. Choose Shuffle to play songs in random
order.
Tap Favorite to mark a song as a favorite. When a song is a favorite, the star is orange.
Favorite songs are included in the Favorites playlist.
Tap Volume to set the volume. Tap SoundAlive to choose a SoundAlive option.
You can also set volume by pressing the Volume key on the side of the phone.
Tap Change player to share music with nearby devices using Group Play.
Use Playlists
Create playlists to group songs, so you can listen to them together.
1. From home, tap Apps > Music.
2. Tap the Playlists tab, and then use these options:
Tap an existing playlist to play its songs. While playing, tap More options for playlist
options.
Tap Create playlist to create a new playlist. Follow the prompts to name the playlist, and
then select songs for the playlist.
Tap More options for other options, including Edit title, to rename playlists.
Note: While playing music, you can touch and hold a song to choose Add to playlist.
Set a Song as a Ringtone or Alarm Tone
You can set a song as a ringtone for all incoming calls, or for a contact. You can also set a song as an
alarm tone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Music.
2. Scroll to find a song, and then touch and hold the song.
3. Tap More options > Set as, and then use these options:
Choose how to use the song:
• From the beginning: Plays the song from the beginning.
• Auto recommendations: Plays the best part of the song, as detected by the Music app.
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Choose what to set the song as:
• Phone ringtone: Plays the song for all incoming calls.
• Caller ringtone: Plays the song for calls from a Contact.
• Alarm tone: Plays the song as the notification for alarms.
4. After choosing options, tap Done, and then follow the prompts to complete the setup.
Share Music
You can share music with other nearby DLNA-compatible devices.
Note: Your phone, and the other DLNA-compatible device, must be connected to the same Wi-Fi
network, and the other device must have its Nearby devices feature turned on. For more information, see
Nearby Devices Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Music.
2. Tap the Devices tab, and then select the target device from the list.
Music Options and Settings
1. From home, tap Apps > Music.
2. Tap More options for options. Available options depend on the tab:
Select: Choose items.
Add to playlist/Create playlist: Depending on the tab, you can add songs to a playlist, or
create a new playlist.
Listen via Bluetooth: Play music through a Bluetooth-compatible device that is paired with
your phone. For more information about using Bluetooth, see Bluetooth.
View as: Choose a format for displaying items.
Delete: On the Tracks or Playlists tabs, you can choose songs to delete, or delete playlists.
Music square: Create a playlist based on mood using the songs on your phone.
Settings:
• Tabs: Choose tabs to display on the Music screen.
• Playlists: Choose default playlists. These default playlists will automatically update to
include songs you play.
• SoundAlive: Choose a setting to match the type of music you are playing.
• Adapt Sound: Customize sound output when you are listening with earphones. Only
available when earphones or a headset are inserted into the headset jack.
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• Play speed: Touch and drag the slider to set the default speed for music playback.
• Music auto off: Choose a time period for music to play, after which Music will close.
• Lyrics: When enabled, lyrics display for songs as they play, if the lyric information is
stored in the music file.
• Smart volume: When enabled, Music automatically adjusts the volume of all songs to an
equal level.
Sprint Fun & Games
Download new apps and games from Sprint.
■ From home, tap Apps > Sprint Fun & Games.
Sprint Zone
Access your Sprint account, get device information and help, find recommended apps, and more.
1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Zone.
2. Touch My Account to sign in to and manage your Sprint account, My Device to access
information about your phone, or touch any other category to explore additional options, such as
Apps, Games, Sprint News, TV & Movies, Music & Tones, and more.
Note: Sprint Zone categories and options are subject to change. Check back frequently for new content
and updates.
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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:
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 or Off
When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device will notify you of available Wi-Fi networks, and you can connect to
the Wi-Fi networks. Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use, to conserve battery power.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the On/Off switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Note: You can also turn Wi-Fi on or off from the Notification panel. Drag down from the top of the screen,
and then tap Wi-Fi.
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi 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. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi on.
Note: 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.
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Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured) 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. You can use the Show password
option to display the password as you enter it.
Add a New Wi-Fi Network Manually
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Add Wi-Fi network.
3. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of the Wi-Fi network.
4. Tap the Security field and select the security method used by the Wi-Fi network. If a password is
required, enter it in the Enter password field.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed or secured wireless network, you
won’t be prompted to enter the wireless password again, unless you reset your phone back to its factory
default settings.
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network
The following information is designed to help you connect your device to a different Wi-Fi network.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed. To manually scan for available Wi-Fi networks, on the
Wi-Fi settings screen, tap More options > Scan.
3. Tap another Wi-Fi network to connect to it.
Note: If the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to is not in the list of detected networks, scroll down the
screen, and tap Add Wi-Fi network. Enter the Wi-Fi network settings and tap Connect.
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Internet
Browse the Internet using a full-featured browser.
SSL/TLS
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are protocols for encrypting
sent/received data. While in a screen connected by SSL/TLS, data is encrypted to safely send/receive
private information, credit card numbers, corporate secrets, etc., and provide protection against online
threats (eavesdropping, falsification, impersonation, etc.).
SSL/TLS Cautions
When opening a secured page, users must decide as their responsibility whether or not to open the
page with use of SSL/TLS. Boost and the applicable Certification Authorities make no guarantees
whatsoever to users regarding security of SSL/TLS.
Browser Settings
For details on setting browser options, see Internet Settings.
Use the Browser
Launching the browser is as easy as tapping an icon.
■ From home, tap Internet.
The first time you launch Internet, you may be prompted to enter your 10-digit wireless phone
number to access the Boost home page.
You can also launch the browser by tapping a URL in a text message, email message, or
Gmail message.
Browser Use Options
■ Searching within a Web Page: With a Web page displayed, tap More > Find on page, and
enter your search text.
Tip: To change the phone’s default launch page to your current page, tap More > Settings > Homepage
> Current page.
Add a Bookmark
Bookmark favorite sites using the browser menu options.
1. From home, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Navigate to the Web page you want to bookmark, and tap Bookmarks > Add.
3. Check or change the bookmark title, URL, etc., and then tap Save.
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Bookmark Options
● Editing Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Bookmarks, touch and hold a bookmark, tap
More > Edit bookmark, edit the bookmark, and then tap Save.
● Deleting Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Bookmarks, touch and hold a bookmark, and
then tap Delete.
● Show Saved Web Pages: From the browser, tap Bookmarks > Saved pages, and then tap a
saved page to open it.
View Browser History
Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history.
1. From home, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap Bookmarks.
If you do not see Bookmarks, pull down the Web page to display the address bar.
3. Tap the History tab, and then tap an entry.
Open New Browser Tabs
Use tabbed browsing to switch between websites quickly and easily.
1. From home, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap Tabs.
If you do not see Tabs, drag the Web page down to display the address bar.
3. Tap New tab.
To switch tabs, tap one of the available thumbnails in the tabs window.
Chrome
Use Chrome
™
for Mobile to browse fast and sign in to bring your Chrome experience from your computer,
anywhere you go.
For more information, visit: google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/mobile.
■ From home, tap Apps > Chrome.
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Data Services General Information (Sprint
Spark LTE and 3G Networks)
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 or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive when in
fact they are functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process your data usage request.
4G LTE
The Sprint 4G LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances
than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. To connect your phone to the 4G LTE
network, you must be in an area covered by the 4G LTE network.
For more information about the availability of Sprint 4G LTE service in your location, visit
sprint.com/coverage.
Note: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors including your distance to
the base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
Set Your Network Options
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > More networks > Mobile networks > Network
mode.
2. Select CDMA, LTE / CDMA, GSM / UMTS, or Automatic.
The phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically connect to it.
When your phone is connected via 4G LTE, LTE appears above the signal strength indicator in the
status bar.
Note: The Sprint networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your
phone to connect to them.
Your User Name
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you are 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 jsm[email protected] as his user name.)
When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the network. Your user name
is automatically programmed into your phone. You do not have to enter it.
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Find Your User Name
You can find your user name through your phone's device menu.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > About device.
2. Tap Status.
You will see your user name under the "Username" heading.
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. From home, tap Apps > Settings > System update.
2. Tap Update Profile.
Your phone will download and install the profile update.
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen.
The following symbols are used:
Icon
Status
Network (full signal): The fullness of the triangle icon indicates the strength of the
signal. A fuller icon means a better signal.
4G LTE data service: Your phone is connected to a 4G LTE network.
3G data service: Your phone is connected to a 3G network.
Hotspot
Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi.
Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at
sprint.com/mysprint or access your account via Sprint Zone (tap Apps > Sprint Zone) to learn
more.
Note: Turning Hotspot on will disable your phone's connection to other Wi-Fi networks.
Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services.
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Turn Hotspot On or Off
To conserve battery life, turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you are finished. You can
control Hotspot from Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Hotspot, and then tap the On/Off switch beside Hotspot to turn Hotspot on or off.
Connect a Device to Your Phone’s Hotspot
When you connect a device to your phone’s Hotspot feature, the device can access your phone’s
connection to the mobile data network.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Hotspot, and then tap the On/Off switch beside Hotspot to turn Hotspot on.
3. On the other device, scan for Wi-Fi hotspots, and then select your phone’s hotspot.
Your phone’s Network SSID will appear in the list of available devices. To find your phone’s
Network SSID, go to Settings > Hotspot. The network SSID is displayed near the top
of the screen.
4. At the prompt, enter your phone’s password.
Your phone uses WPA2 security, which requires a password. To find your phone’s password,
go to Settings > Hotspot, and look for the password in the connection instructions.
For more information, see Hotspot Settings.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow 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 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.
To connect to a VPN, you must have Mobile data enabled, or your phone must be connected to a Wi-Fi
network. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see Data Usage
Settings and Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network.
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Set a Screen Lock
Before setting up a VPN, you must set a screen lock to prevent access to your phone by unauthorized
users. A PIN or password screen lock provides sufficient security to set up trusted credential storage.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock.
3. Choose a screen lock type: Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint.
4. Follow the prompts to configure the screen lock. For more information, see Screen Lock.
Add a VPN
Configure a connection to a VPN. You must have a PIN or Password screen lock set before adding a
VPN.
Tip: You may need to contact your network administrator for some of the information needed to set up a
VPN connection.
Add a Basic VPN
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More networks > VPN > Basic VPN.
3. Tap Add to configure options:
Name: Enter the name of the VPN.
Type: Choose the type of VPN.
Server address: Enter the address for the VPN server.
PPP Encryption (MPPE): Tap to enable, if applicable for the VPN.
Show advanced options:
• DNS search domains
• DMS servers
• Forwarding routes
4. Tap Save to save the VPN settings.
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Add an Advanced IPsec VPN
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More networks > VPN > Advanced IPsec VPN.
3. Tap Add to configure options:
VPN connection name: Enter the name of the VPN.
IPsec connection type: Choose the type of VPN.
Gateway: Enter the IP address or DNS name.
Identity: Enter the key ID.
Pre-shared key: Enter the PSK.
Show advanced options: Tap to set other options, depending on the type of VPN:
• Extended authentication
• Aggressive mode
• Perfect forward secrecy (PFS)
• Disable split tunneling
• Algorithm suite
• IKE groups
• IKE lifetime
• PFS groups
• IPsec lifetime
• Connection attempt timeout
4. Tap Save to save the VPN.
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Connect to a VPN
Connect to a VPN that’s already set up on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More networks > VPN.
3. In the VPNs section, tap a VPN.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your login credentials, and connect. When you are connected, the
VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the title bar.
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.
When your phone has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon displays in the notification
area of the title bar.
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Camera and Video
Use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos.
Camera
You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos.
Open the Camera
Follow the below procedure to access your phone’s camera.
■ From home, tap Camera.
● Mode Indicator: Shows the current Mode, which you can choose with Mode Selector.
● Record: Tap to start recording a video.
● Capture: Tap to take a picture.
● Mode selector: Tap to choose a shooting mode. The current mode displays on the camera
screen. Shooting modes allow you to choose modes for automatically adjusting settings to suit
conditions, or to access special features like panorama or other specialty shots.
● Gallery: View your pictures or video, and access picture sharing and editing options.
● Settings: Access camera settings.
● Customizable shortcuts: Shortcuts to favorite settings, which you can customize. The defaults
shown here are Selective focus and HDR (Rich tone).
● Front/Back Camera: Switch between the front and back cameras.
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Take a Picture
You can take pictures with your phone’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode.
1. From home, tap Camera.
2. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the
subject. While composing your picture, use the onscreen options, or these gestures:
Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom.
Tap the screen to focus on the area you tapped.
3. Tap Capture to take the picture.
Tip: Depending on your settings or the camera orientation, you may also take a picture using your voice,
tapping the screen, or pressing the volume key. See Configure the Camera.
Note: To include your location in photos, turn on GPS tag in Settings.
Record Videos
In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone’s built-in video
camera.
1. From home, tap Camera.
2. Using the phone’s screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the
subject. While composing your shot, use the onscreen options, or these gestures:
Press the Volume key up or down to zoom in or out, or touch the screen with two fingers and
pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom.
Tap the screen to focus on the area you tapped.
3. Tap Record to begin recording. While recording, you can use these options:
Tap the screen to change the focus area to the area you tapped.
Tap Capture to take a still picture while continuing recording.
Tap Pause to temporarily stop recording.
Tap Resume to continue a paused recording.
Tap Stop to stop recording.
Tip: If Voice Control is active, you can begin recording by saying "Record video." See Configure the
Camera.
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Review Pictures and Videos from the Camera
After you take a picture or record a video, you can review and edit it right from the camera, using special
Studio options.
Review and Edit a Picture from the Camera
1. From home, tap Camera.
2. Take a picture, and then tap the Gallery thumbnail at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. While reviewing a picture, you can use these options:
Change player: Choose a device to share the picture via Group Play.
Share: Choose an option for sharing the picture.
Studio: Edit the picture using the Studio tool. Options include:
• Adjustment: Rotate, crop, or resize the photo.
• Tone: Adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, the red/green/blue color, the color
temperature, or the Hue.
• Effect: Add an effect to the picture.
• Portrait: Adjust pictures of faces. You can remove redeye, brighten faces, airbrush, or
adjust the focus on faces in the picture.
• Decoration: Add stickers, labels, and frames to your picture. You can also draw on the
picture, and add additional images.
Delete: Erase the current picture.
More options: Choose other options, including More info, Studio, Rotate left, Rotate right,
Crop, Rename, Slideshow, Add tag, Set as, Print, and Settings.
Review and Edit a Video from the Camera
1. From home, tap Camera.
2. Record video, and then tap the Gallery thumbnail at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. While reviewing a video, you can use these options:
Share: Choose an option for sharing the video. Options may include Dropbox, Bluetooth,
Drive, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google+, Hangouts, Memo, Messages, Photos, or Wi-Fi
Direct.
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Video trimmer: Edit the length of the video. Drag the trimmer from either end of the video
to shorten the video.
Delete: Erase the current video.
More options: Choose other options.
Configure the Camera
Camera settings are special options that you can choose, right on the camera screen, to make taking
pictures or recording videos easy, and to make your pictures or videos special.
Customize Shortcuts
The Camera screen offers two customizable shortcuts, to give you the ability to choose favorite settings
on the fly.
1. From home, tap Camera.
2. Tap Settings, and then touch and drag settings to or from the two shortcuts.
Choose a Shooting Mode
Your phone’s camera offers many shooting modes, to make your pictures or videos special.
1. From home, tap Camera.
2. On the Camera screen, tap to choose a shooting mode. Scroll available modes, and then tap
a mode to select it. Modes include:
Auto: Automatically adjusts the exposure to optimize the color and brightness of pictures. In
Auto mode, you can take single or burst shots (take burst shots by holding Capture to take
multiple shots until you lift your finger).
Beauty face: Automatically enhances facial features.
Panorama: Take multiple pictures to merge into one expansive picture. You can create a
horizontal or vertical panorama picture.
Virtual tour: Create an interactive virtual tour of your surroundings.
Shot & more: Explore the various effects available for burst shots. You can apply effects
right after taking the pictures, or in Studio.
Dual camera: Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras at the same
time, to create a picture-in-picture shot. You can switch between the front and rear camera to
control which picture appears in the smaller shot.
Manage modes: Press and hold a mode, and then drag it to a new location. Uncheck a
mode to remove it from the list of available modes.
Download: Browse and download additional modes to use with Camera.
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Choose Camera Settings
1. From home, tap Camera.
2. Tap Settings to configure options:
Picture size (back camera): Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality.
Picture size (front camera): Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality.
Burst shots: When on, you can take multiple pictures when you touch and hold the
Capture button.
Low-light detection: Your device will automatically detect low light levels and adjust the
camera accordingly to take clear pictures.
Face detection: When on, the Camera will automatically adjust settings for taking
pictures of faces.
ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film-
camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for
fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.
Metering modes: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are
calculated. Center-weighted measures background light in the center of the scene. Spot
measures the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the entire scene.
Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos.
Selective focus: When on, you can choose areas of the screen to focus on.
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for email, or Fast motion mode.
Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when
the camera is moving.
Audio zoom: While recording videos, zooming in on an object will amplify sound from
that area and diminish other surrounding sound.
Effects: Add special graphical effects.
Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
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Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
HDR (Rich tone): Save the picture in HDR (rich tone) only.
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
Save as flipped: Save self-portraits as flipped (or “mirrored”) pictures. (Front camera
only.)
Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. The icon changes depending
on available storage options.
Review pics/videos: Set to show photos or videos after taking them.
Remote viewfinder: When turned on, you can take pictures using the viewfinder of a
connected device. Your device and the remove device must be connected via Wi-Fi Direct
connection to use this option.
White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life
color range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are
similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the
camera’s sensor receives. For low light situations, use a higher exposure.
Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects.
The Volume key: Use the Volume key as the camera key, the record key, or as a zoom
key.
Voice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands.
Help: View help on using the camera.
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
Gallery
Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you have 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.
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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. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap a thumbnail to view the picture or video.
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 Sort by/Filter by to choose a display style. You can view by Time or Album, or
Filter to show only people, scenery, documents, and more.
Tap Search to enter keywords to search for items, or choose a view or filter.
Tap Camera to launch the Camera to take pictures or record video.
Tap More options for options. Available options depend on which gallery screen you are
viewing, and may include:
• Select: Depending on the view, tap albums or items to select them. After selection, you
can tap More options again for options you can use with the selected item.
• Delete: Erase item(s).
• Sort by oldest/Sort by latest: Choose how items are listed by time.
• Create album: Create a new album to group pictures.
• Content to display: Choose whether to display all content, or only pictures stored on
your device, or from Dropbox, or Facebook (if you have those accounts set up on your
device).
• Slideshow: Choose options to create a slideshow for viewing your pictures and videos.
• Studio: Edit the item using the Studio tool.
• Settings: Configure Gallery settings. For more information, see Gallery Settings.
Note: Available options depend on which gallery screen you are viewing. Additional options may include
Content to display, Scan for nearby devices, and Show nearby devices.
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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. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a thumbnail to view the picture. While viewing a picture full-screen you can use these
options:
Change player: Choose a connected device to share the picture with.
Share: Choose an option for sharing the picture. Options may include Dropbox,
Bluetooth, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google+, Hangouts, Messages, Memo, or Wi-Fi Direct.
Delete: Erase the current picture.
Camera: Launch the Camera, to take pictures or record video.
More options: Choose other options, including:
• Edit: Modify the picture.
• More info: View information about the video.
• Studio: Open studio to edit the image.
• Rotate left: Change the orientation of the picture.
• Rotate right: Change the orientation of the picture.
• Crop: Adjust the size of the picture.
• Rename: Change the name of the video file.
• Slideshow: Create a slideshow.
• Add tag: Add a tag to the image.
• Set as: Set the picture as wallpaper on the lock or Home screen.
• Print: Print the picture to a compatible Wi-Fi printer (not included).
• Settings: Configure Gallery settings.
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View Videos
Note: If no icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to
display them.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a video to select it. When the video is displayed full-screen, you can use these options:
Share: Choose an option for sharing the video. Options may include Bluetooth, Dropbox,
Email, Gmail, Google+, Messages, Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube.
Video trimmer: Edit the length of the video. Drag the trimmer from the end of the video
(the right side of the screen), to shorten the video.
Delete: Erase the current video.
Tap Play to play the video.
More options: Choose other options, including:
• More info: View information about the video.
• Studio: Edit the video.
• Rename: Change the name of the video file.
• Slideshow: Create a slideshow.
• Settings: Configure Gallery settings.
Working with Photos
While viewing a photo, you can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more.
Rotate and Save a Photo
To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture.
3. Tap More options > Rotate left or Rotate right.
The rotated picture is saved in your default storage location as a copy.
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Crop a Photo
To crop your photos, follow the below procedures.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture.
3. Tap More options > Crop.
4. To adjust the crop box size, touch and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear,
drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box.
5. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the
desired position.
6. Tap Done to apply the changes to the picture.
The cropped picture is saved along with the original copy in your default storage location.
Share Photos and Videos
You can share and send pictures and videos from your phone using several different methods, including
messaging, email, social media apps, Bluetooth, cloud storage, and more. To share photos and videos,
follow these procedures.
Send Photos and Videos by Email or Gmail
You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file attachments in
your email.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share.
3. Tap the photos you want to send.
4. Touch the screen and then tap Share > Gmail or Email.
5. Compose your message and then tap Send or Send.
Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used.
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Send a Photo or Video 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. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send.
3. Tap the photo or video you want to send.
4. Touch the screen and then tap Share > Messages.
5. Compose your message and then tap Send.
Send Photos and Videos via Bluetooth
You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer
using Bluetooth.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send.
3. Select the photos or videos you want to send.
4. Touch the screen and then tap Share > Bluetooth.
In the next few steps, you will be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the receiving
Bluetooth phone so the files can be sent. For more information, see Bluetooth.
Share Photos and Videos on Google+
1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send.
3. Tap the photo or video you want to send.
4. Touch the screen and then tap Share > Google+.
5. Compose your message and then tap Send.
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Share Videos via YouTube
You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. Before you do this, you must create a
YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap the album that contains the videos you want to share.
3. Select the video you want to share.
4. Touch the screen and then tap Share > YouTube.
5. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option.
6. Tap Upload.
Google Photos
Keep all your photos backed up and organized with Google Photos
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.
■ From home, tap Apps > Photos.
Video Player
Play videos stored on your phone, or from your other devices. You must sign in to your Samsung account
to play videos synced from your other devices.
1. From home, tap Apps > Video.
2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail
begins playing a preview of the clip.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Use Pop-up Play
Multitask with Pop-up Play by transforming your video player into a pop-up window floating on the screen.
The video will continue to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
1. From home, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap Pop-up player to continue playing the video in a floating window. Drag the window to
any location on the screen, and use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window.
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Tools and Calendar
Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing apps and features.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number
of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds,
computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately
30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
When Bluetooth is on, you can scan and find other Bluetooth devices, to share information between the
devices. Turn Bluetooth off when not in use to conserve battery power.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn Bluetooth on or off.
Note: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off from the Notification panel. Drag down from the top of the
screen, and then tap Bluetooth.
Note: for Bluetooth settings information see Bluetooth Settings.
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit
You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a
compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It is 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. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn Bluetooth on.
3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable, so that your phone can find it. Refer to the
instructions that came with the device 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 the target device displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the
name. Your phone then automatically tries to pair with the target device.
6. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target device.
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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.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Tap the On/Off switch to turn Bluetooth on.
3. Make sure that the target device has Bluetooth turned on.
4. Tap the target device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section.
5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the target device’s documentation to
find the passcode.
Tip: If you still cannot reconnect to the target device, follow the instructions in Disconnect or 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
You can disconnect from a Bluetooth device, without removing the pairing relationship between the
devices.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Tap the device name, and then tap OK.
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Unpair from a Bluetooth Device
You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the
device again, you will need to pair with it again.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. In the Bluetooth devices section, tap Settings beside the device name, and then tap Unpair.
Send Information Using Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled 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
● Audio files
Send Information from Your Phone to Another Device
Follow these instructions to use Bluetooth to send information from your phone to a Bluetooth device.
1. Set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to “Receive Beams”
or “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information
over Bluetooth.
2. On the phone, open the application that contains the information or file you want to send. Follow
the steps for the type of item you want to send:
Photo or video (in Camera): After capturing a photo, on the preview screen, tap Share >
Bluetooth.
Photos and videos (in Gallery): Tap a picture or video, and then tap Share > Bluetooth.
Tip: If your phone remembers Bluetooth as a previous selection within the Camera or Gallery, you can
tap (to the right of the Share icon).
Calendar event: In the Calendar’s Day view, Agenda view, or Week view, tap the event and
then tap Share > Share as (VCS file or Text) > Bluetooth.
Music: While playing a song in the Music app, tap More options > Listen via Bluetooth.
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Voice recording: On the main Voice Recorder screen, touch and hold a recording and then
tap Share > Bluetooth.
3. If you are prompted to turn on Bluetooth, tap Yes.
4. Tap the name of the receiving device.
5. If prompted, accept the connection on the receiving phone, and enter the same passcode on both
your phone and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode.
6. On the receiving device, accept the file.
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. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the On/Off switch to turn it on.
3. Tap the check box beside 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.
5. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both your phone and the other device, or confirm the
auto-generated passcode. A Bluetooth authorization request is displayed on your phone.
6. When your phone receives a file transfer request notification, tap Accept.
7. When the file is transferred, a notification displays. To open the file immediately, slide down the
Notification panel, and then tap the relevant notification.
When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type:
● Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application. For example,
if you open a music track, it starts playing in the Music application.
● For a vCalendar file, select the calendar where you want to save the event, and then tap Import.
● The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events. For more information on using the Calendar,
see Calendar.
● For a vCard contact file, if there are multiple vCard files on your storage card, you can choose to
import one, several, or all of those contacts to your contacts list.
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Calculator
Use the Calculator app to perform mathematical calculations.
Note: Rotate the phone to switch to a scientific calculator for advanced calculator functions.
1. From home, tap Apps > Calculator.
2. Tap the keypad to enter your equation. You can touch and hold C to clear all numbers.
Calendar
Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize
your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your
phone’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange ActiveSync calendar, and
Outlook calendar.
Note: For information about Calendar options, see Calendar Settings.
Add an Event to the Calendar
Add events to your Calendar to help you organize your time and remind you of important events.
Note: To synchronize calendar events among your Google and Corporate accounts, make sure they are
being managed by your phone. See Accounts and Messaging for more information.
1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Double-tap a day to which you would like to add an event to reveal the Add event/Add task
screen.
3. If you have accounts set up on your phone, you can assign the new event to an account by
tapping the Calendar field and then selecting an account.
My calendar: Calendar entries that are stored locally on the phone and not part of an
account.
Samsung Calendar: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your
Samsung account.
Google/Gmail: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your phone and your Google
Account.
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync: Calendar entries that are synchronized between your
phone and a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account.
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4. Enter information about the event:
Tap the Title field and enter a title for the event.
Tap the Location field to enter a location for the event in the Location field or tap the icon to
select the location on the a map.
Select a Start and End date and time for the event by tapping the corresponding fields, and
adjusting the month, day, and year. Tap the All day field to set this as an all-day event. If set
as an all-day event, the time fields are removed.
5. Select an alarm time by tapping the Reminder field.
6. Tap Save, or tap View more options to enter more information about the event. Available
options depend on the type of event, and the account it is assigned to:
Tap Participants to send the event to other people.
Tap Show me as to indicate whether you are busy or available during the event.
Tap Privacy to set the event to be private, public, or your default privacy setting.
Select a recurrence cycle for the event by tapping the Repeat field.
Enter a description for the event in the Description field.
Tap a sticker to add an sticker to the event.
Tap the Time zone to adjust the time zone.
7. Tap Save to store the new event and synchronize it with your selected account.
Event Alerts and Reminders
When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and
displays the event summary. There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events:
● By playing the assigned ringtone.
● By showing the Alert screen.
● By playing a short beep.
● By indicating an icon within the Status bar.
To view additional options:
1. Touch and hold the Status bar, and then slide your finger down the screen to open the
Notification panel.
2. Tap the upcoming event name from the onscreen list to display the event within the Calendar
notifications screen.
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3. Tap an option.
Set snooze duration to set the length of time to allow before you are reminded of the event.
Choose from: 3 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes,15 minutes, or 30 minutes.
Snooze to be reminded of the event at a future time.
Dismiss to dismiss the reminder.
View Events
The following procedure helps you view your calendar events.
1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. To view a Calendar event farther out, tap Menu, and then tap a time period (Year, Month,
Month and agenda, Week, Day, or Agenda).
3. Tap the day for which you would like to view events.
4. To display an event’s details, tap it from the current screen.
Day and Agenda Views
● Day view displays a list of the events of one day.
● Agenda view shows a list of events in chronological order.
● The color bars on the left side of the events indicate the type of calendar that includes the event.
● When in Day view, slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later days.
Month and Agenda View
Month and agenda view shows the month, with a list of events for the month below.
When in Month and agenda view:
● You can touch and hold a day to create a new event on that day.
● Tap an event to view its details.
● Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later months.
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Week View
Week view displays a chart of the events of one week.
When in Week view:
● You can touch and hold a time slot to create a new event at that time.
● Tap an event to view its details.
● Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks.
Year and Month Views
In Year or Month view, you will see markers on days that have events.
When in Year or Month view:
● Tap a day to view the events of that day.
● Touch and hold a day to create a new event on that day.
● Slide left or right to view earlier or later months or years.
Erase Events
The following procedures show you how to erase your calendar events.
1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Open the calendar event details:
In Agenda, Day, and Week views, tap the calendar event you want to delete.
In Month view, tap the date where the calendar event occurs, and then tap the calendar
event.
In Year view, tap the month in which the event is located.
3. Tap the event, and then tap Delete.
4. In the Delete confirmation box, tap Delete.
– or –
If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event, This and future events, or All events
in series, and then tap Delete.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms.
1. From home, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
Alarm: This feature allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
World clock: allows you to view the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World
Clock displays time in hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones around the world.
Stopwatch: You can use this option to measure intervals of time.
Timer: You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer to count down to an
event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified for the alarm.
1. From home, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Create alarm, and then enter information for the alarm. Alarm options include:
Time: Choose a time for the alarm.
Days: Choose the days to use this alarm.
Repeat weekly: When enabled, the alarm will repeat every week on the selected days.
Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to
alert you.
Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play
for the alarm.
Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound , drag the slider to set the
volume of the alarm.
Snooze: Allow snoozing for this alarm. Set the interval as well as the number of times to
repeat the alarm while snoozing.
Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start playing a tone at a low volume at an interval
before the alarm time, and slowly increase in volume. Choose a time interval and a tone to
use with smart alarm. Available when you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound.
Name: Enter a name for the alarm.
3. Tap Done.
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Delete an Alarm
1. From home, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete.
Drive
With the Google Drive
™
application, everything that you add to your Drive from work or home is also
available on your device. You can create and edit documents on your device and the changes are saved
everywhere.
For more information, visit drive.google.com.
Note: You will need to set up your Google Account on your phone to use Drive.
■ From home, tap Apps > Drive.
Dropbox
Dropbox works to provide access to your desktop files directly from your phone. This applications allows
you to bring your files with you when you are on the go, edit files in your Dropbox from your phone,
upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and share your selected files freely with family and friends.
The in-phone application works in conjunction with a partner program placed on a target computer using
an active Internet connection.
Dropbox creates a folder that automatically synchronizes its contents across all of your connected
devices on your account. Update a file to your Dropbox on your computer, and it is automatically updated
to the same folder on your other devices.
Download the Desktop Application
Follow the procedures below to download the desktop application.
1. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to: dropbox.com.
2. Follow the onscreen setup and installation instructions on your target computer containing the
desired files.
Important: The computer application must be installed on the computer containing the desired files. This
computer must have an active Internet connection.
Note: The Dropbox service offers 2GB of free “Cloud” storage.
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Accessing Dropbox on Your Device
Follow the procedures below to access the Dropbox app.
1. From home, tap Apps > Dropbox.
2. Tap Sign in, and then enter your current account credentials, to sign in to your Dropbox account.
– or –
Tap Sign Up, and then follow the onscreen instructions to register for a new account.
Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox
Follow the below procedures to manually upload pictures to the Dropbox app.
1. From home, tap Apps > Camera.
2. After you take a picture, tap Gallery to preview the current image.
3. Tap the image to reveal the image options at the top of the screen.
4. Tap Share > Add to Dropbox, select a folder location, and tap Add.
Note: If your share folder is located on your computer, you will momentarily receive an onscreen popup
notifying you that a new image was uploaded to your shared Dropbox folder.
Flipboard
Use Flipboard to create 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.
■ From home, tap Apps > Flipboard.
Google Now
Google Now
™
gets you just the right information at just the right time.
It tells you today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for
work, when the next train will arrive as you are standing on the platform, or your favorite team's score
while they’re playing. And the best part? All of this happens automatically. Cards appear throughout the
day at the moment you need them.
For more information, visit google.com/now.
1. Press and hold the Home key.
2. Follow the prompts to learn about Google Now, and set up your preferences.
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Google Search
Use Google Search to search the Internet.
■ From home, tap Apps > Google.
Help
Help provides information to help with your phone questions.
■ From home, tap Apps > Help.
Memo
The Memo application allows you to write memos that can include text, audio, and images.
1. From home, tap Apps > Memo.
2. In Memo, you can use these options:
Tap Add to create a new memo.
Tap Options for available Memo categories or Manage categories.
Tap Search to enter key words to find a memo. This appears only when there are memos
available to search.
Tap More options and select one of the following options:
• Select: Choose memo(s), to delete them or for other options like sharing or printing.
• Delete: Select memo(s) to erase.
• Account: Access your Samsung account, to sync memos with your account.
My Files
My files allows you to manage your manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files,
and other memory card data in one convenient location. This application allows you to launch a file if the
associated application is already on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > My files.
2. Folders display, including:
3. Files stored in the phone are organized into the following categories:
Recent files: View recently saved files.
Images: View image files.
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Videos: View video files.
Audio: View audio files.
Documents: View document files.
Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps.
Download history: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the phone.
Shortcuts: Contains shortcuts to files or folders that you have added. This option only
appears if you have added shortcuts to the My Files main screen.
Local storage: View folders and files in their storage locations.
• Device storage: View folders and files located on the phone.
• SD card: View folders and files located on the memory card (if installed).
Cloud storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers or other cloud storage locations that you
have added. This option only appears if you have added shortcuts to the My Files main
screen.
To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > My files.
2. Tap a category to view its files or folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your phone is configured.
Peel Smart Remote
Use your phone to control your TV, Set-top box, DVR, Stereos, and other electronic devices.
Configure Peel Smart Remote
Choose your TV service and personalize your selections.
1. From home, tap Apps > Peel Smart Remote.
2. Follow the prompts to configure the service.
3. Continue following the prompts to read and agree to the disclaimer and complete configuration.
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Polaris Office 5
Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite. This application provides a
central place for managing your documents online or offline.
Polaris Office lets you open, create, and edit Word documents, PowerPoint
®
presentations, Excel
®
spreadsheets, and text files. Polaris Office can also open Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) files.
■ From home, tap Apps > POLARIS Office 5.
S Health
S Health is a wellness application that can help you manage your health. Set fitness goals, check your
progress, and keep track of your overall health.
Caution! The information gathered from this device or its related software is not intended for use in the
diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
The accuracy of the information and data provided by this device and its related software, including heart
rate readings, may be affected by factors such as environmental conditions, skin condition, specific
activity performed while wearing the device, settings of the device, user configuration/user-provided
information, placement of the sensor on the wrist, and other end-user interactions. Please refer to the
user manual for more information on proper wear and use, or see samsung.com/us/heartratesensor
1. From home, tap Apps > S Health.
2. Follow the prompts to get started:
Read the introduction and tap Start.
Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next.
Sign in to your Samsung account if you have not already done so. For more information, refer
to Samsung Account. You must sign in to a Samsung account to set and save goals, and use
other advanced S Health features.
3. Use S Health to track your health activities:
Pedometer: Count the number of steps you take. Tap Start to start counting. You can pause
counting and then tap Start to begin again. If you signed in to your Samsung account, you
can set goals, track your progress, and share your results.
Exercise: Set and manage exercise goals, and track your progress. You can track activities
by type, such as running, walking, cycling, and hiking. S Health also offers access to the
Music app, to work out to your favorite songs.
Heart rate: Measure your heart rate, using the heart rate sensor on the back of your phone
(next to the Camera flash). Place your finger over the sensor, and then tap the screen to
start. Hold your finger on the sensor, and keep still until the sensor reports your heart rate.
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Food: Track your daily food intake, by entering your meals and snacks. You can keep track
of your favorite foods, and take pictures of your meals.
Weight: Track your weight and BMI (body mass index).
Water: Track your water intake.
Sleep: Samsung wearable devices (not included) can record your sleep data and sync it with
Sleep in S Health.
Stress: Measure your stress level using your heart rate variable.
Coach: Coach by Cigna provides general information and features designed to help you to
manage your overall well-being.
Partner apps: Manage additional S health-compatible apps you install here.
Note: Tap More > Settings > Help for more detailed information.
Before You Start Exercising
This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is
safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise
program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions:
● Heart disease;
● Asthma or lung disease;
● Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;
● Arthritis.
You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious
disease, such as:
● Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity;
● Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
● Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed;
● Ankle swelling, especially at night;
● A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat;
● Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes away when you rest.
Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging
in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply:
● You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55;
● You have a family history of heart disease before age 55;
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● You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;
● You have not exercised for three months or more;
● You are overweight or obese;
● You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol;
● You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called pre-diabetes.
When in Doubt– Check it Out
If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak
with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is a
good way to plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you. Consider it the first step on your path
to physical fitness.
S Voice
S Voice
™
is a voice recognition application you can use to activate a wide variety of functions on your
phone.
This is a natural language recognition application. You can ask questions (Is it raining in Dallas?) or
speak commands (Show me where to find cheap gas).
1. From home, tap Apps > S Voice.
2. Follow the prompts to learn about S Voice, and to review and accept the terms and conditions.
3. Tap Tutorial to learn about S Voice, or tap Start to skip the tutorial and start using
S Voice.
4. Speak a command. The screen gives you some examples.
5. Tap the microphone icon if the phone does not hear you, or to give it a command.
Configure S Voice
Configure options for interacting with your phone with S Voice.
You can access S Voice settings in two ways:
● From S Voice: From home, tap Apps > S Voice > More options > Settings.
● From Settings: From home, tap Apps > Settings > S Voice.
For details about S Voice settings, see S Voice Settings.
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Samsung+
Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device.
■ From home, tap Apps > Samsung+.
Smart Manager
Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, and RAM. You can
also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
■ From home, tap Apps > Smart Manager.
Voice Recorder
The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately share
it. Recording time will vary based on the available memory within the phone.
Make a Voice Recording
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder.
2. Use the Voice Recorder controls:
To start recording, tap Record and speak into the microphone.
To pause recording, tap Pause. To end the recording, tap Stop.
To cancel the recording, tap Cancel.
Share a Voice Recording
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder.
2. Tap List, and then touch and hold a recording to display options.
3. Tap Share, and then follow the prompts to choose a method and share the file.
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Edit a Voice Recording
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder.
2. Tap List, and then tap a recording to hear it.
To trim the beginning and ending of a recording, tap Trim.
To automatically repeat a recording, tap Repeat.
To change the playback speed of a recording, tap Play speed.
To automatically skip empty (or silent) portions of the recording, tap Skip silence.
To mark a spot in the recording so you can find it later, tap Bookmark.
Modify a Recording File
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder.
2. Tap List, and then touch and hold a recording to select it.
3. Tap More options to display options:
Change category: You can use categories to organize voice recordings. Choose a category,
or tap Add category to create a new one.
Rename: Change the name of the voice recording.
Set as: Use the recording as the default Phone ringtone, as a Caller ringtone, or as an Alarm
tone.
Write to Voice Label: You can save the voice recording to a Voice label via NFC.
Details: View information about the voice recording.
Voice Recorder Options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder.
2. Tap List to view a list of recordings. While viewing the list, you can use these options:
Search: Enter keywords to search for a recording.
Delete: Erase recording(s).
Close: Return to the recording screen.
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Select mode: Choose a recording mode (Normal, Interview, Conversation, or Voice
memo) to match the type of voice recording.
3. Tap More options for options:
Select: Choose voice recording(s). After selection, you can Share or Delete the selected
recordings, or use other Menu options.
Sort by: Choose an order to display the list.
Filter by category: Choose a category, to display only voice recordings assigned to that
category.
Edit categories: Enter and manage a list of categories you can use to organize voice
recordings.
Settings: the following settings are available:
• Save to: If you have an optional memory card installed (not included), you can choose
whether your recordings will be saved to phone memory, or to the card.
• Recording quality: Set the recording quality to High or Normal.
• Recording volume: Choose the default volume for recordings.
• Contextual file name: Choose whether the phone automatically creates a filename that
includes location information, when the Location tags option is enabled (below).
• Default file name: Choose the name prefix for your recordings. For example, if your
Default name is Voice, your recordings would be named Voice 001, Voice 002, Voice
003, etc.
• Noise reduction: Choose whether the phone uses noise reduction during recording, to
improve recording quality.
• Display logo: Display your logo on the recording screen.
• Location tags: When enabled, location information will be saved in recording files.
• Language: Choose a language.
• Skip interval: Set the length of time when skipping through a recording.
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Voice Search
Use Google Voice Search
™
to search the web by speaking commands.
1. From home, tap Apps > Voice Search.
2. When the Google Voice Search screen displays, say “Ok Google” or tap the microphone icon,
and then speak your command.
3. Some examples include:
Make phone calls
Get directions
Send messages
Set reminders
Ask questions
Schedule meetings
Play music and movies
Set alarms
microSD Card
A microSD
™
memory card is an optional accessory (not included) that allows you to store images, videos,
music, documents, and other data on your phone.
Important: You can damage a microSD card by improper installation. Please be careful when inserting,
removing, or handling it.
Install a microSD Card
Follow the instructions below to install an optional memory card (not included).
1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
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2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide the card into the slot. Note that the microSD card slot is
on top of the SIM card, which holds information about your phone and service, and should remain
installed.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no
gaps around the cover.
Important: Ensure that the back cover and the multipurpose jack cover are closed tightly to prevent water
and dust entering the device. Open or loose covers may allow water and dust to enter the device and
cause damage.
Remove a microSD Card
Use the following procedure to remove an optional microSD card from your phone.
Important: Before removing an optional installed microSD card, you must unmount the card first to
prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. For more information, see Unmount a
microSD Card.
1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
2. Carefully slide the card out of the slot.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no
gaps around the cover.
View microSD Card Memory
Use the following procedure to view memory usage information for an optional installed microSD card
(not included).
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage > SD card. The total and available
memory space will be displayed. See Storage Settings for more information.
Format a microSD Card
Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage > SD card.
2. Scroll down the screen, tap Format > Format.
Note: Formatting erases all the data on an installed microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be
retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the card.
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Unmount a microSD Card
When you need to remove an optional installed microSD card, you must unmount the card first to prevent
corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage> SD card.
2. Tap Unmount.
3. Remove the microSD card. See Remove a microSD Card.
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a
Computer
You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music,
pictures, and other content files. For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that
you want to listen to on your phone with the music player or Google Play Music, just attach your phone to
the computer and copy the files to the Music folder.
1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable. You may need to
remove the USB cable from the Charging Head.
Insert one end of the cable into the USB Charger/Accessory port at the bottom of the phone.
Insert the other end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer.
2. Your phone will automatically detect the connection. Continue to set up the connection:
Swipe your finger down from the Status bar to open the Notification panel. The Notification
panel shows the type of connection next to the connection icon . ( )
To change the connection type, tap it in the Notification panel, and then choose an option:
• Transferring media files
• Transferring images
• Connecting MIDI devices
• Charging
3. On your computer, navigate to view the contents of your phone (for example, using My
computer).
4. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albums) and copy files to it from your
computer.
5. When you are done, disconnect your phone from the computer.
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System Updates
From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. Use System update options to update
your phone’s internal software.
Before Updating Your Firmware
Updating your phone firmware will erase all user data from your phone. You must back up all critical
information before updating your phone firmware.
Back Up Information to Your Google Account
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Backup and reset.
2. Tap Back up my data and then tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
Tap Backup account to choose or sign in to a Google Account to use for backups.
Tap Automatic restore if you want information saved to the Google Account above to be
restored when you reinstall apps, such as after a firmware update, or when setting up a new
device.
Back Up Account Information
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts, and then tap an account.
3. Tap More options > Sync all.
Preserve Information on an Optional Installed Memory Card
As an added precaution, to preserve any data on an optional installed microSD card, please remove it
from your phone prior to starting the update process.
Update Your Phone
Use the System Update setting to update your phone’s software, firmware, Preferred Roaming List (PRL),
and other features.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > System update.
2. Select an option:
Download updates manually: Check for software updates, and install them, if desired.
Download updates automatically: When enabled, your phone will automatically check for
updates and install them.
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Scheduled software updates: Set specific times when your device can search for and install
updates.
Update PRL: Download and the latest Preferred Roaming List (PRL), used by your phone to
access the network.
Update Profile: Update the user profile related to your wireless service account. If you
choose to change your user name online, use this option to update the user name on your
phone.
UICC Unlock: Unlock your device’s Universal Integrated Circuit Card.
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Settings
The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus.
Using Settings
Use Settings to configure your phone to your preferences.
Access Settings
You can access Settings in a variety of ways.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings.
– or –
From home, touch and hold the Status bar, and then drag down to display the Notification panel.
Tap Settings to access Settings.
Search Settings
Enter key words to search for settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Search, and then enter key words.
Settings Options
Configure options to make Settings easy for you to use.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More options for these options:
View as: Display Settings in a grid view, list view, or tab view.
Edit quick settings: Twelve quick settings appear at the top of the list or grid of Settings.
Tap settings to select them for display as quick settings.
Help: Learn about Settings.
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Wi-Fi Settings
Use Wi-Fi settings to control your phone’s connections to Wi-Fi networks, and for using Wi-Fi Direct to
connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices.
Configure Wi-Fi Settings
Set up and manage wireless access points.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the On/Off switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be On to
configure settings.
3. Configure settings:
Tap Add Wi-Fi network to connect to a new Wi-Fi network. For more information about
using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi.
Tap More options for these options:
• Scan: Search for available Wi-Fi networks.
• Wi-Fi Direct: Connect to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. For more information, see Wi-Fi
Direct Settings.
• Advanced: Configure more settings. For more information, see Advanced Wi-Fi Settings.
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to
a Wi-Fi router or other equipment.
• Share Wi-Fi profile: Send your profile for a Wi-Fi network to another device. You can
also set the duration of the Wi-Fi profile.
• Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi networks, and other settings.
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
Set up and manage wireless access points.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure
settings.
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3. Tap More options > Advanced to configure these settings:
Network notification: When enabled, your phone alerts you when a new Wi-Fi network is
available.
Sort by: Choose a sorting order for Wi-Fi networks on the Wi-Fi screen.
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data for data
communications, when the device goes to sleep (when the backlight goes out). This setting
can affect data usage and the behavior of devices you connect to your device.
Smart network switch: When enabled, your phone will automatically switch between known
Wi-Fi networks and mobile networks. Known Wi-Fi networks are those you have already
connected to.
Install certificates: If you have certificates stored on an installed optional memory card (not
included), you can use this option to install the certificates.
Wi-Fi timer: When turned on, your phone will automatically connect or disconnect from a Wi-
Fi network, using the Starting time and Ending times you set.
MAC address: (Not configurable) View your device’s MAC address, needed for connecting to
some secured networks.
IP address: (Not configurable) View your device’s IP address.
Wi-Fi Direct Settings
Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi without a Wi-Fi network, and
without having to set up the connection. For example, your device can use Wi-Fi Direct to share photos,
contacts and other content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the On/Off switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to
configure Wi-Fi Direct settings.
3. Tap More options > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct
devices, or you can tap Scan to start scanning.
On the Wi-Fi Direct page, tap More options > Rename device to change the name of
your device as seen by other Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the
connection.
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Hotspot Settings
Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi.
Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and use data services.
Turn Hotspot On or Off
To conserve battery life, turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you are finished. You can
control Hotspot from Settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot.
2. Tap Hotspot, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn Hotspot on or off.
Allowed Devices
Control whether devices can connect to your phone’s Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add
devices to the list, they can scan for your phone and connect using your phone’s Hotspot name and
password.
Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot.
2. Tap More options > Allowed Devices.
3. Tap Add, and then enter the other device’s Device name and MAC address. Consult the
other device’s settings to find these details.
4. Tap OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list.
Configure Hotspot
Set up Hotspot to your preferences.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot.
2. Tap Hotspot > More options to set these options:
Configure hotspot:
• Network SSID: View and change the name of your mobile hotspot.
• Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile hotspot is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices
during a scan. Other devices can still connect to your mobile hotspot, but will have to set
up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password.
• Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile Hotspot.
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• Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, set a password. By
default, the password is your mobile telephone number.
• Show password: When enabled, the contents of the Password field are visible.
• Show advanced options: When enabled, you can access advanced options, including
Broadcast channel, to specify the channel your phone uses for Hotspot, and you can set
the maximum number of connections to your Hotspot (from one to eight allowed
connections).
Timeout settings: Choose a time period, after which Hotspot will automatically turn off if
there is no connection.
Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a
distance of about 30 feet. You do not need to line up the devices to send information with Bluetooth. If the
devices are in range, you can exchange information between them, even if they are in different rooms.
Your device can use Bluetooth to share photos, contacts and other content with other Bluetooth devices.
Many of the apps on your device provide options for sharing via Bluetooth under More options, or with
the Share icon.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn Bluetooth on. Bluetooth must be on to
configure settings.
3. From the Bluetooth screen, configure these settings:
Tap the On/Off switch to turn Bluetooth on or off.
Tap your device’s name to enable or disable visibility to other Bluetooth devices. When your
device is visible, other devices can find your devices during a scan. Your device remains
visible for the period of time set in the Visibility timeout setting.
Tap a paired device to connect to it, or tap Settings beside a device to change its
settings.
Tap Scan to search for visible Bluetooth devices. After searching, tap a device to pair with it.
4. Tap More options for more settings:
Visibility timeout: Set the length of time your device is visible to other devices when you turn
on visibility.
Received files: View files transferred to your device via Bluetooth.
Rename device: Change the name your phone uses to identify itself when you make your
phone visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Help: Learn about Bluetooth, and other settings.
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Tethering Settings
Use Tethering to share your phone's Internet connection with a computer that connects to your phone
using a USB cable or via Bluetooth.
Note: Using the tethering feature consumes battery power and use data services.
To conserve battery life, turn tethering on when you need it and turn it off when you are finished.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Tethering.
2. Tap USB tethering to connect a computer to your phone via USB cable.
– or –
Tap Bluetooth tethering to pair your phone with the computer via Bluetooth. Consult the
computer's documentation for more information about configuring your computer to pair via
Bluetooth.
Airplane Mode
When you turn on Airplane mode, your phone disconnects from all networks, meaning you cannot use
make calls, send or receive messages, or access the Internet. It also turns off other connectivity features,
such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your device, such as playing music, watching
videos, or other applications.
To use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth after turning on Airplane mode, turn them on in Settings, or on the Notification
panel.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap the On/Off switch beside Airplane mode to enable or
disable the option.
Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the Device options menu. Press and hold the Power
key, and then tap Airplane mode.
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Data Usage Settings
Monitor data usage, and control your device’s connection to mobile data service.
Note: Data is measured by your phone. Your service provider may account for data usage differently.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Data usage to configure options:
Mobile data: Enable or disable your phone’s access to mobile data service. You can also
control mobile data at the Notification panel.
Limit mobile data usage: When enabled, your mobile data connection will be disabled when
the specified limit is reached. After enabling the setting, drag the red limit line on the graph
below to set the data usage limit.
Alert me about data usage: When enabled, your device will alert you when mobile data
usage reaches the warning limit you set. After enabling the setting, drag the orange warning
line on the graph below to set the data usage warning limit.
Data usage cycle: Tap the menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage
for the period displays on the graph, along with usage by application below.
3. Tap More options for other options:
Restrict background data: Your device is capable of connecting to the network in the
background, for synchronization or other services. When enabled, background connections
will not occur.
Show Wi-Fi usage: When turned on, a separate tab displays data used while connected to
Wi-Fi.
Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps from
using these networks, and you can configure apps to warn you before using these networks
for large downloads.
Mobile networks: Configure your mobile networks. See Mobile Network Settings.
Help: Learn about data usage settings.
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Location Settings
Control apps’ access to your location, and configure location sources. Some apps may require one or
more location services be turned on for full app functionality. When Location is turned on, you are
allowing Google’s location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your
device, and collection may occur even when no apps are running.
GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including:
● Buildings
● Tunnels or underground structures
● Weather conditions
● High-voltage or electromagnetic fields
● Tinted windows
Note: E9-1-1 location service is standard on all mobile phones, to allow sharing of GPS information with
emergency personnel when you make a call to emergency services, such as 9-1-1.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Location, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn location services on or off. Location
must be turned on to configure settings. When you turn Location on, you are allowing Google’s
location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your device,
and collection may occur even when no apps are running.
3. After you turn Location on, you can configure settings:
Mode: Choose the method your phone uses to determine your location.
• High accuracy: When enabled, your phone uses GPS information, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks to estimate your location.
• Power saving: When enabled, your phone uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks to estimate
your location.
• GPS only: When enabled, your only phone uses GPS information to estimate your
location.
Recent location requests: View services or apps that have recently accessed your location
information.
Location services: Select sources for reporting your location information to Google.
Location sources: Tap My places to save your favorite locations, to allow your device to
provide relevant information by recognizing saved locations.
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• Tap Home, Work, or Car, and then follow the prompts to configure options for identifying
the location.
• Tap Add to set up a new location.
More Networks Settings
More networks settings provide additional options for configuring connections between your phone and
the network or to other devices.
Nearby Device Scanning Settings
Scan for and connect to nearby devices. You will receive notifications when there are available divides to
connect to.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More networks > Nearby device scanning.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
Mobile Networks Settings
Set options for network selection and data service.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks.
3. Configure options:
Mobile data: When enabled, your device connects to the mobile data network, and can use
the network to access the Internet and transfer information.
Access Point Names: Configure access points (not common).
Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. Available options depend on your
phone’s features.
Network operators: Configure network operators, if applicable.
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VPN Settings
Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN).
Note: VPN settings include storage of login credentials on your device. You must configure a screen
unlock PIN or password before setting up a VPN.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More networks > VPN > Basic VPN. (If prompted, configure a screen lock pattern, PIN,
password, or fingerprint before continuing.)
3. Tap Add to add a VPN, and then enter details for the VPN. Available options depend on the
type of VPN; consult your VPN’s administrator for more information.
Name: Enter the name of the VPN.
Type: Choose the type of VPN, from PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec
Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, or IPSec Hybrid RSA.
Server address: Enter the VPN server address.
PPP Encryption (MPPE): Tap to enable, if applicable for the VPN.
Show advanced options: Tap to set other options, depending on the type of VPN.
4. Tap Save to save the VPN.
Tip: For advanced VPN setup, tap Advanced IPSec VPN from the VPN screen, and then follow the
prompts.
Roaming Settings
When you are outside your home network area, your phone can still connect to other networks that your
provider supports via roaming. There may be additional costs for accessing networks while roaming, so
you may want to control your phone’s roaming behavior with Roaming settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More networks > Roaming.
3. Configure options:
Roaming network: Select a roaming default. Choose Home only, to only connect to the
Sprint network, or Automatic to allow connections to Sprint’s partner networks, when
available.
Roaming guard: Choose options for displaying an onscreen roaming notice for certain
functions. Enable or disable roaming notices for Voice and Data for Domestic CDMA, Voice,
Data and Outgoing text message for International CDMA networks, and Voice, Data and
Outgoing text message for GSM networks (if supported by your phone).
Roaming Settings: Choose options for roaming, including Voice and Data for Domestic
CDMA and International CDMA networks, and Data for GSM networks (if supported by your
phone).
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NFC Settings
Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your device and another NFC device
by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back.
NFC is used with S Beam and Android Beam, and must be turned on to use these features.
Turn NFC On or Off
Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information between your device and another NFC-
capable device or NFC tag, by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back. For example, you
can beam web pages from the browser, contacts from Contacts, and videos from YouTube. The app
determines what is beamed.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap NFC, and then tap the On/Off switch beside NFC to turn NFC on or off.
Android Beam Settings
With Android beam, you can transmit app content via NFC to other NFC devices that support Android
Beam.
Android Beam uses NFC, so NFC must be turned on before you can turn on Android Beam.
Turn Android Beam On or Off
Turn on NFC and Android Beam, so that beaming is available from the apps on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap NFC, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn NFC on or off.
3. Tap Android Beam and then tap the On/Off switch to turn Android Beam on or off.
S Beam Settings
Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to documents, large video files to maps, you
can share almost anything instantly with one touch, simply by placing your devices back-to-back.
S Beam uses your device’s NFC (Near Field Communication) feature to send, or “beam,” content to other
NFC devices.
S Beam works in the background. Use the sharing options from your favorite apps to select content to
share via S Beam. For example, you can beam pictures or videos from Gallery, or songs from Music
player. Just bring the devices together (typically back to back), and then tap the screen.
Note: You must have both NFC and S Beam turned on to use S Beam to share information.
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Turn S Beam On or Off
When S Beam is turned on, you can send or receive data by touching your device to another NFC-
capable device.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap NFC, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn NFC on. NFC must be turned on before you
can turn S Beam on.
3. Tap S Beam, and then tap the On/Off switch turn S Beam on or off.
Tap and Pay
With your phone and a payment app, you can use your device to pay for items by tapping it to an item at
the point-of-purchase. You must have the payment app set up on your phone to use it with Tap and pay.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap NFC, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn NFC on. NFC must be on to use Tap and
pay.
3. Tap Tap and pay to access Tap and Pay settings. Available settings depend on the payment
app(s) you have set up on your phone.
Nearby Devices Settings
Share files with devices that support DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi.
To use Nearby devices, you must connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the devices you wish to share
with, and the other devices must support DLNA. From an app, look for the Nearby devices sharing
options.
Note: Use care when enabling file sharing. When enabled, other devices can access data on your device.
Turn Sharing via Nearby Devices on or off
To use sharing with nearby devices, you must have the option turned on.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Nearby devices to configure these options:
Tap the On/Off switch to turn Nearby devices on or off. Nearby devices must be turned on to
configure options.
Under Advanced, configure options to control how content is shared from your device:
• Content to share: Choose the type of content to share, from Videos, Photos, or Music.
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• Allowed devices: View and manage a list of devices allowed to connect to your device.
• Denied devices: View and manage a list of devices restricted from connecting to your
device.
• Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, from USB storage (device
memory) or optional installed SD card (not included).
• Receive files from other devices: Choose how to handle incoming files from other
devices, from Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject.
Printing Settings
You can print from your phone, via Wi-Fi, to an optional compatible printer (not included). Your phone and
the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Turn Print Services On or Off
Before you can print from your phone, a print service must be turned on. The print service communicates
with the printer when you select something to print.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Printing, and then choose a print service from the list. The Samsung Print Service Plugin
is available by default.
3. Tap the print service, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn the service on or off. The service
must be on to configure settings or print.
Add a Printer
Before you can print to a printer, you must set it up on your phone. You will need to know the IP address
of the printer; consult the printer’s documentation for this information.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Printing.
3. Choose a print service from the list, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn the service on or off.
The service must be on to add a printer.
4. Tap More options > Add printer, and then tap where indicated to add a printer. (Methods
differ by printer plug-in.)
5. Enter a name and IP address for the printer, and then tap OK.
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Configure Print Settings
Choose options for printing from your phone.
Note: Below settings are examples only. Available settings will differ depending on the type of print
service and printer you are using.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Printing.
3. Choose a print service from the list, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn the service on or off.
The service must be on to add a printer.
4. Tap More options > Settings to configure options. Available options may vary depending on
the type of printer, and not all printers support all options.
Secure Release: If the optional printer supports secure release, and it is enabled, you must
enter a User ID to retrieve your printouts. Tap Secure release, and then enter a User ID.
Confidential Print: If the optional printer supports confidential printing, and it is enabled, you
must enter a User ID and Password to retrieve your printouts. Tap Confidential print, and
then enter a User ID and Password.
Job Accounting: If the optional printer supports job accounting, and it is enabled, you must
enter a User ID and Password when printing, to track printing by group or other set.
Version: View the version of the print service software.
Open source licenses: View licenses related to the print service software.
Share data: Share data with Samsung services.
Screen Mirroring Settings
With Screen mirroring, you can share your device’s screen with another device, using an optional
AllShare Cast accessory (not included).
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Screen mirroring. Your phone will scan for available devices.
3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.
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MirrorLink
Mirror your phone’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection.
To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink.
1. Connect your phone to your car’s system using the USB cable.
2. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
3. Tap MirrorLink, and then tap Connect to vehicle via USB.
Sounds and Notifications Settings
Configure the sounds, vibrations, and notifications your phone plays for incoming calls, notifications,
screen touches, connections, and other options.
Volume Settings
Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other media.
Note: You can also set System volume by pressing the Volume key.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Sounds and notifications.
2. Drag the sliders to set the default volume for:
Ringtone
Media
Notifications
System
Additional Sound and Notification Options
You can choose a variety of options including vibration options, ringtones, notification sounds, and more.
Sound Options
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Sounds and notifications.
2. Tap an item to set your sound options:
Sound mode: Set the sound mode to sound, vibrate or mute.
Vibration intensity: Set the level for vibration to accompany incoming calls, notifications,
and feedback for your screen touches (also known as haptic feedback).
Vibrate when ringing: Enable a vibration for calls and notifications along with the ringtone or
sound. You can use the Vibration intensity and Vibrations settings to customize the vibration.
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Ringtones: Choose a ringtone for incoming calls.
Vibrations: Choose vibrations to play for notifications, such as for incoming calls, new
messages, and event reminders.
Notification ringtone: Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and
event reminders.
Other sounds:
• Dialing keypad tone: Play tones when you tap keys on the Phone keypad.
• Screen lock sound: Play tones when you touch the screen to lock or unlock it.
• Charging sound: Play tones when you plug the device in for charging.
• Touch sounds: Play tones when you tap or touch the screen to make selections.
• Haptic feedback: Set the phone to vibrate when you tap the Recent apps key and Back
keys, and for certain screen touches.
• Emergency tone: Play a tone or have your phone vibrate, periodically during an
emergency call.
• Samsung keyboard: Play sounds and enable vibrations when you tap keys on the
Samsung keyboard.
• Samsung applications: Configure options for sound used in the Call app, Messages
app, Email app, and Calendar app.
Notification Options
Set the notification behaviors for when the phone is locked and for each application.
Do Not Disturb
Mute all calls and alerts, except for those that you choose to allow.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb, and then tap Turn on now to turn the
feature on. Select options as desired:
Turn on as scheduled: Configure scheduled times to turn Do not disturb mode on and off.
Days: Select dates when scheduling Do not disturb mode.
Start time: Select the start time when scheduling Do not disturb mode.
End time: Select the end time when scheduling Do not disturb mode.
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Allow exceptions: Tap the checkbox to reveal the kinds of calls and alerts that you can
choose to allow even when your phone is muted. Tap the checkbox to allow the call or alert
type when the phone is in Do not disturb mode.
Notifications on Locked Screen
Choose whether to display sensitive content and notifications when the screen is locked.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications on lock screen and set options.
Application Notifications
Set applications as priority, allowing them to interrupt with notifications.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Application notifications.
3. Tap an application to set notification options.
Notification Access
Applications cannot read notifications unless you give them access.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notification access.
3. Tap an application to give it access to notifications.
Display Settings
Configure settings for your phone’s display.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display.
2. Set display options:
Brightness: Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or to your personal
preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power.
Font: Set the font style and size for all text that displays on the screen.
Screen rotation: The screen automatically updates when you rotate the phone. You can also
choose to enable Smart rotation to have your phone use the front camera to check the
orientation of your face to the screen and adjust the screen automatically.
Smart stay: Your phone uses the front camera to detect your face and will not time out as
long as you are facing the screen.
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Screen timeout: Choose how long the display screen remains lit after you touch the screen
or press any key.
Screen mode: Automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being
displayed to save power.
Auto adjust screen tone: Set your phone to analyze the images displayed on the screen
and automatically adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power.
Daydream: The Daydream
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setting controls what the screen displays when the phone is
docked or while charging. You can choose to display colors, or display photos stored on your
phone.
LED indicator: The LED indicator on the front of the device notifies you of status changes
and events displays when the device is locked.
• Charging: The LED glows red during charging, and green when the battery is fully
charged.
• Low battery: The LED blinks red to indicate low battery charge.
• Notifications: The LED glows blue to show that you have missed calls, new messages,
or application events.
• Voice recording: The LED blinks blue when recording with the screen turned off.
Touch key light duration: Set the length of time the Recent apps key and Back key remain
lit after you touch them.
Increase touch sensitivity: The sensitivity of the touch screen is increased to improve
results when using an optional touch pen (not included) or when wearing gloves.
Wallpaper Settings
Customize the background of the Home and Lock screens.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wallpaper, and then choose a screen to customize, from Home screen, Lock screen,
or Home and lock screen.
3. Select a wallpaper to preview it, and then tap Set as wallpaper.
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Lock Screen Settings
Configure settings for locking the screen, to improve security.
Screen Lock
Choose a screen lock, to secure the screen. Depending on the screen lock you choose, you can also
choose screen lock options to work along with the screen lock.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock, and then select a screen lock option.
Note: If you have already set a Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint lock, you will need to enter it before
accessing the Screen lock menu.
Set a Swipe Screen Lock
When a Swipe screen is set, you swipe your finger across the screen to unlock the device.
This is the default screen lock on your phone, and offers no security, but you can set special lock screen
options.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > Swipe.
3. When you have a Swipe screen lock set, you can also configure these options:
Dual clock: Display the time in your home city and in your current location when your phone
is roaming.
Clock size: Choose the size of clock displayed on the lock screen.
Show date: Enable or display the display of the current date on the lock screen.
Phone shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to the Phone keypad displays on the lock screen.
You can drag the Phone shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Phone app in one step.
Camera shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Camera displays on the lock screen. You can
drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step.
Owner information: Enter owner information text, and then tap the checkbox to control
whether it displays on the lock screen.
Unlock effect: You can choose an effect to display on the screen when you touch it without
swiping to unlock.
Additional information: Choose whether to display weather information or information from
S Health when Walking mode is enabled in the S Health app.
Help text: When enabled, your phone displays helpful hints on the lock screen.
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Set a Pattern Screen Lock
When a Pattern screen lock is set, you draw a pattern, which you create, on the screen to unlock the
device. You will also set a PIN to use as a backup, in case you forget the pattern.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > Pattern, and then follow the prompts to create or change
your screen unlock pattern.
3. When you have a Pattern screen lock set, you can also configure these options:
Dual clock: Display the time in your home city and in your current location when your phone
is roaming.
Clock size: Choose the size of clock displayed on the lock screen.
Pattern type: Choose the type of pattern to display.
Show date: Enable or display the display of the current date on the lock screen.
Camera shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Camera displays on the lock screen. You can
drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step. Note that
Camera is the only app you can access with this method; you will need to enter your screen
unlock to unlock the screen.
Owner information: Enter owner information text, and then tap the checkbox to control
whether it displays on the lock screen.
Additional information: Choose whether to display weather information or information from
S Health when Walking mode is enabled in the S Health app.
Make pattern visible: When enabled, your pattern will display on the screen briefly as you
draw it.
Vibration feedback: When enabled, your phone will vibrate if you draw the incorrect pattern.
Lock automatically: Choose whether the screen will lock automatically immediately after the
screen turns off (dims), or choose a time interval to delay locking. During the time interval,
your phone will still be unlocked, but the screen will be dim.
Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, pressing the Power key locks the screen
instantly.
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Set a PIN Screen Lock
With a PIN screen lock, you enter a Personal Identification Number, which you create, on the screen to
unlock the device.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > PIN, and then follow the prompts to create or change your
screen unlock PIN.
3. When you have a PIN screen lock set, you can also configure these options:
Dual clock: Display the time in your home city and in your current location when your phone
is roaming.
Clock size: Choose the size of clock displayed on the lock screen.
Show date: Enable or display the display of the current date on the lock screen.
Camera shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Camera displays on the lock screen. You can
drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step. Note that
Camera is the only app you can access with this method; you will need to enter your screen
unlock to unlock the screen.
Owner information: Enter owner information text, and then tap the checkbox to control
whether it displays on the lock screen.
Additional information: Choose whether to display weather information or information from
S Health when Walking mode is enabled in the S Health app.
Lock automatically: Choose whether the screen will lock automatically immediately after the
screen turns off (dims), or choose a time interval to delay locking. During the time interval,
your phone will still be unlocked, but the screen will be dim.
Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, pressing the Power key locks the screen
instantly.
Set a Password Screen Lock
With a Password screen lock, you enter an alphanumeric password, which you create, on the screen to
unlock the device.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > Password, and then follow the prompts to create or
change your screen unlock password.
3. When you have a password screen lock set, you can also configure these options:
Dual clock: Display the time in your home city and in your current location when your phone
is roaming.
Clock size: Choose the size of clock displayed on the lock screen.
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Show date: Enable or display the display of the current date on the lock screen.
Camera shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Camera displays on the lock screen. You can
drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step. Note that
Camera is the only app you can access with this method; you will need to enter your screen
unlock to unlock the screen.
Owner information: Enter owner information text, and then tap the checkbox to control
whether it displays on the lock screen.
Additional information: Choose whether to display weather information or information from
S Health when Walking mode is enabled in the S Health app.
Lock automatically: Choose whether the screen will lock automatically immediately after the
screen turns off (dims), or choose a time interval to delay locking. During the time interval,
your phone will still be unlocked, but the screen will be dim.
Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, pressing the Power key locks the screen
instantly.
Set a Fingerprint Screen Lock
With a Fingerprint screen lock, you can use your fingerprint to unlock the screen, or for other purposes
you decide. Fingerprint recognition provides a lower level of security than a password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to register your fingerprint. If other apps support the use of your
fingerprint for security, you can select that option in the app.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock > Fingerprint, and then follow the prompts to register your
fingerprints. You must swipe the pad of your finger across the Home key multiple times, to allow
your phone to store your fingerprint.
3. When you have a Fingerprint screen lock set, you can also configure these options:
Dual clock: Display the time in your home city and in your current location when your phone
is roaming.
Clock size: Choose the size of clock displayed on the lock screen.
Show date: Enable or display the display of the current date on the lock screen.
Camera shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Camera displays on the lock screen. You can
drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step. Note that
Camera is the only app you can access with this method; you will need to enter your screen
unlock to unlock the screen.
Owner information: Enter owner information text, and then tap the checkbox to control
whether it displays on the lock screen.
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Additional information: Choose whether to display weather information or information from
S Health when Walking mode is enabled in the S Health app.
Lock automatically: Choose whether the screen will lock automatically immediately after the
screen turns off (dims), or choose a time interval to delay locking. During the time interval,
your phone will still be unlocked, but the screen will be dim.
Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, pressing the Power key locks the screen
instantly.
Multi Window Settings
Multi window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. For more
information, see Multi Window.
Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
After you turn on Multi window in Settings, you can control whether the Multi window tab displays on the
screen by touching and holding the Back key.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Multi window, and then tap the On/Off switch to enable or disable the option.
Tap the check box beside Open in Multi window view to display content in Multi window
automatically, when you open files from My Files or Video, or attachments from emails and
messages.
Notification Panel Settings
Configure options for the Notification panel, available when you swipe your finger down from Status bar at
the top of the screen.
At the top of the Notification panel, you can control settings with the Quick settings. Choose the quick
settings to display in Notification panel settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Notification panel to configure settings:
Brightness adjustment: Tap the check box to display a slider for adjusting the screen
brightness on the notification panel.
Recommended apps: When on, your phone will display a selection of app icons on the
Notification panel, according to your actions. For example, when you connect a headset,
Music and other entertainment apps will display. Tap the On/Off switch to turn the option on,
and then tap Edit to choose apps to display.
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Set quick setting buttons: Quick setting buttons display at the top of the Notification panel,
to allow you to set favorite options quickly.
• Touch and hold a button, and then drag it into a new position in the list.
Note: You can only move buttons from Active to Available or vice-versa if there is space in the destination
area. For example, if there are already ten Active buttons, you will need to move one to Available before
dragging a different Available button up to the Active area.
Toolbox
Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every screen, so you can access your favorite apps
quickly. You can choose items to display in Toolbox, and you can drag the Toolbox anywhere on the
screen.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Toolbox to configure settings:
Tap the On/Off switch to turn Toolbox on or off. Toolbox must be turned on to configure
settings.
Tap Edit to choose up to five apps to display in Toolbox.
Use the Toolbox
When Toolbox is turned on, you can use these options:
● To access a toolbox app, tap Toolbox , and then tap the app you want to run.
● To reposition Toolbox, touch and hold on Toolbox, and then drag it to another position on the
screen.
● To turn Toolbox off, touch and hold on Toolbox, and then drag it to Remove.
● To quickly access Toolbox settings, touch and hold on Toolbox, and then drag it to Edit.
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One-Handed Operation Settings
When One-handed operation is turned on, you can swipe the edge of all screens to adjust the scale and
position of the screen. This can be useful when using your phone with one hand – you can move the
screen closer to your hand.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap One-handed operation.
Tap the On/Off switch to turn the option on or off.
Follow the instructions to set up your screen. For easy right-hand access, swipe from the
right side of the screen, to the middle, and then back to the right. For left-hand use, swipe
from the left side, to the middle, and then back to the left.
Easy Mode Settings
Easy mode provides an simpler experience using your phone, with a simpler Home screen layout and
simpler app interactions. If you are a first-time smartphone user, or just to want to simplify the operation of
your phone, you can turn on Easy mode at any time.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Easy mode to configure options:
Tap the button beside Easy mode to enable or disable the option. Easy mode must be
enabled to set other options.
Easy applications: Choose apps to apply Easy mode to their operation.
3. Tap Done to apply your Easy model settings.
Accessibility Settings
Your device offers features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities.
Use Accessibility settings to configure these features.
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Configure Vision Accessibility Settings
Your phone offers many features to assist users who are blind or low-vision.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility > Vision to configure options:
Switch access: control your device using configurable key combinations. You can move
focus to clickable items and select them.
TalkBack: TalkBack speaks descriptions of items you touch or activate on your phone, to
help blind and low-vision users. When TalkBack is turned on, you may need to use a double-
tap to select items, because a single tap is used to trigger TalkBack.
Dark screen: When TalkBack is on, you can enable Dark screen to keep your phone’s
screen turned off at all times. When Dark screen is enabled, double-press the Power key to
turn it on or off while using your phone.
Rapid key input: When TalkBack is on, you can enable Rapid key input, to allow you to
release your finger to enter a selection, instead of double-tapping it. By default, when you
have TalkBack turned on, you must double-tap items on the screen to select them. If you turn
on Rapid key input, you can tap and release your finger to select and item instead of double-
tapping.
Speak passwords: When Explore by touch is turned on, you can enable Speak passwords
to have your phone read out characters entered in password fields.
Note: Use caution with this feature, because others near you will be able to hear your passwords.
Font size: Choose the size of text for your phone’s screens.
High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the
background.
Magnification gestures: Use special magnification gestures, including:
• Triple-tap on most screens to zoom in or out.
• While zoomed in, you can drag two or more fingers across the screen to pan (move
around the screen).
• While zoomed in, you can use pinch with two fingers to adjust the zoom level. Move your
fingers closer together to zoom in, or apart to zoom out.
• Triple-tap and hold to temporarily magnify what’s under your finger. You can then drag
your finger across the screen to explore the screen. Lift your finger to return to the
regular-size screen.
Negative colors: Screen colors are reversed.
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Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen if you have difficulty reading the screen
because of the color.
Accessibility shortcut: Quickly turn on accessibility features by performing a special
gesture:
• Press and hold the Power key until you hear a sound or feel a vibration, and then press
and hold with two fingers until you hear an audio confirmation.
Text-to-speech options: Configure options for converting text to speech.
Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings
Your phone offers many features to assist users who are deaf or hearing-impaired.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility > Hearing to configure options:
Flash notification: Blink the Camera flash for notifications.
Turn off all sounds: When enabled, every sound made by the phone during taps, selections,
notifications, etc. is muted.
Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality of your device for use with hearing aids.
Samsung subtitles (CC): When turned on, your phone displays Samsung subtitles where
available. Tap the On/Off switch to turn the option on or off, and then tap Samsung subtitles
to configure options.
Google subtitles (CC): When turned on, your phone displays Google subtitles where
available. Tap the On/Off switch to turn the option on or off, and then tap Google subtitles
to configure options like Language, Text size, and Caption style.
Sound balance: Adjust the sound sent to the left and right when using earphones.
Mono audio: Enable or disable the compression of stereo audio into a single mono audio
stream for use with a single earphone.
Baby crying detector: When turned on, your phone will vibrate when it detects a baby
crying.
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Configure Dexterity and Interaction Settings
Your phone offers many features to improve accessibility related to the way you interact with touch and
movement.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction to configure options:
Assistant menu: Assistant menu can improve device accessibility by providing quick access
to important functions.
When turned on, a shortcut appears on all screens to give you access to the Assistant
menu.
Tap Assistant menu to configure options:
• Tap the On/Off switch to turn the feature on or off. When you turn on Assistant menu,
Single tap mode is also enabled.
• Dominant hand: Choose whether the Assistant menu displays on the left or right side of
the screen
• Edit: Re-order or remove items from the Assistant menu.
• Assistant plus: When turned on, Assistant plus displays contextual menu options for
some apps in Assistant menu. Not all apps support this option.
• Touchpad size: Choose a size for touchpads for use in your phone’s screens.
• Cursor size: Choose the size of cursors.
• Cursor speed: Choose a speed for cursor blinks.
Air wake up: When turned on, you can move your hand over the screen to turn it on, if the
phone is face up on a stable surface. Tap the On/Off switch to turn the option on or off.
Press and hold delay: Choose how long your phone waits during a tap and hold gesture on
the screen, before continuing with the tap and hold action.
Interaction control: Control how your phone interprets motions and screen touches. To turn
Interaction control on or off at any time, press and hold the Home key and the down Volume
key at the same time. When Interaction control is on, you can use motions to control your
phone, and screen timeout is turned on. You can also block areas of the screen from touch
interaction. Automatic screen rotation and hard-key functions (Power key, Volume key, etc.)
will be turned off, and app notifications will only be shown in the Notification panel and Status
bar.
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Configure Other Accessibility Settings
Your phone offers many features to improve device accessibility.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility to configure options:
Direct access: When turned on, you can access common accessibility settings from any
screen by pressing the Home key rapidly three times in a row.
Notification reminder: When turned on, your phone beeps at set intervals to remind you of
unread notifications.
Answering and ending calls: Select options for answering and ending calls.
• Answer calls by: You can choose to answer calls by pressing the Home key, with voice
commands, or by waving your hand over the device.
• End calls by: You can choose to end calls by pressing the Power key.
Single tap mode: When enabled, you can use a single tap to dismiss or snooze alarms,
notifications and alerts, and answer or reject calls.
Manage accessibility: Choose settings for exporting, updating, and sharing the accessibility
settings as a file.
Configure Accessibility Services
If you have installed any accessibility-related services on your phone, you can access their settings from
the main Accessibility settings menu.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility.
Services you have installed display under the Services heading.
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Private Mode Settings
Private mode secures your personal content and keeps it hidden on your device. Private mode is
available for certain applications, including Gallery, Video, Music, Voice Recorder, and My files.
When Private mode is enabled, you can select items you want to mark as private.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Private mode. When you access Private mode the first time, you will be prompted to set
up a secure screen unlock, such as Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint.
To turn off Private mode, you can use the On/Off switch in Settings, or turn it off on the
Notification panel.
Finger Scanner
You can use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Finger Scanner to configure options:
Fingerprint manager: Tap to register up to three fingerprints.
Change backup password: Modify the password you set to back up your fingerprints.
Screen lock: Select a screen lock. For more information, see Screen Lock.
Web sign-in: Sign-in to websites that can remember your password using your fingerprints.
Verify Samsung account: You can choose to verify your identity using your fingerprints
when logging in to your Samsung account.
Pay with PayPal: Configure options to link your PayPal account to your device to make
faster and more secure PayPal payments using any of your registered fingerprints. After
linking your PayPal account, you have access to special offers from your favorite stores. If
you do not have a PayPal account, you can sign up for one on your phone.
• FIDO Ready support: FIDO Ready support must be installed before you can link your
PayPal account. Tap Install, and then follow the onscreen instructions to install the
application.
• PayPal: After you install FIDO Ready support, tap Link to link your PayPal account to
your phone and fingerprint.
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Motions and Gestures Settings
The Motion settings allow you to set up various Motion activation services.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Motions and gestures to configure features. Tap the On/Off switch to turn a feature on
or off. When a feature is on, tap the feature name to configure options:
Air browse: When on, you can scroll between items like pictures, pages, or music tracks by
moving your hand up and down, or left and right above the screen. Tap the On/Off switch to
turn the feature on, and then configure options:
• Gallery: When enabled, you can use air browse to move between pictures in Gallery.
• Music Player: When enabled, you can use air browse to change music tracks on the
Music screen.
• Music on lock screen: When enabled, you can use air browse to change music tracks
on the lock screen.
Direct call: When on, you can lift the device to your ear while viewing a contact to call the
contact. Tap the On/Off switch to turn the feature on or off.
Smart alert: When on, you can lift the phone to receive notifications of missed calls and
notifications that occurred while the device was stationary. Tap the On/Off switch to turn the
feature on or off.
Mute/pause: When on, you can mute incoming calls and pause playback by turning the
phone screen-side down. Tap the On/Off switch to turn the feature on, and then configure
options:
• Placing palm on screen: When enabled, covering the screen with your hand will mute
the ring of incoming calls and alarms, and pause media playback.
• Turning device over: When enabled, turning the device screen-down will mute the ring
of incoming calls, and pause music playback.
• Smart pause: When enabled, your phone use the front camera to detect if you are facing
the screen, and will pause video playback when you look away.
Palm swipe to capture: When on, you can save a copy of the current screen to the clipboard
by swiping the side of your hand across the screen.
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Air View Settings
With Air view, you can preview information, extend text selection, or enlarge pictures by hovering your
finger over the screen.
Use Air view in these applications:
● Calendar: See more details by hovering your finger over an events.
● Gallery: View the pictures in an album by hovering your finger over the album.
● Video player: Preview a scene or show the elapsed time by hovering your finger over the
progress bar.
● Phone: Preview the contacts assigned to speed dial numbers by hovering your finger over the
keypad.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Air view, and then tap the On/Off switch to turn the feature on or off.
Accounts Settings
When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your Google or Samsung accounts, and your email or
social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your phone and the
account. Types of information you can synchronize include contacts, pictures, videos, and other types of
files.
You can also set up options for backing up information from your phone to the cloud, and back up or reset
your device.
Add an Account
Add an account to your phone to share information between your phone and the account.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Add account, and then choose a type of account.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your account credentials and complete the account set up.
Manage Existing Accounts
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts, and then tap an existing account.
3. Select available settings from the account menu, or tap More options for additional options.
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Cloud Settings
Set up accounts on your phone to save information from your phone to the account.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud, and then configure options:
Add Samsung account: Sign in to your Samsung account, or create a new Samsung
account. You can sync contacts, calendar events, memos, and Internet shortcuts. You can
back up Logs, SMS and MMS messages, and current wallpaper settings.
Link Dropbox account: Sign in to your Dropbox account, or set up a new account, to sync
pictures, videos and documents.
Backup and Reset Settings
Set options for backing up your data to the Google servers.
Backup and Restore Settings
You can back up your data to a Google Account, and use the backed-up date to restore information when
you re-install an app, or when you get a new device.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset to configure backup features:
Back up my data: Tap the check box to turn on automatic backup to a Google Account, and
then set up an account for the backups.
Backup account: When Back up my data is turned on, set up a Google Account for backups.
You can set up a new Google Account, or sign in to an existing account.
Automatic restore: When Back up my data is turned on, you can also turn on Automatic
restore to automatically restore settings and other information from the backup when you
reinstall an app.
Reset Network Settings
All connection settings will be reset including those for Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network settings > Reset settings > Reset settings.
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Factory Data Reset
When you perform a Factory data reset, all your personal information is erased from the phone, and all
settings are returned to the factory defaults. All data will be erased, and cannot be recovered. A factory
data reset also erases the key for decrypting files stored on an optional installed memory card, so files on
the card cannot be used after the reset.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset > Reset device > Delete all.
Language and Input Settings
Use Language and input settings to choose a default language for your phone’s operations, plus settings
for text entry and other inputs.
Choose a Default Language
Choose the language for operating your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Language to select a language.
Set a Default Input Method
The following procedure allows you to select and set the default method you will use when accessing the
keyboard.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Default to select the default input method.
Samsung Keyboard Settings
The Samsung keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the
keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default, and you can choose options for using it.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard to configure these options:
English(US): Tap to select the layout of the current keyboard.
Note: This first option displays the current language setting.
Select input languages: Choose language(s) for use with Samsung keyboard. When you have
more than one language enabled, you can slide your finger on the space bar while entering text
to switch languages.
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Predictive text: Tap the On/Off switch to turn predictive text on or off. Predictive text
suggests words matching your text entries, and optionally, complete common words
automatically. Tap Predictive text to configure options:
• Live word update: When enabled, predictive text automatically updates with popular
new words.
• Personalized data: When enabled, predictive text uses personal language data you
have entered to make better predictions. Samsung keyboard can collect all the text you
enter, including personal data and credit card numbers, in order to give better prediction
results.
• Learn from Messages: When Personalized data is enabled, you can allow your device
to learn from your text and multimedia messages.
• Learn from Contacts: When Personalized data is enabled, you can allow your device to
learn from your Contacts entries.
• Clear personal data: Remove all personalized data you have entered.
Auto replace: When turned on, predictive text will complete or replace the word you are
typing with the most probable word when you tap the Space bar or a punctuation mark.
My hot keys: Assign text shortcuts to number keys. This option is only available when using
QWERTY keyboards.
Auto capitalize: When enabled, predictive text automatically capitalizes words in your text
based on common usage, such as at the beginning of sentences.
Auto spacing: When enabled, predictive text automatically inserts spaces between words.
Auto punctuate: When enabled, a period and space are automatically entered to end a
sentence, when you tap the space bar twice.
Keyboard swipe: When enabled, you can enter text by sliding your finger across the keys on
the keyboard.
• None: When enabled, Samsung keyboard will not accept text entry by swiping.
• Swiftkey Flow: When enabled, you can enter text by swiping your finger across the
keyboard.
• Cursor control: When enabled, you can slide your finger across the keyboard to move
the cursor to begin entering text.
Key-tap feedback: Enable or disable options for sound or vibration feedback to your
onscreen keyboard touches.
• Sound: When enabled, a sound plays for your key touches.
• Vibration: When enabled, a vibration plays for your key touches.
• Character preview: When enabled, the character appears in a bubble as you tap keys.
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More settings:
• Reset settings: Return settings to the defaults.
Swype Settings
Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of touching each key individually, use your
finger to trace over the letters of a word. For each word, place your finger on the first letter and glide to
the subsequent letters, lifting on the last letter.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Swype to configure these options:
Settings: Set Swype options:
• Vibrate on keypress: When enabled, the device vibrates for your Swype touches.
• Sound on keypress: When enabled, the device plays sounds for your Swype touches.
• Pop-up on keypress: When enabled, the characters display briefly as you tap keys.
• Long-press delay: Choose a period for the keyboard to wait before interpreting a touch
as a press and hold.
• Show complete trace: When enabled, Swype displays the trace of each word until you
start the next word.
• Auto-Capitalization: When enabled, Swype automatically capitalizes the first word of
sentences.
• Auto-spacing: When enabled, Swype automatically inserts spaces between words as
you complete them.
• Next Word Prediction: When enabled, Swype predicts the next word based on the
previous word.
• Show Voice Key: When enabled, a Voice input key displays on the Swype keyboard.
• Recognition speed: Set handwriting recognition speed.
Themes: Configure options for the look and position of the keyboard.
• Keyboard height: Choose how tall the keyboard is, when the phone is in Portrait
(upright) and Landscape (on its side) position.
• Word choice list font size: Set the size of the text for the words Swype suggests as you
enter text.
• Bold font on keys: Enable or disable bold font for the letters and symbols on the keys of
the Swype keyboard.
My Words: Choose options for customizing Swype based on your text entries.
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• Backup & Sync: Use Swype connect to back up your words.
• Import recent contacts: Update Swype with recent contact information.
• Living Language: When enabled, Swype will automatically update with popular new
words.
• Personalization: Log into your favorite social networking sites to use your entries there
to update Swype.
• Edit my dictionary: Modify words added to Swype.
• Clear language data: Delete all the words you have added to the Swype dictionary.
• Contribute usage data: Allow Nuance to collect usage data to provide better text
prediction.
• Cellular data: When enabled, Swype can use your phone’s connection to the wireless
data network for updates, language downloads, and other Swype connect features.
Languages: Choose the current language for Swype, and download new languages to use
with Swype.
Gestures: Learn about shortcuts you can use on the keyboard to quickly accomplish
common tasks.
Help: Learn about using Swype.
• How to Swype: Learn about using Swype.
• Show helpful tips: When enabled, tips display on the screen as you enter text.
• Version: Tap to see specific version information and Nuance Communications copyright.
Google Voice Typing Settings
Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. When you enable Google voice typing, it is
available for use when you tap a field to enter text.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing to configure options:
Languages: Choose language(s) for use with Google voice typing.
“Ok Google” Detection: Configure settings for voice detection when you say “OK Google.”
Hands-free: Configure voice search and spoken notifications.
Speech output: Set this feature to On or Hands-free only.
Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, to allow you
to use voice input while not connected to the network, such as during Airplane mode.
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Block offensive words: Tap the check box to control whether Google displays words
generally recognized as offensive.
Bluetooth headset: Record audio through Bluetooth headset (not included).
Speech Settings
Configure options for using your voice to control your phone.
Text-to-speech Options
Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages and
the Caller ID for incoming calls.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Text-to-speech options:
Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google text-to-speech
engine. Tap Settings to configure options.
General:
• Speech rate: Choose a rate for text readouts.
• Listen to an example: Play an example of speech used for readouts.
• Default language status: View the status of language support for voice recognition.
Read Notifications Aloud
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Read notifications aloud to configure options:
Calls from favorite contacts: When enabled, your phone will read out callers’ information
for incoming calls from contacts marked with a star in Contacts.
Messages from priority senders: When enabled, your phone will read out senders’
information for new messages from contacts marked with a star in Contacts.
Emails from priority senders: When enabled, your phone will read out senders’ information
for new emails from contacts marked with a star in Contacts.
Calendar event info: When enabled, your phone will read out event information for Calendar
event notifications.
Alarm info: When enabled, your phone will read out alarm information when an alarm rings.
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Mouse/Trackpad Settings
This feature allows you to adjust the speed of an external mouse/trackpad (not included).
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Pointer speed to set the pointer speed. Tap OK to
save your selection.
Date and Time Settings
By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are
outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the Date and
time settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Date and time to configure settings:
Automatic date and time: When enabled, the device takes date and time updates from the
wireless network.
Set date: Enter the current date (only available when Automatic date and time is disabled).
Set time: Enter the current time (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled).
Automatic time zone: When enabled, the device takes the time zone from the wireless
network.
Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is
disabled).
Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays.
Safety Assistance
Safety assistance is intended to help users send a quick notice of their approximate location and visual
surroundings to the mobile device of an emergency contact chosen in advance.
Important: This feature is only for your convenience and is not intended as, nor should it be treated as, a
substitute for emergency calls to the authorities.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Safety assistance to configure these options:
Emergency mode: Save power during an emergency by using a minimal Home screen
layout and limiting the number of usable apps. Tap the On/Off switch to turn the option on or
off.
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Geo News: Get news about extreme weather conditions that may affect you. Tap the On/Off
switch to turn the option on or off. You can enable or disable pop-ups notifications as well.
Send help messages: Send a quick notice of your approximate location and visual/auditory
surroundings to the mobile phone of the Emergency contact that you have created. Press the
Power key 3 times in a row to send an emergency message to your emergency contact: You
should still make an emergency call to the appropriate authorities if needed. Tap the On/Off
switch to turn the option on or off. The following additional options are available:
• Send pictures: Send pictures from the front and rear cameras to your emergency
contact when you press the Power key 3 times in a row.
• Send sound recording: Send a sound recording to your emergency contact when you
press the Power key 3 times in a row.
Manage primary contacts: Create and maintain emergency contact information. To use
Safety assistance, you must have at least one emergency contact saved in Contacts. Follow
the prompts to set up emergency contact(s) if you do not already have them.
Note: Tap More options > Help for more information about using the safety assistance feature.
Accessories Settings
Configure your device’s behavior when it is connected to optional accessories (not included).
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessories to configure settings:
Audio output: Choose a destination for audio output when you connect to devices via HDMI
cable.
Battery Settings
See what is using battery power.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Battery.
Battery usage: Tap Battery Usage to view power usage for apps and services. Tap an item
for more information, or to configure options for managing power use.
App power saving: Tap Detail, and then tap On/Off to save battery power by settings apps
that have not been used for more than 3 days to power saving mode. Tap each app to
customize its power saving mode.
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Show Battery Percentage
The battery charge level displays as an icon in the notification panel by default. This feature allows you to
display the battery icon plus the percentage of remaining charge.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Battery, and then tap Percentage on status bar to enable or disable the option.
Power Saving Settings
Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery power.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Power saving, and then tap a mode to configure settings:
Power saving mode: Tap the On/Off switch beside Power saving mode to turn the mode
on or off.
• Tap Start power saving to enable Power saving mode immediately, or at a selected
percentage of battery power.
Ultra power saving mode: Tap the On/Off switch to turn the mode on. When on, your phone
will conserve power by changing to grayscale screen mode, limiting the number of usable
apps, turning off mobile data when the screen is off, and turning off connectivity features such
as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
• To turn off Ultra power saving mode, from home, tap More options > Turn off Ultra
power saving mode.
Storage Settings
Manage the use of memory resources in your phone’s Device memory, and on an optional installed
memory card (not included).
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Storage to view information about memory usage, and for other options:
Internal Storage: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on your
phone’s memory. Tap an item for more information.
SD card: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on an optional
installed memory card (not included). See microSD Card for more information.
• Mount: Prepare an optional installed memory card for use as storage in the phone. This
option is only available if an optional memory card is installed, and is not already
mounted. Usually, your phone mounts a memory card as soon as you install it.
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• Unmount: Prepare an optional installed memory card for safe removal or formatting.
• Format: Permanently remove all content from an optional installed memory card. After
formatting, the content cannot be retrieved.
Security Settings
Configure options for securing information on your phone.
Device Administration
Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your device by device
administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your device is lost or stolen.
Some features a device administrator might control include:
● Setting the number of failed password attempts before the device is restored to factory settings.
● Automatically locking the device.
● Restoring factory settings on the device.
Configure Device Administration Options
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:
Device administrators: Tap to view, enable, or disable device administrators.
• Android Device Manager: When enabled, Android Device Manager can lock or erase a
lost device.
Unknown sources: Tap the check box to enable or disable your phone’s ability to install
apps from sources other than Google Play Store.
Encryption
You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After
encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your phone. You can also
encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included).
Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Start with a charged battery, and keep the device on
the charger until encryption is complete. Interrupting the encryption process may result in the loss of
some or all data.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:
Protect encrypted data: Follow the prompts to encrypt information.
Encrypt external SD card: Follow the prompts to encrypt information on an optional installed
memory card (not included).
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Tip: To perform encryption, your battery must be charged to at least 80%. It is best to plug your phone in
and leave it charging during the encryption process.
Reactivation Lock
Use your Samsung account to stop anyone from reactivating your device without your permission.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Security, and then tap the checkbox beside Reactivation lock to enable or disable the
setting.
Tip: You must establish and sign in to a Samsung account to use the Reactivation Lock feature. See
Samsung Account.
Passwords
Use the Make passwords visible setting to briefly display password characters as you enter them into
password fields.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Security, and then tap the check box beside Make passwords visible to enable or
disable the setting.
Security Update Service
Choose options for updating your phone’s security policy.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:
Security policy updates: When enabled, your phone will automatically check for changes to
the security policy and download any updates, to improve security and service.
• Tap the check box beside Automatic updates to enable or disable automatic updating of
the security policy when connected to preferred networks.
• Tap Preferred networks to select an option for downloading security updates.
• To manually check for updates, tap Check for updates.
Send security reports: When enabled, your phone will only send security reports to
Samsung when it is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
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Credential Storage
You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card (not included), and use the Credential
storage settings to allow applications to access the security certificates and other credentials.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:
Storage type: Select a storage type to store data in key-value pairs, on the device memory,
in a private database, or your own network server.
Trusted credentials: Tap to view credentials you have installed.
Install from device storage: Tap to install encrypted certificates from an optional installed
memory card (not included).
Clear credentials: Tap to clear stored credentials and reset the password (only available
when credentials are installed).
Advanced Settings
Configure advanced security settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:
Trust agents: Set screen lock type to use.
Pin windows: Pin a specific app on your phone’s screen, preventing the use of other
features and apps on your phone.
Usage data access: View which applications can access your device’s usage data.
Smart Lock: Set screen type to use.
Do not disturb permissions: View which apps have permission to change the Do not
disturb settings.
Help
Learn about using your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Help, and then tap topics to display information.
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Activate This Device
Connect to the network and activate your device. If your device is already activated, use this option to
view information about your plan and usage.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Activate this device, and then follow the prompts to activate your device on the
network.
System Update Settings
Use System update options to update your phone’s software.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap System Update to use these options:
Download updates manually: Check for software updates, and install them, if desired.
Download updates automatically: When enabled, your phone will automatically check for
updates and install them.
Scheduled software updates: Set specific times when your device can search for and install
updates.
Update PRL: Download and the latest Preferred Roaming List (PRL), used by your phone to
access the network.
Update Profile: Update the user profile related to your wireless service account. If you
choose to change your user name online, use this option to update the user name on your
phone.
UICC Unlock: Unlock your device’s Universal Integrated Circuit Card.
About Device Settings
View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions,
and a tutorial.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details:
Software version: View your phone’s software version.
Hardware version: View the hardware version of your device.
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Status: View information about your device’s current status.
• Status information includes helpful information about battery status and level, network
information, service, roaming, addresses for IP, MAC, and Bluetooth, and more. It also
includes the phone number and username assigned to your phone.
Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, a privacy alert,
and licenses.
Report diagnostic info: When enabled, your phone reports diagnostic and usage data to
Samsung, to improve the quality and performance of products.
Device name: View your device’s name, and enter a new name if desired.
Model number: View your device’s model number.
Android version: View the firmware version of your device.
Android security patch level: View the Android security patch level of your device.
Baseband version: View the baseband version of your device.
Kernel version: View the kernel version of your device.
Build number: View the build number of your device.
SE for Android status: View your device’s current status.
Security software version: View your device’s security software version.
KNOX version: View your device’s KNOX version.
Application Manager Settings
You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create
applications using the Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Application manager to manage
applications on your device.
Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by
Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Application manager to view app status. While in Application manager, you can use
these options:
Tap an app to configure its settings and permissions.
If you have disabled apps, tap All apps, Enabled, or Turned off to view the status of apps
and services. Tap an app or service for more information, and for app options, such as
stopping and uninstalling.
Tap More options for other options, including app permissions, apps that can appear on
top, and more.
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Default Applications Settings
If you have installed multiple apps that perform the same kind of task, for example more than one
messaging app, you can choose the app you want to use as the default.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Default applications to configure options:
Browser app: Choose a default browser app.
Calling app: Choose a default calling app.
Messaging app: Choose a default messaging (text and multimedia) app.
Set as default: Choose default apps for other functions.
Home: Choose a Home screen type.
Device assistance app: Choose an app that provides assistance for using your device.
Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (for example, Google Hangouts), you
will not be able to use the Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app.
Calendar Settings
Configure settings for your phone’s Calendar app.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Calendar to configure these options:
First day of week: Choose a day to start each calendar week.
Show week numbers: Enable or disable display of week numbers on the calendar.
Hide declined events: When enabled, events for which you declined the invitation are not
shown on the calendar.
Hide completed tasks: When enabled, tasks you have completed are no longer shown on
the calendar.
7-day weather forecast: When enabled, weather information from AccuWeather.com
displays on the calendar.
Lock time zone: Lock events times and dates to your selected time zone.
Select time zone: Set your current time zone.
View today according to: Select a fixed time zone to use.
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Set snooze duration: Set the length of time before the next alarm while snoozing.
Select alert type: Choose the type of notifications for calendar events. You can choose to be
notified with a sound, or by an icon in the Status bar, or choose no notifications.
Notification sound: Choose a sound for calendar event notifications.
Vibration: Enable or disable vibration, to play for calendar event notifications.
Quick responses: Manage text phrases, which you can use to send to event attendees.
Call Settings
Configure options for calling with your phone.
Tip: You can also access Call settings from the Phone app. From home, tap Phone > More
options > Settings > Call.
Call Rejection
Create and manage a list of phone numbers, to have your device automatically reject calls you receive
from those numbers.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > Call rejection to configure these options:
Auto reject mode: When All numbers is selected, calls from all numbers are rejected. When
Auto reject numbers is selected, calls from numbers on the Auto reject list are rejected.
Auto reject list: Enter telephone numbers, to reject calls from the numbers when Auto reject
mode is turned on.
Rejection messages: Create and manage text messages to send to callers when rejecting
incoming calls. Messages you create here are available from the incoming call screen when
you use the Reject with message option.
• To create new messages, tap Add, and then follow the prompts.
• To modify an existing message, tap the message, edit the text, and then tap Save.
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Answering and Ending Calls
Manage settings for answering and ending calls.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > Answering and ending calls to configure these options:
Answer calls by:
• Pressing the Home key: When enabled, you can answer incoming calls by pressing the
Home key.
• Using voice commands: When enabled, you can answer or reject calls with the voice
commands “Answer” and “Reject”. When you answer a call with a voice command, the
Speaker will automatically turn on for hands-free calls. Voice control will not be available
if you set call alerts to vibration.
• Waving hand over device: When enabled, you can answer a call by passing your hand
over the device.
End calls by:
• Pressing the Power key: When enabled, you can end calls by pressing the Power key.
In this case, pressing the power key during a call will not lock the screen.
Call-related Pop-ups
Show notifications for incoming calls display in pop-ups if an application is open on the screen.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > Call-related pop-ups for options:
Call notifications pop-ups: Show incoming call notifications as pop-ups if another
application is already open in full screen view.
In-call status pop-ups: Show in-call status information in a pop-up while the call screen is
not visible.
Show Caller Information
When enabled, information about the caller’s recent social network activity, and the history of your
communication with them, displays when you receive a call.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > Show caller information to enable or disable the option.
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Call Alerts
Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > Call alerts to configure settings:
Vibrate when answered: When enabled, your phone will vibrate when a call is answered.
Vibrate when call ends: When enabled, the phone vibrates when the other caller ends the
call.
Call connect tone: When enabled, the phone plays a tone when the other caller answers a
call.
Minute minder: When enabled, a tone plays once per minute during a call.
Call end tone: When enabled, the device plays a tone when the other caller ends the call.
Notify during calls: When enabled, notifications for alarms and new messages play during
calls. When disabled, these notifications will be muted during a call.
Call Accessories
Configure options for using an optional headset for calling.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > Call accessories to configure settings:
Automatic answering: When enabled, and you have a headset connected to the Headset
Jack, incoming calls are answered automatically after a delay, which you can set at
Automatic answering timer. Tap to enable or disable the setting.
Automatic answering timer: Choose a time period to delay before automatically answering
an incoming call when Automatic answering is enabled and a headset is connected to the
device. Tap to choose 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds.
Outgoing call conditions: When the device is paired with a Bluetooth headset, you can
choose to make calls even when the device is locked. Tap to choose Even when device is
locked, or Only when device is unlocked.
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TTY Mode
A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications phone that
allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to
communicate by telephone.
Your phone is compatible with select TTY phones. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY
phone to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY phone will connect
using a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your
TTY phone, contact your TTY phone manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > More settings > TTY mode to choose a mode, from TTY Off, TTY Full, TTY
HCO, or TTY VCO.
Hearing Aids
When enabled, your phone improves the sound quality for use with hearing aids.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > More settings > Hearing aids to enable or disable the option.
Ringtones and Keypad Tones
Choose tones and vibrations to play for incoming calls and keypad taps.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > Ringtones and keypad tones to configure settings:
Tap Ringtones, and then select a ringtone for incoming calls. Tap OK to save your selection.
Tap Vibration pattern, and then select a vibration pattern to play for incoming calls when the
Vibrate when ringing option is enabled. Tap OK to save the settings.
Tap Vibrate while ringing to play a vibration for incoming calls. The vibration pattern is set
at the Vibrations setting.
Tap the check box beside Dialing keypad tone to enable or disable tones for keypad taps.
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Personalize Call Sound
Choose options for call audio, in cases where you might need the sound softer or more clear, or
optimized for your right or left ear.
Note: This option is can only be configured during a call. For more details, see In-Call Options.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > Personalize call sound.
3. Tap a setting, and then configure options if available:
Adapt sound: Tap Start, and then follow the onscreen prompts to find the best sound for
you.
Soft sound: Use softer sounds during calls.
Clear sound: Use clearer sounds during calls.
Off: Use the default call sound settings.
Noise Reduction
When enabled, Noise reduction suppresses background noise from your environment during calls.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > Noise reduction to enable or disable noise reduction.
US Dialing
When enabled, the US dialing option replaces “+” with the international access code for your location.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call, and then tap the check box beside US dialing to enable or disable the setting.
International Dialing
When US dialing is enabled, it uses the International dialing code to replace “+”. US dialing must be
disabled to access the International dialing code.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call, and then tap the check box beside US dialing to disable the setting. US dialing
must be disabled to access the International dialing setting.
3. Tap International dialing, and then use the keypad to enter the international dialing code.
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DTMF Tones
Set the length of Dual-tone Multi-frequency (DTMF) tones, which play when you use the keypad during a
call, such as when navigating menus.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > DTMF tones to choose a tone length.
Voicemail Settings
Set options for Visual voicemail.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Call > Voicemail settings to configure options for voicemail:
Avatar: Configure your avatar for voicemail messages.
Display: Configure themes and your display name.
Help/Info: Tap for help with Visual voicemail.
Preferences: Change Visual voicemail preferences.
Sound: Change sound or speakerphone options.
Updates: Check for updates.
About Voicemail: View technical and legal information about Visual voicemail.
Contacts Settings
Configure options for contacts stored on your phone.
Tip: You can also access Contacts Settings from the Contacts app. From home, tap Apps >
Contacts > More options > Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Contacts to configure options:
Import/Export contacts: You can import contacts from your phone’s internal memory, from
the SIM card, or from an optional installed memory card. Tap to choose an import source,
and then follow the prompts to import contacts.
Contacts to display: Choose contacts to display in Contacts. You can choose only contacts
from your phone’s memory, or from an account, or choose other sources. You can also
create a customized list of contacts to display.
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Swipe to call or message: When enabled, you can swipe your finger across a contact
record to call or send a message to the contact’s default number. Swipe right to call, or left to
create a message addressed to the contact.
Only contacts with phones: When enabled, only contacts with at least one phone number
display in Contacts. Other contacts will be hidden.
Sort by: Choose how contacts are sorted, by first or last name.
Display contacts by: Choose how contacts are displayed, by first or last name.
Send multiple name cards: You can choose how to transfer contacts, when sharing them
with other devices, such as via Bluetooth.
• Send together: Multiple contacts are sent together. This method can be faster, but
depends on whether the target device can accept multiple name cards. If not, only one
contact will be sent.
• Send individually: Name cards are sent individually. This method may take longer,
because the other device must accept each name card individually, but it helps ensure
that no name cards are missed.
Accounts: Add or manage accounts. Many accounts include contacts, which are synced with
your phone when you set up the account on your phone.
Email Settings
Configure options for email accounts you set up on your phone.
Tip: You can also access Email settings from the Email app. From home, tap Apps > Email >
More options > Settings.
Edit General Email Preferences
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Email to configure options. Available settings depend on the type of email account, and
may include:
Manage accounts: Configure options for specific accounts. Available settings depend on the
type of account.
Display: Choose how emails are shown in the email list, and when you open them.
• Auto fit content: When enabled, email content shrinks to fit the screen. You can still
view details by zooming in.
• Message preview line: Choose whether up to 3 lines display with the email subject in
the Inbox.
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• Title line in list: Choose what displays as the title in the list of emails, the sender, or the
subject of the email.
• Hide checkboxes: Enable or disable the display of checkboxes beside each email.
When checkboxes are displayed, you can use them to select email(s). If you choose to
hide checkboxes, you can touch and hold an email to temporarily display them, such as
when you want to select multiple emails.
Default display: Select what’s displayed after you move or delete emails. You can choose to
move to the next email, or the previous email, or return to the list of emails in the inbox.
Priority sender settings: Choose options for handling emails from priority senders.
• Set as default folder: When enabled, the priority sender inbox displays when you open
the Email app.
• Email notifications: When enabled, notifications for new emails display in the Status
bar. When disabled, you can control notifications for each of your email accounts
individually in the account’s settings.
• Notification sound: Choose a ringtone to use for notifications for new email from priority
senders.
• Vibrate: Enable or disable vibration, to play for notifications for new email from priority
senders.
Spam addresses: Create and maintain a list of email addresses and domains, to
automatically block emails from those senders.
Delay email sending: Choose options for delaying the sending of emails, so that they can be
cancelled if needed.
• Delay email sending: When enabled, the sending of emails is delayed, and a cancel
button is displayed, for a period of time you set below.
• Set length of delay: Choose a time period to delay sending of emails.
Manage Email 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. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Email > Manage accounts, and then tap an account to configure settings:
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.
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• Sync schedule: When Sync email is enabled, set options for synchronizing your phone
with your email account.
• Period to sync Email: Choose a time period to have your phone maintain
synchronization.
• Limit retrieval size: Choose a maximum size for emails for your phone to automatically
retrieve during synchronization. For larger emails, your phone will prompt you to
download the contents when you open them. You can set a separate retrieval limit to use
when roaming.
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 Edit signature to
edit the default text signature.
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.
Notification sound: 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. Actual settings vary by account type and
may include some of the following:
• Account name: Enter a name to identify this email account.
• Your name: Enter a name to identify yourself.
• Always Cc/Bcc myself: Choose options for sending a copy of emails you send to
yourself, as a copy (Cc) or blind copy (Bcc).
• Show images: Choose whether to automatically display embedded images in the body
of an email.
• Security options: Configure advanced security options, including encryption.
• 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.
• Incoming settings: Configure how your emails come in.
• Outgoing settings: Configure how your emails go out.
Note: Actual settings vary by account type and may or may not include some of the items listed above.
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Gallery Settings
Configure options for the Gallery app.
Tip: You can also access Gallery settings from the Gallery app. From home, tap Apps >
Gallery > More options > Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Gallery to configure options:
Accounts: Tap an account to enable or disable sync options. The sync options for pictures
and videos affect Gallery.
SNS data management: Configure options for synchronizing pictures and videos with your
SNS (Social Networking Site) accounts.
• Sync via Wi-Fi only: When enabled, Gallery will only sync pictures with your SNS
(Social Networking Site) accounts when connected to Wi-Fi.
Cloud Sync: Sync cloud storage accounts. This only appears if you have cloud storage
accounts set up on your phone.
• Dropbox sync: Tap to sync content with your Dropbox account.
Filter by: Choose a filter to apply to pictures displayed in Gallery.
Tag buddy: When on, Tag buddy automatically adds tag information to pictures you take.
Tap the On/Off switch to turn the option on, and then tap items to enable tags in pictures.
Face tag: When enabled, your phone identifies faces in the pictures you take, so you can tag
them in the picture.
Tap More options > Add account to add an account for picture and video storage.
Internet Settings
Configure Internet settings, to customize the browser to your preferences.
Basic Internet Settings
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Internet to configure options:
Homepage: Tap to choose a homepage, to display when you launch Internet.
Default search engine: Set your default search engine.
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Auto fill profile: Create and edit a profile for filling out web forms automatically.
Manual zoom: Override website requests to control zoom level.
Privacy: Choose options related to privacy.
Advanced: Choose settings to control how the browser treats content.
About internet: View your Internet version.
Privacy Settings
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Internet > Privacy to configure options:
Accept cookies: When enabled, the browser allows sites to save and read cookies.
Turn on location: When enabled, sites can access your phone’s location information.
Suggest searches: When enabled, the browser will predict related queries and popular sites
based on what you enter in the Navigation bar.
Save sign-in info: Manage the usernames and passwords you have saved for websites.
Delete personal data: Choose types of personal data to delete from browser settings.
Secret mode security: Protect your Secret mode data with a password.
Advanced Settings
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Internet > Advanced to configure options:
Enable JavaScript: When enabled, the browser allows sites to run JavaScript.
Block pop-ups: When enabled, the browser does not display pop-up screens from websites.
Save content to: Select where to save content.
Status bar: Enable to always show the Status bar.
Manage website data: View website data.
Receive web notifications: Receive notifications from websites and manage the websites
you receive notification from.
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Messages Settings
The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including
message limits, size settings, and notifications.
Tip: You can also access Message settings from the Messages app. From home, tap Messages >
More options > Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Messages to configure settings:
Default messaging app: Choose an app to use by default.
Display:
• Bubble style: Choose how messages appear on the screen. Bubbles are the boxes that
surround each message.
• Background style: Choose the background of the message screen.
• Change font size: When enabled, you can change the text size while reading a message
by pressing the Volume key up or down.
Quick responses: Create and manage text phrases that you can add to messages.
Text messages:
• Auto combination: Choose whether long messages that are received in multiple parts
are automatically re-assembled to display as a single message.
Multimedia messages:
• Group conversation: Control how messages to multiple recipients are handled. When
enabled, a single message is sent to multiple recipients. When disabled, a separate
message is sent to each recipient.
• Auto retrieve: 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 will be prompted to download the
attachment(s).
• Roaming auto retrieve: Automatically retrieve messages while roaming.
• MMS alert: When enabled, your phone will alert you when you make a change to a
message that will convert the message to a multimedia message (MMS).
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Delete old messages: When turned on, your phone will automatically delete the oldest
messages when the maximum number of messages is reached. Tap the On/Off switch to
turn the setting on, and then set the maximum number of messages with the Text message
limit and Multimedia message limit settings below.
• Text message limit: Set the maximum number of text messages per conversation.
• Multimedia message limit: Set the maximum number of multimedia messages per
conversation.
Priority senders: Allow usage of priority senders.
Notifications: When turned on, notifications for new messages display in the Status bar. Tap
the check box to turn the setting on, and then configure options:
• Notification sound: Choose a sound to play for new message notifications.
• Vibrations: Choose whether vibration plays along with the sound for new message
notifications.
• Repeat message alert: Choose how often your phone notifies you of new message(s).
• Pop-up display: Choose whether a new message pops up on the display to notify you.
• Preview message: Choose whether a short preview of new messages displays in the
Lock screen and/or Status bar.
Emergency alerts: Configure emergency alert settings. You can enable or disable some
alerts: Extreme Alert, Severe Alert, Amber Alert, and Emergency alert test messages. You
cannot disable Presidential alerts.
• Emergency alerts: Choose types of messages to receive. You can enable or display any
of the message types, except for Presidential Alert. You can also choose to receive
emergency alert test messages.
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: Play a sample emergency alert tone. Tap Stop to
cancel the playback.
• Vibrations: Select vibration options for emergency message notifications.
• Alert reminder Configure the reminder interval.
Signature: When turned on, a text signature is included in all messages you send. Tap the
On/Off switch to turn the setting on, and then edit the signature text to include.
• Edit signature: Enter a text signature, when Add signature is enabled.
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Spam filter: When turned on, your phone block messages that may be spam, by filtering
based on criteria you set. Tap the On/Off switch to turn the setting on, and then configure
filters:
• Add to spam numbers: Enter telephone numbers, to automatically flag messages from
the numbers as spam, when Spam settings is enabled.
• Add to spam phrases: Enter text phrases, to automatically flag messages as spam
when they contain the phrase. Available when Spam settings are enabled.
• Block unknown senders: When enabled, your phone blocks messages from numbers
that are not stored as contacts.
Delay message sending: When turned on, you can choose to delay the sending of
messages, so that they can be canceled if needed. Tap the On/Off switch to turn the setting
on, and then tap Delay time to set the length of delay.
Safe mode: Choose options for working with messages when your phone is in safe mode.
• Allow access to all links: Allow links in messages to be followed to the Internet.
• Potential threat alerts: Receive alerts to potential security threats to your phone when
applications with the authority to send or receive messages are installed.
S Voice Settings
Configure options for using your voice to interact with your phone.
Tip: you can also access S Voice settings from the S Voice app. From home, tap Apps >
S Voice > More options > Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap S Voice to configure options:
Language: Choose a language to use for S Voice.
Hide offensive words: When enabled, potentially offensive words are replaced with
asterisks (*).
About S Voice: Learn about S Voice.
Open via the home key: When enabled, you can launch S Voice by pressing the Home key
twice quickly.
Voice wake-up: When turned on, you can launch S Voice by speaking a wake-up command.
Tap the On/Off switch beside Voice wake-up to turn the option on, and then tap Set wake-
up command to record a command.
Auto start speakerphone: When enabled, the speaker is automatically turned on when you
make a call with S Voice.
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Show body of message: Show message content when new message arrives.
Check missed events: When enabled, you can check missed events when you open S
Voice via an optional headset.
Personal briefing: When enabled, S Voice will provide a briefing on your schedule when you
open S Voice.
Erase S Voice data: Erase the data you have stored on the server.
Home address: Configure your home address.
Log in to Facebook: Log in to your Facebook account. If you have not already installed an
optional Facebook app, follow the prompts to do so before logging in.
Sign in to Twitter: Log in to your Twitter account. If you have not already installed an
optional Twitter app, follow the prompts to do so before logging in.
Google Settings
Configure options for using Google on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Google to configure options:
Ads: Customize, reset or opt out of ads.
Location: Customize your location settings.
Nearby: Enable nearby features.
Search & Now: Customize your Google Search and Google Now settings.
Security: Customize your device security settings.
Set up nearby device: Follow the prompts to set up a nearby device.
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For Assistance
The following topics address areas of support for your phone, including troubleshooting, specifications,
account information, warranty information, and customer service contact information.
Sprint Account Information and Help
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help.
Sprint Account Passwords
You will need to create passwords to protect access to your personal account information, your voicemail
account, and your data services account. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to all your
information.
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 Register and follow the prompts 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 Passcode
You will create your voicemail passcode when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Voicemail for more
information on your voicemail passcode.
Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and
authorize 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.
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● Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
● View available Sprint service plans and options.
● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers, and
more.
From Your Sprint Phone
1. From home, tap Phone > Keypad tab.
2. Do any of the following:
Tap (* 2), and then tap Dial to access a summary of your Sprint service
plan or get answers to other questions.
Tap (* 3), and then tap Dial to access the “Pay My Bill” section of Sprint
Zone to make a payment.
Tap (* 4), and then tap Dial to check minute usage and account
balance.
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.
■ From home, tap Phone > Keypad tab, tap (4 1 1), and then tap
Dial.
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.
■ From home, tap Phone > Keypad tab, tap (0), and then tap Dial.
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com/mysprint.
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Copyright Information
©2016 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
Note: Water-resistant and dustproof based on IP67 rating, which tests submersion up to 1.0 meters for up
to 30 minutes.
Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its
respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal
laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to,
inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs,
and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the
rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to
create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to
you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Open Source Software
Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public
License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other
open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit:
opensource.samsung.com
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of
Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE
ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND
SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE
PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION
OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP
OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE
PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT
PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE
CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR
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ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Modification of Software
SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY
YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE.
USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND
APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO
DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.
Samsung KNOX
Samsung KNOX is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security
with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about KNOX,
please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox [041516]
Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc.
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660
Phone:
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet Address:
samsung.com
©2016 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window
™
, S Health,
S Voice, and Samsung Milk Music
™
are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.
Do you have questions about your
Samsung Mobile Device?
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response
System) at: samsung.com/us/support
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the
operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change
when you upgrade the device.
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Legal Information
Important legal information can be accessed in writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty
INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration
within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase. You may opt out by either sending an
email to optout@sea.samsung.com with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out” or by calling 1-800-
SAMSUNG (726-7864). For more detailed procedures, please refer to the “Dispute Resolution
Procedures and Arbitration and Opt-Out” section of the Limited Warranty.
Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the
device at: Settings > About device > Legal Information > Samsung legal or you may access the
online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at:
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User License Agreement (EULA) for your device can be found online at:
samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
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Index
3G Networks, 75
4G, 75
About Device, 161
Accessibility, 141
Accessories Settings, 156
Accounts, 51, 148
Email, 53
Gmail, 52
Google, 51
Social Network, 62
Activate This Device, 161
Activation, 4
Air Browse, 11
Air View, 11, 148
Airplane Mode, 122
Alarm & Timer, 101
Android Beam, 127
Application Manager, 162
Application Notifications Setting, 133
Applications, 64
Backup and Reset, 149
Battery
Charge, 3
Install, 1
Battery Settings, 156
Bluetooth, 93
Connect to headset or car kit, 93
Disconnect, 94
Receive information, 96
Reconnect to headset or car kit, 94
Turn on and off, 93
Unpair, 95
Bluetooth Settings, 121
Bookmark, 73
Browser
Bookmark, 73
History, 74
Launch connection, 73
Settings, 73
Tabs, 74
Business Card
Save as contact, 45
Calculator, 97
Calendar, 97
Calendar Settings, 163
Call Forwarding, 32
Call Settings, 164
Call Waiting, 32
Caller ID, 31
Camera, 81
Edit video, 83
Record video, 82
Review pictures and videos, 83
Settings, 84
Shooting mode, 84
Take a picture, 82
Charge the Battery, 3
Clipboard, 27
Clock, 101
Cloud Settings, 149
Conference Calls, 32
Contacts, 41
Add, 42
Assign photo, 43
Assign ringtone, 44
Delete, 44
Edit, 43
Export and import, 49
Favorites, 46
Groups, 47
Linking, 44
Make call from, 28
Merge with account, 45
Save a number, 43
Save business card as, 45
Share, 49
Speed dials, 45
Contacts Settings, 169
Data Services, 75
Password, 179
Status indicators, 76
User name, 75
Data Usage, 123
Date and Time Settings, 155
Default Applications, 163
Default Messaging App Settings, 125
Index 185
Dictionary, 27
Direct Call, 11
Display Settings, 133
Drag Gesture, 15
Drive, 102
Dropbox, 102
Dust Resistance, 2
Earpiece, 8
Easy Mode Settings, 141
Editing Text, 27
Email, 53
Add account, 53
Compose and send, 55
Corporate Accounts, 54
Delete, 56
Delete account, 57
Filter, 56
Manage inbox, 56
Reply to or forward, 55
Settings, 57
Synchronize, 56
Email Message
Make call from, 29
Email Settings, 170
Emergency Numbers, 29
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1), 29
Enter Text, 24
Entering Text
Tips, 27
Entertainment, 64
Export Contacts, 49
Extended Home Screen, 20
Favorites, 46
Files
Transfer between phone and computer, 114
Finger Scanner, 146
Flash, 9
Flick Gesture, 16
Flipboard, 103
Galaxy Apps, 65
Gallery, 86
Crop photo, 90
Crop Share photos and videos, 90
Rotate photo, 89
Share via Bluetooth, 91
Share via Google+, 91
Share via multimedia message, 91
Share via YouTube, 92
Share viw email or Gmail, 90
View photos and videos, 88
Gallery Settings, 173
Gestures, 14
Air browse, 11
Direct call, 11
Drag, 15
Flick, 16
Mute/pause, 11
Palm swipe to capture, 11
Pinch or spread, 17
Rotate, 16
Smart alert, 11
Swipe or Slide, 15
Tap, 14
Touch and hold, 14
Gmail, 52
Read and reply, 52
Send, 52
Gmail Message
Make call from, 29
Google
Maps, 65
Photos, 92
Play Books, 65
Play Games, 66
Play Movies & TV, 66
Play Music, 67
Play Newsstand, 66
Sign in, 51
Google Drive, 102
Google Now, 103
Google Play Store, 64
Install an App, 64
Uninstall app, 65
Google Search, 104
Google Voice Typing, 153
Configuring, 25
Using, 24
Google+, 62
Groups, 47
Headset Jack, 9
Help, 104, 160
Home Screen, 17
Customize, 17
Extended, 20
Settings, 19
Shortcuts, 17
Wallpaper, 19
Widgets, 19
Index 186
Hotspot Settings, 120
Icons
Notification, 22
Status, 21
Import Contacts, 49
Infrared transmitter, 9
Internet
Browser, 73
Internet Settings, 173
Interruptions Setting, 132
Keyboard, 150, 152
Samsung, 150, 152
Keyboards, 24
Google Voice Typing, 24
Samsung Keyboard, 25
Swype, 26
Language and Input, 150
LED Indicator, 9
Location Settings, 124
Lock Screen Settings, 135
Logs/Recent Calls, 38
Delete, 39
Maps
Google, 65
Memo, 104
Messages Settings, 175
Messaging, 51, 58
Drafts, 59
Manage conversations, 60
Notification, 59
Send multimedia message, 58
Send text message, 58
Settings, 61
Microphones, 9
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, 54
MirrorLink Settings, 131
MMS Messaging, 58
Mobile Networks Settings, 125
More Networks Settings, 125
Motions
Air browse, 11
Direct call, 11
Mute/pause, 11
Palm swipe to capture, 11
Smart alert, 11
Motions and Gestures, 11, 147
Multi Window, 12
Multi Window Settings, 139
Multimedia Message
Send, 58
Music
Player, 67
Music Apps, 67
Google Play Music, 67
Music Player, 67
Mute/Pause, 11
My Files, 104
Name Card
Share contact as, 49
Nearby Devices Settings, 128
NFC Settings, 127
Notification Access, 133
Notification Icons, 22
Notification options, 132
Notification Panel, 23
Quick settings, 23
Notification Panel Settings, 139
One-Handed Operation, 141
Palm Swipe to Capture, 11
Phone, 28
Features, 8
Layout, 8
Navigation, 14
Turn on and off, 10
Phone Calls
Emergency numbers, 29
From email message, 29
From Gmail message, 29
From text messages, 29
In-call options, 33
Make calls, 28
Mute ringing, 30
Receive, 30
Recent calls/Logs, 38
Reject call, 30
Reject call with text message, 30
Three-way calling, 32
Using contacts, 28
Using phone keypad, 28
Using recent calls, 28
Pinch Gesture, 17
Play Store, 64
Polaris Office 5, 106
Power Saving Settings, 157
Primary Shortcuts, 18
Printing, 129
Private Mode, 146
Proximity Sensor, 8
Index 187
Quick Settings, 23
Recent Calls
Make call from, 28
Recent Calls/Logs, 38
Delete, 39
Rotate Gesture, 16
S Beam, 127
S Health, 106
S Voice, 108
Settings, 178
S Voice Settings, 177
Safety Assistance Settings, 155
Samsung Account, 53
Samsung Keyboard, 25, 150, 152
Screen
Turn off, 10
Turn on, 10
Screen Capture, 11
Screen Mirroring, 130
SD Card, 112
Remove, 113
Security Settings, 158
Settings, 117
About Device, 161
Accessibility, 141
Accounts, 148
Activate This Device, 161
Application Manager, 162
Backup and Reset, 149
Battery, 156
Bluetooth, 121
Calendar, 163
Call, 164
Cloud, 149
Contacts, 169
Data Usage, 123
Date and Time, 155
Default Applications, 163
Display, 133
Email, 170
Finger Scanner, 146
Gallery, 173
Help, 160
Internet, 173
Language and Input, 150
Location, 124
Lock Screen, 135
Messages, 175
More Networks, 125
Motions and Gestures, 147
Multi Window, 139
Notification Panel, 139
Power Saving, 157
S Voice, 177
Security, 158
Sound, 131
Storage, 157
System Update, 161
Wi-Fi, 118
Setup Application, 5
Shortcuts, 17
Primary, 18
Slide Gesture, 15
Smart Alert, 11
Smart Remote, 105
SMS
Messaging, 58
Social Network Accounts, 62
Sound Settings, 131
Speaker, 9
Speech Settings, 154
Speed Dials, 45
Spread Gesture, 17
Sprint 411, 180
Sprint Account
Management, 179
Passwords, 179
Sprint Fun & Games, 70
Sprint Operator Services, 180
Sprint Spark LTE, 75
Sprint Zone, 70
Status Bar, 21
Notification icons, 22
Status icons, 21
Storage Settings, 157
Swipe Gesture, 15
Swype, 26
System Update, 161
Tap and Pay, 128
Tap Gesture, 14
Tethering Settings, 122
Text Editing, 27
Text Entry, 24
Text Input
Methods, 24
Tips, 27
Text Message
Send, 58
Index 188
Text Messaging, 58
Make call from, 29
Text-to-Speech, 154
Three-Way Calling, 32
Toolbox, 140
Tools, 93
Touch and Hold Gesture, 14
Typing, 24
Tips, 27
Update
Firmware, 115
USB Charger/Accessory Port, 9
USB Support, 3, 9
Video Player, 92
Videos
Record, 82
Virtual Private Networks, 77
Add, 78
Connect to, 80
Disconnect from, 80
Prepare your phone, 77
Visual Voicemail, 36
Display name, 37
Settings, 37
Voice Recorder, 109
Voice Search, 112
Voice Typing
Configuring, 25
Using, 24
Voicemail, 34
Greeting, 37
Notification, 35
Passcode, 179
Retrieve, 34
Setup, 6, 34
Volume levels, 131
VPN, 126
Wallpaper Settings, 134
Wallpapers, 19
Water Resistance, 2
Web, 71
Launch connection, 73
While Locked Sound Setting, 133
Widgets, 19
Wi-Fi, 71
Connect to network, 71
Settings, 118
Turn on or off, 71
Wi-Fi Direct, 119
YouTube, 62
Zoom In or Out, 17
