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 Passpoint: When turned on, your phone will connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi networks automatically.  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, such as when using it as a hotspot.  Always allow scanning: When enabled, your phone will allow Google location service and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.  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.  Wi-Fi timer: When turned on, your phone will automatically connect or disconnect from a WiFi network, using the Starting time and Ending times you set.  Install certificates: If you have certificates stored on an installed optional memory card (not included), you can use this option to install the certificates.  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 or hotspot, 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 Menu > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices, or you can tap Scan to start scanning. 4. After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the connection. - or - Tap Menu > Multi connect to scan for devices that support multi connect. Select the devices and follow the prompts to establish the connections. Settings 126

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Get Started	13
Your Phone at a Glance	13
Set Up Your Phone	13
Activate Your Phone	15
Complete the Setup	16
Set Up Voicemail	17
Sprint Account Information and Help	18
Sprint Account Passwords	18
Manage Your Account	19
Sprint Support Services	19
Phone Basics	21
Your Phone’s Layout	21
Features	21
Turn Your Phone On and Off	22
Turn Your Screen On and Off	23
Features	23
Motions and Gestures	23
Air View	24
Multi Window	24
Touchscreen Navigation	25
Your Home Screen	29
Customize Your Home Screen	30
Extended Home Screens	32
Status Bar and Notification Panel	33
Status Bar	33
Notification Panel	35
Enter Text	36
Text Input Methods	36
Google Voice Typing	37
Samsung Keyboard	37
Swype	38
Tips for Editing Text	39
Phone Calls	40
Make Phone Calls	40
Call Using the Keypad	40
Call from Logs	40
Call from Contacts	40
Call a Number in a Text Message	41
Call a Number in an Email Message	41
Make an Emergency Call	41
Receive Phone Calls	42
Phone Call Options	42
Dialing Options	43
Caller ID	43
Call Waiting	43
3-way Calling	44
Call Forwarding	44
In-call Options	45
Voicemail	46
Voicemail Setup	46
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages	46
Voicemail Notification	47
Visual Voicemail	47
Set up Visual Voicemail	47
Review Visual Voicemail	48
Visual Voicemail Options	48
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings	49
Change Your Main Greeting	49
Edit the Display Name	49
Logs	49
Call Settings	52
Contacts	53
Get Started With Contacts	53
Access Contacts	53
Find a Contact	53
Contacts Settings	54
Add a Contact	54
Save a Phone Number	55
Edit a Contact	55
Add or Edit Information for a Contact	55
Assign a Picture to a Contact	55
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact	56
Link Contacts	56
Delete Contacts	56
Save a Business Card as a Contact	57
Merge Contacts	57
Speed Dials	57
Favorites	58
Groups	59
Share Contacts	60
Export and Import Contacts	61
Accounts and Messaging	63
Google Account	63
Create a Google Account	63
Sign In to Your Google Account	63
Access Gmail	63
Send a Gmail Message	64
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages	64
Samsung Account	65
Email	65
Add an Email Account	65
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account	66
Compose and Send Email	66
Reply To or Forward Email	67
Manage Your Email Inbox	67
Edit Email Settings	69
Delete an Email Account	69
Text and Multimedia Messaging	69
Send a Text Message (SMS)	70
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)	70
Save and Resume a Draft Message	71
New Messages Notification	71
Managing Conversations	71
Messages Settings	73
Messaging Plus	73
Social Networking Accounts	74
Facebook	74
YouTube	74
Google+	75
Hangouts	75
Apps and Entertainment	76
Google Play Store	76
Find and Install an App	76
Create a Google Wallet Account	76
Open an Installed App	77
Uninstall an App	77
Navigation	77
Google Maps	77
Scout	78
Samsung Apps	78
Music Apps	78
Google Play Music	78
Music	79
Sprint Music Plus	81
Google Play Movies & TV	83
Google Play Books	83
Google Play Games	83
Google Play Newsstand	83
Sprint Money Express	84
Sprint Zone	84
Sprint TV & Movies	84
NASCAR Mobile 2014	85
NBA Game Time	85
NextRadio	85
eBay	85
Eureka Offers	86
Web and Data	87
Wi-Fi	87
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off	87
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network	87
Internet	88
Chrome	89
Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks)	89
Sprint Spark LTE	89
Your User Name	89
Data Connection Status and Indicators	90
Hotspot	90
Turn Hotspot On or Off	90
Connect a Device to Your Phone’s Hotspot	90
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)	91
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection	91
Add a VPN	91
Connect to a VPN	93
Disconnect from a VPN	93
Pictures and Video	94
Camera	94
Open the Camera	94
Take a Picture	95
Record Videos	95
Review Pictures and Videos from the Camera	95
Configure the Camera	97
Gallery	99
View Photos and Videos	100
Working with Photos	102
Photos	104
Video	105
Tools and Calendar	106
Bluetooth	106
Turn Bluetooth On or Off	106
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit	106
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit	107
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device	107
Send Information Using Bluetooth	108
Send Information from Your Phone to Another Device	108
Receive Information Using Bluetooth	109
Calendar	109
Add an Event to the Calendar	109
Event Alerts	111
View Events	111
Erase Events	112
Calculator	113
Clock	113
Drive	114
Dropbox	114
Download the Desktop Application	115
Accessing Dropbox on Your Device	115
Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox	115
Flipboard	116
Google Now	116
Google Search	116
Help	116
Lookout Security	116
Lumen Toolbar	116
Memo	117
My Files	117
My Magazine	118
Polaris Office 5	118
S Health	118
S Voice	120
Smart Remote	120
Configure Smart Remote	120
Customize Your Smart Remote	121
Use Your Smart Remote to Control Your TV	122
Voice Recorder	122
Voice Search	124
microSD Card	125
Install a microSD Card	125
Remove a microSD Card	125
View microSD Card Memory	126
Format a microSD Card	126
Unmount a microSD Card	126
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer	126
Update Your Phone	127
Before Updating Your Firmware	127
Update Your Phone	128
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service	129
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account	129
Your Phone’s SIM Card for International Roaming	129
Set Network Mode Options	129
Make and Receive Worldwide Calls	130
Sprint International Voicemail Service	131
Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use	131
Access Your Voicemail Internationally	131
International Voicemail Troubleshooting	132
International Data Roaming	132
Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services	132
Access Email and Data Services Internationally on GSM/UMTS Networks	132
Access Email and Data Services on Internationally on CDMA Networks	133
International Roaming Status Messages	133
Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service	134
Settings	136
Using Settings	136
Access Settings	136
Search Settings	136
Settings Options	136
Wi-Fi Settings	137
Configure Wi-Fi Settings	137
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings	137
Wi-Fi Direct Settings	138
Hotspot Settings	139
Turn Hotspot On or Off	139
Configure Hotspot	139
Allowed Devices	140
Bluetooth Settings	140
Tethering Settings	141
Airplane Mode	142
Data Usage Settings	142
Location Settings	143
More Networks Settings	144
Default Messaging App Settings	144
Mobile Networks Settings	144
VPN Settings	145
Roaming Settings	146
NFC Settings	146
Turn NFC On or Off	146
Android Beam	146
S Beam Settings	147
Tap and Pay	147
Nearby Devices Settings	148
Printing Settings	148
Screen Mirroring Settings	150
Sound Settings	150
Sound Mode	150
Volume	151
Vibration Intensity	151
Ringtones	151
Vibrations	152
Notifications	152
Vibrate When Ringing	152
Dialing Keypad Tone	152
Touch Sounds	153
Screen Lock Sound	153
Haptic Feedback	153
Emergency Tone	153
Samsung Keyboard Sound Settings	154
Samsung Applications Sound Settings	154
Music Effects	156
Display Settings	156
Brightness	156
Font	157
Screen Rotation	157
Smart Stay	157
Screen Timeout	157
Screen Mode	158
Auto Adjust Screen Tone	158
Daydream	158
LED Indicator Settings	159
Touch Key Light Duration	159
Increase Touch Sensitivity	159
Wallpaper Settings	160
Lock Screen Settings	160
Screen Lock	160
Set a Swipe Screen Lock	160
Set a Pattern Screen Lock	161
Set a Fingerprint Screen Lock	162
Set a PIN Screen Lock	163
Set a Password Screen Lock	163
Multi Window Settings	164
Notification Panel Settings	165
Toolbox	165
One-handed Operation Settings	166
Easy Mode Settings	166
Accessibility Settings	166
Configure Vision Accessibility Settings	167
Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings	168
Configure Dexterity and Interaction Settings	169
Configure Other Accessibility Settings	170
Configure Accessibility Services	170
Blocking Mode Settings	171
Private Mode Settings	171
Finger Scanner	172
Motions and Gestures Settings	172
Air View Settings	173
Accounts Settings	174
Cloud Settings	174
Backup and Reset Settings	175
Language And Input Settings	175
Choose a Default Language	175
Set a Default Input Method	176
Samsung Keyboard Settings	176
Swype Settings	178
Google Voice Typing Settings	179
Speech Settings	180
Mouse/Trackpad Settings	181
Date and Time Settings	181
Safety Assistance	182
Accessories Settings	182
Battery Settings	183
Power Saving Settings	183
Storage Settings	184
Security Settings	184
Encryption	184
Passwords	185
Device Administration	185
Security Update Service	186
Credential Storage	186
Help	186
Activate This Device	187
System Update Settings	187
About Device Settings	187
Application Manager Settings	188
Default Applications Settings	188
Calendar Settings	189
Call Settings	189
Call Rejection	190
Answering and Ending Calls	190
Call Notification Pop-ups	191
In-call Status Pop-ups	191
Show Caller Information	191
Call Alerts	191
Call Accessories	192
TTY Mode	192
Hearing Aids	192
Ringtones and Keypad Tones	193
Personalize Call Sound	193
Noise Reduction	193
US Dialing	194
International Dialing	194
DTMF Tones	194
Voicemail Settings	194
Voice Privacy	194
Contacts Settings	195
Email Settings	196
Gallery Settings	199
Internet Settings	199
Messages Settings	201
S Voice Settings	203
Copyright Information	205

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

Passpoint

: When turned on, your phone will connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi networks

automatically.



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, such as when

using it as a hotspot.



Always allow scanning

: When enabled, your phone will allow Google location service and

other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.



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.



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.



Install certificates

: If you have certificates stored on an installed optional memory card (not

included), you can use this option to install the certificates.



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 or hotspot,

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

Wi-Fi Direct

. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices,

or you can tap

Scan

to start scanning.

After scanning for devices, select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the

connection.

– or –

Tap

Multi connect

to scan for devices that support multi connect. Select the

devices and follow the prompts to establish the connections.

Settings

126