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- Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 1
User Guide ©2012 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 2
Up Your Phone...1 Activate Your Phone ...3 Complete the Setup Screens 4 Set Up Voicemail ...6 Sprint Account Information and Help 7 Sprint Account Passwords 7 Manage Your Account ...7 Sprint Support Services 8 Phone Basics ...10 Your Phone's Layout ...10 Key Functions...11 S Pen Overview ...12 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 3
Samsung Keyboard Options 33 Swype Input Options ...35 Swype Text Entry Options 36 Tips for Editing Text ...38 Phone Calls...39 Make Phone Calls...39 Call Using the Keypad 39 Call from Logs ...40 Call from Contacts ...40 Call a Number in a Text Message 41 Call a Number Speakerphone 48 TOC ii - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 4
55 Settings ...56 Wi-Fi Settings ...57 Advanced Wi-Fi Settings 57 Wi-Fi Direct...58 Hotspot Settings ...58 Bluetooth Settings...59 Data Usage Settings...59 More Settings...60 Airplane Mode ...60 Mobile Networks ...61 Tethering ...62 VPN ...62 Roaming ...63 NFC ...64 S Beam...64 Nearby Devices ...65 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 5
Call Alert ...70 Call Answering/Ending 70 Auto Screen Off During Calls 70 Accessory Settings for Call 71 My Call Sound ...71 Use Extra Volume for Calls Dialing...72 TTY Mode...72 DTMF Tones ...73 Voicemail Settings ...74 Voice Privacy...75 Home Screen Mode...75 Blocking mode ...75 Sound Settings - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 6
Tone 83 Storage Settings ...83 Device Memory ...83 SD Card...84 Power Saving Settings...85 Battery Settings ...86 Battery Use...86 Application Manager ...87 Manage Applications ...87 Running Services ...87 Memory Use ...88 Location Services Settings 88 Use Wireless Networks 88 Use GPS Satellites - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 7
Note on Lock Screen 94 Owner Information ...94 Security Settings...94 Encrypt Device ...95 Encrypt SD card Method ...98 Google Voice Typing Settings 99 Samsung Keyboard Settings 99 Swype Settings...99 Voice Search ...103 S Pen Settings ...104 Accessory Settings ...105 Date and Time Settings ...105 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 8
...110 System Update Settings ...110 Update PRL ...110 Update Profile...110 Update Samsung Software 110 Update Firmware ...111 About Device ...111 Contacts ...113 Get Started With Contacts 113 Access Contacts...114 The Contacts List ...114 Add a Contact ...115 Save a Phone Number ...117 Edit - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 9
Google Talk ...149 Google+ ...150 Google Messenger ...150 Applications and Entertainment 152 DivX ...152 DivX Legal Information 152 Locating Your VOD Registration Number 153 Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies 153 Google Play Store App ...154 Find and Install an App - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 10
Player ...165 Google Play Music ...165 Google Play Movies & TV 169 Sprint TV & Movies ...169 AllShare Play ...170 Accessing AllShare Play 170 Configuring AllShare Play Settings 171 Setting Up Web Storage 172 Sharing Files via Web Storage 172 Sharing Media via AllShare Play to a Target Device - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 11
Check the Wireless Network Status 184 Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network 184 Sprint Connections Optimizer 184 Data Services (Sprint 3G 185 Your Data Services User Name 185 Launch a Web Connection 186 4G Services ...186 Virtual Private Networks (VPN 187 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 12
Working with Photos ...208 Photo Editor ...208 Installing the Application from Samsung Apps 209 Using Photo Editor ...209 Share Photos and Videos 210 Send or Video by Multimedia Message 211 Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth 211 Share Photos or Videos on Google 212 Share Photos on Picasa - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 13
Information Using Bluetooth 230 Kies Air ...231 microSD Card ...232 Insert a microSD Card 232 Remove the microSD Card 233 View the microSD Card Memory 233 Format the microSD Card 233 Unmount the microSD Card 234 Update Your Phone ...234 Update Your Phone Firmware 234 Update Your Android - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 14
Roaming Mode 238 Make and Receive Worldwide Calls 239 Sprint Voicemail Service...239 Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number 240 Access Your Voicemail 240 Voicemail Troubleshooting 241 International Data Roaming 241 Get Started With Data Services 241 Access Email and Data Services on GSM/UMTS - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 15
give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance Set Up Your Phone Activate Your Phone Complete the Setup Screens Set Up Voicemail Sprint Account Information and Help Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 16
press the battery into place. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically. 2. Insert the USB cable into the power adapter. 3. Plug the USB connector into - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 17
your battery. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. Note: Your phone's battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on . If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup application. If your phone is not yet activated - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 18
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 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 19
Sprint Connections Optimizer. 1. Once your phone is turned on, you will see the Welcome screen. Select a language (if needed) and tap Next to get started. Note . Follow the instructions to sign up for a new Samsung Account. And prompted, read the Google Terms of Service agreement and tap OK. • Sign - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 20
new Samsung GALAXY Note II. Tap instructions to learn about basic touch/tap menu navigation. Set Up Voicemail You should set up your Sprint number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Note: Voicemail Password - Sprint - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 21
out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help. Sprint Account Passwords Manage Your Account Sprint Support Services Sprint Account Passwords As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 22
From Any Other Phone ● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727. ● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727. 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 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 23
► Press and tap > Keypad tab, and then tap . Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. ► Press and tap > Keypad tab, and then tap . For more - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 24
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 S Pen Overview Turn Your - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 25
phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, enable or disable data network mode or airplane mode, or restart the phone. Camera lets you take pictures and videos. Speaker as speakerphone call. ● Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the phone charger/USB cable (included). Device Basics 11 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 26
hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone. S Pen Overview The S Pen is an intuitive stylus that can minimize the amount of time necessary to switch between touch and pen input. It integrates seamlessly into the Samsung GALAXY Note II phone - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 27
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations. ● Pen Button: by pressing the Pen button, you can add functionality to the S Pen. ● Stylus Tip: the tip of the S Pen is used for tapping or writing and drawing on the screen. Removing the S Pen from your Phone The S Pen is - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 28
Back Button To move to a previous screen, hold the S Pen button and touch and drag the screen as shown in the illustration below. The previous screen displays. Menu Button To display the menu from any screen, hold the S Pen button and touch and drag the screen as shown in the illustration below. The - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 29
Launch S Note Lite S Note Lite is an application that you can launch from any screen to take quick notes or jot down ideas. To open S Note Lite, hold the S Pen button and double-tap the screen. Device Basics 15 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 30
Screen Capture To take a screen capture, hold the S Pen button and press and hold the S Pen anywhere on the screen. Write on Any Screen After Capture To write on a screen capture, use the pen to draw or write. Device Basics 16 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 31
pointer to files, subjects, or options to preview the contents or view information in pop-up. Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how is off. Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout. Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1. - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 32
Touchscreen Navigation Your phone's touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Tap When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger. Touch and - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 33
Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Device Basics 19 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 34
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. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 35
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. Device Basics 21 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 36
Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically 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. Home Screen Overview - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 37
Recently Used Applications Home Screen Overview Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Note: Your phone's home screens cycle through so that you can keep swiping in one direction and make it back to the home screen. The - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 38
display the main Home screen. 2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. 3. Drag the icon up to As you place the shortcut into the Trash, both items turn red. Note: This action does not delete the application, it simply removes the shortcut - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 39
This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. 3. Drag the widget up to the Remove icon and release it. Note: This action does not delete the application, it simply removes it from the current screen. Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone supports - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 40
Your phone supports up to six extended screens in addition to the main Home screen. Note: You cannot add more screens, unless you have previously deleted any of the existing screens. The maximum number of home screens is seven. To go directly to a particular screen: 1. From any home screen, pinch - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 41
2. Tap an image to open the selected application. Status Bar The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, touch and hold the status bar and drag it - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 42
3G (data service) 4G (data service) Airplane Mode Sync Active Alarm Set Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call New email New Gmail New message New voicemail Event USB connection Updates available Download complete Downloading Phone is connected - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 43
device using the AllShare Play application. Samsung Account needs activation. Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and configured for a direct connection to another compatible device in the same direct communication mode. Phone is tethered via a supported USB cable connection. Keyboard active S Pen - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 44
of a word. The onscreen QWERTY keyboard works the same in both portrait and landscape mode. Assigning the Samsung Keyboard The Samsung keyboard is a built-in, QWERTY keyboard which you can use to type letters, numbers, punctuation, and other characters. Your phone's default entry method is - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 45
Note: Samsung keyboard is selected by default. Depending on your phone's configuration, Choose input method > Google voice typing. Tip: You can quickly assign Google voice typing from the Samsung keyboard. Tap to turn on voice typing. 2. The virtual keyboard is then removed and all subsequent - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 46
's easy to select input options such as ABC Mode, entering symbols and numbers, and changing letter case. Changing the Text Input Mode 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard. 2. With Samsung keyboard as your text entry method, select one - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 47
2. Tap to configure the keyboard for ABC mode. Once in this mode, the text input type shows . Note: After typing an initial uppercase character, the mode. Once in this mode, the text input type shows . 3. Tap a symbol or emoticon character. 4. Tap to return to ABC mode. Samsung Keyboard - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 48
from the available list. The keyboard is updated to the selected language. Predictive text enables predictive text entry mode. This must be enabled to gain access the pen. One-handed operation adjusts the position of the Samsung keyboard left or right for easy use with one hand. For more - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 49
a brief onscreen tutorial covering the main concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to compensates for users pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards. Changing the Text Input Mode 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 50
SYM (Symbol) : to enter numbers and symbols from the on-screen keyboard. In this mode, the text mode button displays . Note: After typing an initial uppercase character, tap to toggle capitalization. Icon Description Displays when the next character is entered in lowercase. Displays when the first - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 51
- or - With Swype as your text entry method, touch and hold to access Swype settings. 2. Tap How to Swype to view an on-screen manual for Swype. 3. Tap Preferences and configure any of the following advanced options: Vibrate on keypress enables vibration feedback when you tap an onscreen key. - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 52
by the Swype application so it can receive program updates, language downloads, and other related features via your existing data connection text. Tap this option to view and select any clipboard content. Note: The (More) option only displays if you have previously copied information to store - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 53
Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone's phone, you can enjoy clear Call Using the Keypad Call from Logs Call from Contacts Call a Number in a Text Message Call a Number in an Email Message Call Emergency Numbers Call Using the Keypad The most "traditional" way to place a call - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 54
4. To end the call, tap . Call from Logs All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. You can place a call to numbers or contacts that display in this area. 1. Press and tap . 2. Tap the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays. 3. Swipe the entry from left to - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 55
the message. For more information, see Text Messaging and MMS. 1. Press and tap . 2. Open the message with the phone number and then tap the phone number. Tip: You can also call the number from which you received a text or MMS message. Tap the name at the top of the conversation and then tap - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 56
number normally: 1. Press and tap > Keypad tab. 2. Tap . Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen. Note: If your phone - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 57
is in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Voicemail Through the Phone App The following steps will guide you through setting up your voicemail using the Phone password. to dial your voicemail number. Phone Calls 43 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 58
Sprint 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 Sprint service . It then populates a list with the caller name and number, along with the length of time and priority level of - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 59
Message Set Up Visual Voicemail Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional Sprint voicemail. You should set up your Sprint voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 60
to move a message from the SD Card or trash back to the Inbox. Bluetooth share, Wi-Fi Direct, Messaging, Gmail, Email, Voicemail, Flipboard, Google+, or S Note . Reply to reply to the message. You can then reply to the sender or forward it to anyone with either an email or phone number - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 61
Card to move one or more of your messages to your phone's SD card number of days remaining on your free trail are shown. Tap Auto forward to email to automatically send a copy of each voicemail to your email address. (This option is only available if you subscribe to the Voicemail-to-Text service - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 62
trash. Tap Display name to enter a name or number that is attached to your outgoing voicemails as part of an level tips. Tap Help to access Sprint Visual Voicemail Help. Tap Send feedback to compose and [email protected]. Tap Check for update to search for an upgrade to your - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 63
identification field and enter a new identifying name or number (used to identify you to recipients of your Tap to access the recording screen and then tap Note: Your recording can only last up to 2 minutes. message. Choose from Dropbox, Group Cast, Bluetooth share, Wi-Fi Direct, Messaging, Gmail - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 64
displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. 1. Press and tap > Keypad tab. 2. Tap . 3. Enter a phone number and then tap . To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer Service. Call Waiting When you're on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding a tone - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 65
can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding. Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. Activate Call tap > Keypad tab. 2. Tap . 3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 4. Tap . (You will hear - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 66
. ● Keypad: displays the onscreen keypad, where you can enter numbers using DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency). This is especially helpful if Note: If Mute is activated, the speaker mode is deactivated. ● Headset: connects to a Bluetooth headset. Tap Headset during a call to activate a Bluetooth - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 67
sub-menu. 2. Tap Remove. 3. Tap the X next to the speed dial entries you want to remove. 4. Tap Done when you are finished. Editing Speed Dial Numbers to display the Speed 1. To change the order of a speed dial entry, from the speed dial list, tap the Speed Dial sub-menu. 2. Tap Change - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 68
. If the number is more than two digits, tap the first digit(s) and then touch and hold the final digit. Logs The Logs tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. View Logs Logs Options Clear Logs View Logs The following procedures will guide you through - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 69
] Send message Copy to dialing screen Send number Add to Contacts/View contact Delete Clear Logs Follow these steps to clear the Logs list. 1. Press and tap . 2. Tap the Logs tab to display - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 70
Wi-Fi Settings Hotspot Settings Bluetooth Settings Data Usage Settings More Settings Call Settings Home Screen Mode Blocking Mode Sound Settings Display Settings Storage Settings Power Saving Settings Battery Settings Application Manager Location Service Settings Lock Screen Security - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 71
Settings Accessory Settings Date and Time Settings Accessibility Settings Developer Options Settings Activate this Device System Update Settings About Device Wi-Fi Settings This group of settings lets you control your phone's wireless network settings (3G and 4G), WiFi settings, Bluetooth, roaming - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 72
mode, the status bar will display . Note: The target device must also have Wi-Fi Direct service Sprint Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be used). See 4G Services - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 73
of SPHL900XXX. ("XXX" represents a three-digit number unique to your phone.)You can change the name by tapping Configure from the Sprint Hotspot screen. 3. Select this phone and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passkey (provided on the Sprint Hotspot page). 4. Launch your Web browser - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 74
can restrict background apps from using those networks. Note: Data is measured by your phone. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. S Beam Nearby Devices AllShare Cast Kies via Wi-Fi® Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone's features, such as - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 75
mode. Options include CDMA, LTE/CDMA, GSM/UMTS, and Automatic. Connections Optimizer To turn Connections Optimizer on: 1. Press and tap > Settings > More settings > Mobile networks > Connections optimizer. You will see a disclaimer. 2. Read the disclaimer and tap I Agree to turn Sprint - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 76
phone's wireless data services and a wired USB connection or a separate Bluetooth connection. Important! If you are using your phone for Tethering, you may be prompted for additional drivers. The Samsung Mobile Driver for the SPH-L900 contains the ADB, CDMA, & WiMAX drivers that are required for - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 77
PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, or IPSec Hybrid RSA. Note: You must configure a screen unlock pattern, PIN, or alphanumeric password before using credential Sprint Network. This option also prevents roaming on other networks. Automatic to seek service on the Nationwide Sprint Network. When Sprint service - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 78
CDMA, select or deselect Voice, Data, or Outgoing SMS. Under GSM, select or deselect Voice, Data, or Outgoing SMS. NFC NFC (Near to turn NFC on . Note: Turning on NFC automatically activates Android Beam. S Beam When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another NFC-capable device - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 79
exclude. 9. Tap Download to and then select the destination of any downloaded (shared) content. Choose from Device (phone) or SD card. 10. Tap TV using the AllShare Cast Hub accessory. To Access AllShare Cast: 1. Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung account. There should be no - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 80
on your phone to a PC. Note: PC connection is only available in idle mode. Press , if necessary. 3. Run Samsung Kies and follow the prompts to update your phone firmware. 4. Refer to Samsung Kies Help for more information. Using Samsung Kies with a Mac To connect your SD Card using a Mac OS - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 81
storage. 5. Drag and drop items to your phone. Items are stored in the root directory (i.e., the main directory within no additional folder paths). Using Samsung Kies with Linux To connect your SD Card using a Linux OS: Note: PTP is integrated into many Linux builds. However, in order to use MTP - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 82
Settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application. Call Rejection Set Reject Messages Ringtones and Keypad Tones Call Alert Call Answering/Ending Auto Screen Off During Calls Accessory Settings for Call My Call Sound Use Extra Volume for - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 83
to enable your phone to reject calls. The ON/OFF slider displays ON when Auto reject mode is active. 3. Tap Auto reject list > Create to manually add numbers to the call rejection list. 4. Tap Unknown to create a checkmark and automatically reject all unknown calls. Set Reject Messages The Set - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 84
5. Tap Keytones to create a checkmark if you want tones to play when the keypad is pressed. Call Alert Call alert allows you to assign call alert tones and activate call alerts and vibration. 1. Press , tap , and then tap > Call settings > Call alert. 2. Tap Call vibrations to enable your call - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 85
Settings for Call The Accessory Settings feature allows you to assign headset settings during Optimized for right ear. Personalize call sound: Select this option and follow the prompts to customize your call sound settings. Use Extra Volume for Calls This feature places an extra volume button - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 86
5. Enter the desired international dialing prefix code and then tap OK. TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is 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 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 87
compatibility, call Sprint Relay Customer Service at 800-676-3777 or visit www.sprintrelay.com. For additional technical support you may call , or access the following website: www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/mobile/accessibility/pop_accessibility.html Note: In TTY Mode, your phone - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 88
free trial subscription service for transcribing new voicemail messages to text. Tap Data consent agreement to allow Sprint to a selected email address. Note: In order to use the Auto name to enter a name or number that is attached to your outgoing Tap Check for update to search for an - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 89
from people on your allowed list. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Blocking Mode. 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider to turn Blocking Mode on . 3. Place a green checkmark adjacent to those features you would like exempted from these rules. Choose from None, All contacts, Favorites, or Custom. Settings 75 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 90
If you select Custom, select the contacts you wish to be exempt from blocking and tap Done , and System. 4. Tap OK to assign the volume levels. You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume button on the left side of your phone. - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 91
to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Your phone provides a variety of ringtone options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Sound. 2. Tap Device ringtone and then tap a ringtone from the available list. The - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 92
you select whether you hear tones when tapping numbers on the keypad, selecting onscreen options, and ● Screen lock sound: Play sounds when locking or unlocking the screen. ● Haptic feedback: Feel a vibration Wallpaper LED Indicator Page Buddy Screen Mode Brightness Auto-Rotate Screen Screen Timeout - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 93
Home Screen. Choose from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Display , there may also be a Settings option on the sample screen. Note: You can also assign wallpaper preferences by pressing and holding a spot - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 94
screen. Tap Set wallpaper to assign the current wallpaper. For certain Live Wallpapers, there may also be a Settings option on the sample screen. Note: You can also assign wallpaper preferences by pressing and holding a spot on a Home screen and selecting Set wallpaper for Home screen, Lock screen - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 95
Brightness slider left or right to adjust the screen contrast and tap OK. Auto-Rotate Screen The Auto-rotate Screen feature can be manually enabled to change the orientation for all screens when rotation is detected. See Touchscreen Navigation for more information. 1. Press and tap > Settings - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 96
2. Tap a time setting. Choose from 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes. Smart Rotation This feature uses the front camera to determine the orientation of your face before automatically rotating the screen. See Touchscreen Navigation for more information. 1. Press - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 97
indicates the feature is enabled. Storage Settings You can manage the information and configuration related to both your microSD card and builtin phone storage memory. Device Memory SD Card Device Memory From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the memory. Total Space Total space - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 98
displays the amount of memory dedicated to files such as information stored on the clipboard or downloaded application files. Available Space Available Space indicates the total amount of space within the phone's memory. SD Card Your phone lets you use a microSD(SD) (also referred to as a memory - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 99
can help conserve your battery power: ● Reduce your backlight on time. ● Turn Bluetooth off when not in use. ● Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. ● Turn 4G off when not in use ● Turn off Sprint Hotspot (Wi-Fi hotspot) services when not in use. This is one of the largest drains on - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 100
hardware functions such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Synchronization, or LCD brightness battery resources. ● Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications. mode. 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider to ON to enable Power saving mode. 3. Choose from the following options to customize - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 101
info screen, tap Uninstall and then tap OK. Running Services This service efficiently manages power consumption and processor/memory resources. Processes be stopped until the phone is restarted. To stop a currently running service: 1. Press and tap > Settings > Application manager. 2. Tap - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 102
applications are also available from the Google Play Store app. Note: You can also access your most recently accessed applications the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off will disable the GPS location - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 103
use your location data. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Location services. 2. Tap Location and Google search and tap Agree to enable the Unlock Screen Lock: Pattern What if I Forget My Pattern? Screen Lock: PIN Screen Lock: Password Disable the Screen Lock Lock Screen Options Popup Note - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 104
and tap > Settings > Lock Screen > Screen lock > Motion. 2. Read the instructions and tap OK. Note: If you forget, these instructions appear at the bottom of the Lock screen. Screen Lock: Face Unlock Face Unlock uses facial recognition to unlock your phone. This feature is less secure than a PIN - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 105
7. Set your backup Pattern or PIN and tap Confirm. 8. Tap OK to return to the settings page. Note: If your screen lock is currently set to Face unlock, you can improve its performance by capturing your face data again under different lighting conditions. To improve facial recognition, tap Settings > - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 106
to return to the settings menu. If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait code you set up when you created your lock pattern. 3. Tap OK. Unlock the Phone Using Your Google Account 1. Tap Forgot pattern? (located at the bottom - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 107
tap Continue, and then enter your password again, and tap OK to confirm it. Note: If you fail to enter the correct password after five attempts, you will be bottom of the Lock screen. Information ticker sets the news and stock information ticker to appear across the bottom of the Lock screen. - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 108
Wake-up functions 1 through 4. Popup Note on Lock Screen When the Popup Note on lock screen option is enabled, the phone displays a popup note on the lock screen. 1. Press and Encrypt Device Encrypt SD card Make Passwords Visible Device Administrators Unknown Sources Trusted Credentials - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 109
OK. Your phone will restart. 4. Unlock the phone. The data on your also change your SD card PIN number. Important! Password screen lock files on the microSD card. Full encryption to encrypt all new and existing files on the microSD card. Exclude multimedia files to exclude multimedia files - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 110
control are: ● Setting the number of failed password attempts before the ● Restoring factory settings on the phone. Note: If a phone uses multiple enabled administration administrator. Unknown Sources This feature allows you to download and install non- Google PlayTM applications. 1. Press - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 111
and then tap a certificate file and follow the onscreen prompts. Samsung keyboard to the left or the right to make it easier to use with one hand. Calculator: allows you to adjust the position of the calculator keypad to the left or the right to make it easier to use with one hand. Unlock - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 112
Language and tap either English, Español, or 한국어. All menus are then updated to the new language. Default Input Method The following procedure allows you to Tap Choose input method and tap Google voice typing, Samsung keyboard, or Swype. Note: Within either Select input method dialog box, you can - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 113
, see Google Voice Typing. Note: You can disable this feature by tapping the green checkmark to the left of Google voice typing. Samsung Keyboard Settings The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY not your phone recognizes speech with or without using a hands-free device. Choose from Always or Hands - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 114
to launch voice search. Download offline speech recognition: enables voice input Samsung TTS: allows you to use and modify settings for the Samsung TTS default engine. Tap to the right of Samsung like on your phone when activated. • Driving mode: allows incoming calls and new notifications to be - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 115
backs up the data to your cloud storage location. Tap Back up to begin the manual backup process. Restore: allows you to retrieve your previously backed up data from your Samsung account and then download it to your device. Backup and Reset Settings Your phone's Privacy menu includes the Factory - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 116
Your phone provides the ability to synchronize data from a variety of different sources or sites. These accounts can range from Google and Samsung accounts, email accounts, Microsoft Exchange Email Server, and Facebook and other social media site accounts. Corporate and Google accounts provide the - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 117
2. Tap an account type. Samsung account, Dropbox, Email, Facebook, Google, LDAP, and Microsoft Exchange when you are finished. Motion Settings The Motion settings allow you to set up various Motion activation services. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Motion. 2. Tap the OFF/ON slider to activate - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 118
• Shake to update: Once enabled, shake your phone to rescan for Bluetooth phones, rescan for Wi-Fi phones, Refresh swipe to capture and Palm touch to mute/pause. S Pen Settings This menu allows you to customize settings for the S Pen. For more information, see S Pen Overview. 1. Press and tap - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 119
whenever the pen is attached or detached. Open Popup Note: automatically opens Popup Note whenever the pen is detached. Battery saving: disables the Settings > Accessory. 2. Tap Dock sound to silence sounds when inserting or removing the phone from the dock. 3. Tap Audio output mode to use - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 120
to simplify phone use and improve accessibility for users with vision or hearing issues. This service is able to collect all the text you type, including personal data credit card numbers, except passwords. It may also log your user interface interactions. Using TalkBack, every interaction and - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 121
Tap the Mono audio field to enable stereo audio to be compressed into a single mono following options: Speech volume: allows you to customize the volume return based upon the volume of your mode. Use pitch changes: enable feedback in a lower-pitched voice. Speak when screen is off: instructs - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 122
instructs the TalkBack program to provide voice feedback for caller ID. Vibration feedback: increases the vibration intensity of key presses. Sound feedback: allows you to enable sound feedback when you touch the screen. Sound volume: allows you to customize in a log file, highlight event - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 123
updates: Flashes views inside windows when drawn with GPU. Show screen updates: Forces areas of the screen to flash as it is updated in applications. Strict mode: Makes the screen flash when applications perform long Limit background processes: Sets the number of processes that can run in - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 124
onscreen instructions. If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly, use this feature to reconnect with the network. Update Samsung Software Use this feature to upgrade your phone to the latest version of SPH-L900 software for your Samsung GALAXY Note II. Settings - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 125
Download and follow the onscreen instructions. appears within the Status bar to indicate the phone is downloading the necessary files. 5. Tap Restart and install to complete the process. About Device The About Device menu lets you access important phone information, such as the phone model number - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 126
Google legal information. This information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service, Terms of Service for Android-powered Phones, and much more pertinent information as a reference. ► Press and tap > Settings > About device > Legal - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 127
Facebook friends. Get Started With Contacts Add a Contact Save a Phone Number Edit a Contact Synchronize Contacts Add Entries to Your Favorites Add Facebook . Note: If the phone is ever reset to its factory default parameters, locally stored contacts (phone contacts) can be lost. ● Samsung account - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 128
and tap > Contacts tab. The Contacts List Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. You can create either a Phone contact, Samsung account contact, Google, or a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contact. ► Press and tap . You will see the Contacts list. Contacts List: The - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 129
numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. Press and tap . 2. From the top of the screen, tap . 3. Tap a destination type (Phone, Samsung account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync). The Create contact screen opens. Note Gallery or from your My files folder and assign it to - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 130
, tap the Mobile button and select from Mobile, Home, Work, Work fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, Custom (add your own label), or Callback. 7. Enter the phone number. Tap to add another Phone number field or tap a field. 8. Tap the Email address field. The keyboard is displayed. to delete The - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 131
Update existing. If you're updating an existing contact, tap the existing contact and proceed to step 6. 5. Tap a destination type (Phone, Samsung account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync). The Create contact screen opens. Note your Gallery or from your My files folder and assign it to - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 132
Note as an image. 7. Tap the Name field and use the onscreen keyboard to enter the full name. - or - Tap next to the Name field to display additional name fields. 8. Tap the Phone number , Custom (add your own label), or Callback. 9. Enter the phone number. Tap to add another Phone number field - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 133
between Default, Ringtones, or Go to My files. Vibration pattern: allows you to set the field such as Phonetic name, Organization, IM, Notes, Nickname, Website, Internet call, or Relationship. 15 in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more. Add or Edit - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 134
1. Press and tap . 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap or > Edit. Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap Edit. 3. Tap or the currently assigned picture, and then tap Image. See Open Gallery for more information. 4. Tap an onscreen image to prepare it for use. 5. - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 135
. Go to My Files • You can assign a ringtone from your music library by selecting Go to My Files > [music folder]. 4. 3. Tap another entry to link it to the original contact. Note: You can join up to five contacts in a single entry. have an active Samsung, Google, or Corporate account with current Contact - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 136
Contacts entries (with phone numbers, email addresses, pictures, etc.) are updated and synced with your Samsung GALAXY Note II. Synchronizing Gmail Contacts In order to use Sync Picasa Web albums, Picasa must be downloaded through your Gmail credentials. 4. Press to return to the previous - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 137
on the phone are updated to your Gmail Contacts list after sync. Syncing of contacts requires you are logged into your Samsung, Gmail, and Corporate accounts and phone numbers directly to your Contacts list. All of the current contacts' information is then migrated over to your phone. Note: You - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 138
3. Tap Sync Contacts to sync your Facebook contacts. If you want to synchronize immediately, tap Sync now. Create Groups This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a call group. This group can be one of the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group. - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 139
or enter a wireless phone number or email address, enter any additional information, and then tap Send. For more information on text messaging, see Text Messaging and MMS. Wi-Fi Direct to send the information via a phone-to-device connection. Note: Prior to using the Bluetooth feature, it must - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 140
and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone's already have a Google account, you can create one online or using your phone. Note: You can also create and sign into your Google/Gmail account through your phone's the onscreen prompts to create your free account. Accounts and Messaging 126 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 141
> Google > New. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account. Sign In to Your Google Account Below are procedures for signing Store or Gmail). 2. Tap Existing and then enter your existing username and password. Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap New and follow - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 142
address in the To field. You can add as many message recipients as you want. Note: To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the field and compose your email. To add a picture attachment, tap > Attach file. Select a source (such as Dropbox or Gallery) and tap a picture to - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 143
modify. Help: displays the Google.com webpage so you can search the Web for help. Send feedback: allows you to send feedback or report a problem. Reply to Gmail Messages You can reply to Gmail messages from your device. 1. Press and tap > . 2. Tap a message to display its contents. Tip - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 144
Email allows you to review and create email using various email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Add account > Email. Note: You can also add email and corporate email accounts from the Email application. - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 145
If you have custom settings you need to configure, tap Manual setup and enter your settings. These may include mail account. 1. Press and tap ActiveSync. > Settings > Add account > Microsoft Exchange Note: You can also add email and corporate email accounts from the Email application. Tap - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 146
new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name text then tap Done. Note: You can have multiple Work Email (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) accounts active on your Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. Accounts - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 147
text entry field and compose your email. To add an attachment, tap . Choose from the following: My Files, Images, Take picture, Video, Record video, Audio, Record audio, S Note, Calendar, Contacts, or Location. Tap to delete a selected attachment from your current email. 7. To send the message - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 148
account list. Refresh an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your incoming and outgoing email messages manually at any time. 1. Press and tap . 2. Select an email account. If you are already in an email account, tap the account name - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 149
Delete Multiple Email Messages ► Tap the checkmark boxes to the left of each email you want to delete and then tap . Tap Delete again to confirm. Corporate Email Features The following information provides details about specific email features that can enhance your experience. Synchronize Exchange - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 150
attached to emails you send from the selected account. Signature: Lets you attach a customized signature to the bottom of all outgoing emails. • Touch and slide to the right to messages: lets you select the number of messages displayed in the Recent messages queue. Accounts and Messaging 136 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 151
and the remote exchange server. Auto download attachments: allows the phone to automatically download email attachments when an active Wi-Fi connection have to be retrieved manually. Auto resend times: enables the phone to resend an outgoing email a specified number of times if delivery fails - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 152
the phone to track the account. Signature: Lets you attach a customized signature to the bottom of all outgoing emails. • Touch and slide displayed email. Auto download attachments: allows the phone to automatically download email attachments when an manually. Accounts and Messaging 138 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 153
to device) or assign the phone to be the main source and update the server accordingly (Update to server). Auto resend times: enables the phone to resend an outgoing email a specified number of times if delivery fails. Email notifications: enables the phone to display a status bar icon when - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 154
voice, audio or video files, picture slideshows, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar). See your service plan for applicable charges 2. Tap the Enter recipient field and enter a Contacts name, a mobile phone number, or an email address using the onscreen keyboard. If applicable, tap a - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 155
cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar). Composing MMS messages is exactly the same as composing text messages, except that you attach a picture, a video, or an audio file to the message. 1. Press and tap > . 2. Tap the Enter recipient field and enter a Contacts name, a mobile phone number - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 156
, and then tap message. to attach it to the S Note: allows you to add an S Note that you have created. Calendar: allows you to add an event The Messages application icon (if shown on the Home screen) also displays the number of new messages ( ). To open the message, touch and hold the - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 157
thread, tap . Note: To view the number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number file) to play back the file or tap an image to view a picture. The file attachment on the MMS message can be saved to the microSD card. To save the attachment, touch and hold the file - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 158
. Deleting Multiple Message Threads 1. Press and tap . 2. Tap > Delete threads. 3. Select the message threads you want to delete and tap Delete. Note: Any locked messages will not be deleted, unless you select the Include protected messages check box before confirming the deletion. Deleting - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 159
and hold the message that you want to delete. Note: If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the Message options menu and then touch and that exceed the defined maximum number of text messages limit set below. ● Text message limit: Sets the maximum number of text messages that can be - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 160
● Multimedia message limit: Sets the maximum number of multimedia messages that can be stored on the phone (per Enable this option to automatically download your complete multimedia messages even while roaming. ● MMS alert: prompts you with an alert if the text mode changes from SMS to MMS. - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 161
are provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and will alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within their area. There is no Presidential Alerts broadcast warning in the event of a federal emergency. Note: The Presidential alert cannot be disabled. Extreme Alerts broadcast an - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 162
as spam: allows you to manually enter and assign a phone number as being sent from a spam source. Register phrase updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with on-the-go Facebook access. Note: Before using Facebook on your phone, you will need to download - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 163
Note: You can also sign in to your Facebook account from the Facebook app. After downloading . YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data your phone.) Google Talk Google Talk is a free Windows and Web-based application for instant messaging offered - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 164
, tap Sign in. 4. Begin using Google Talk. Note: The Network confirms your login and processes. This could Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast use with Google+. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Google+. 4. Visit www.google. - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 165
than one Google account, select the account you would like to use with Google+. (Messenger is a component of Google+.) 5. Follow any onscreen setup instructions. 6. At the Messenger screen, tap to start a new message. 7. In the upper text field, enter a name, email address, or circle. 8. In the - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 166
AllShare Play Group Cast Flipboard Media Hub NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile Paper Artist Google Play Magazines DivX DivX is a digital media format that provides your phone with high-quality videos. DivX Legal Information Locating Your VOD Registration Number Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 167
To play purchased DivX movies on your Samsung GALAXY Note II phone, you will first need to complete a one-time registration using both your phone and your computer. 1. Write down the DivX registration code that appears onscreen. Copy this 8 or 10-digit number down. 2. Verify you have the latest - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 168
" or "L900"). 5. Choose a location on your computer to download the DivX registration video with the same title as your phone nickname (for example, Kate.divx). 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to download the file and initiate the transfer process. 7. Connect your Samsung GALAXY Note II to the - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 169
. 4. Tap Install or Download (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications). Important ! Use caution with apps which request access to any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of data usage times. Note - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 170
a Refund for a Paid App If you are not satisfied with an app, you can ask for a refund within 24 hours of the purchase. Your credit card is not charged and the app is uninstalled from your phone. If you change your mind, you can install the app again, but you can - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 171
any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Application manager > Downloaded. 2. Tap the app you to the Google Play Help Web page. Navigation Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 172
Location feature: 1. Press and tap > Settings > Location services. 2. Tap Use GPS satellites. A green checkmark indicates the a category name (such as pizza, steak, burger), a business name (Samsung, Sprint), or a Google friend who is sharing their location. Applications and Entertainment 158 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 173
setting. Depending on your service plan, TeleNav may require a monthly subscription. Contact Sprint for information and pricing. Some features may be Press and tap > . 2. Select an option and follow the onscreen instructions to take advantage of TeleNav's full suite of features. Drive To lets - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 174
of names or category options such as Food/ Coffee, Gas Stations, Gas by Price, Banks/ATMs, WiFi Spots, Parking Lots, Hotels & Motels, Movie Theaters, Enter an address or business in the search bar, and then tap Done. Note: A 2D map is a flat representation of your projected driving directions. A 3D - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 175
the location address. Using a Local Business Category The Samsung GALAXY Note II can also cross-reference your current location with local business by tapping an onscreen entry such as: Food/Coffee, Gas Stations, Gas by Price, Banks/ATMs, WiFi Spots, Hospitals, etc. Entries with more than one - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 176
choice. 3. Tap Share. Choose from: Select from Contacts or Enter Phone Number. 4. Tap Done and then tap Send to complete the delivery process. TeleNav information registered with the service. • Name: allows you to alter the current first and last name registered with the service. • Email: allows - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 177
(provided by GPS communication to your phone) to provide various location-based services. 1. Press and tap > (Navigation). 2. Read the onscreen disclaimer and search for matching locations in your area. • Type destination to manually enter a destination address. • Go home to set your home - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 178
Install, and then tap Accept & download. 5. When the download has completed, tap Open. To open the app from the home screen, tap > (Sprint Music Plus). Using Sprint Music Plus 1. Press and tap > (Sprint Music Plus). 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Applications and Entertainment 164 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 179
that can play music files. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC download. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer. 1. Press and tap > (Play Music). 2. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 180
help information. Listening to Music You can listen to music by using your phone's built-in speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset. Press the volume keys on the side of the phone to activate onscreen volume control and then touch and drag on the scale to - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 181
you reach the end of the list (unless you choose a repeat option). Otherwise, playback stops only if you stop it, even when you switch applications. Note: If you navigate away from the Now playing screen in the Music application, the Now Playing bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Displaying - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 182
. • Refresh: allows you to refresh music from Google Play. • Download via Wi-Fi only: allows you to reduce data charges by only downloading music via Wi-Fi. • Download queue: allows you to display the songs currently downloading. • Nexus Q settings: allows you to navigate to the Internet or - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 183
then tap Accept & download. 5. When the download has completed, tap Open. To open the app from the home screen, tap > (Sprint TV & Movies). Note: The first time you launch the app, you may be prompted for an update. Tap Update and follow the onscreen instructions. Applications and Entertainment - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 184
display channel options. 3. Tap an entry to select a channel from the Sprint TV listings or to select an available category. The first time you Samsung's AllShare Play makes staying connected easy. Accessing AllShare Play Configuring AllShare Play Settings Setting Up Web Storage Sharing Files - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 185
Confirm you have already logged in to your Samsung account. There should be no icon in the continue and return to the main AllShare Play screen. Note: If the main screen still shows a Sign in devices. Setting up web services: allows you to set up external Web services by signing in to external - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 186
the currently active and associated Samsung account password. Tap Locking files and share them on the "Cloud". Note: If you are using another Web storage service, log into that service first before using AllShare Play. 1. Press and tap > . 2. Tap and then tap the media file you want to share. Note - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 187
once. This opens the image in the preview window. Note: To select multiple images, touch and hold an image on a target device, such as an Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc. 2. On your phone, press and tap the file currently stored on your services' servers. 5. Tap an available onscreen file, image - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 188
Note: At this stage your device is requesting access to share media with the external source. 7. the markup as you make it. Starting a Group Cast Session You can share many types of files using Group Cast. 1. Connect all the devices to the same Wi-Fi® network. Applications and Entertainment 174 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 189
2. Press and tap > > sdcard. Find the presentation that you want to share in your files. Touch and hold the file and then tap . 3. Tap Group Cast and then tap OK at the Notification screen. 4. Create a PIN for your Group Cast session. Enter your desired PIN - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 190
the same Notification message shown in Step 2. 6. Tap OK. As long as the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi access point, the file name should be shown as the name of the Group Cast in their list Flipboard The Flipboard application creates a personalized digital magazine out of everything - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 191
created profile. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Media Hub Samsung Media Hub is your one stop Note: You must have the Samsung Account application installed and registered prior to using Media Hub. Important! You must be using an active Wi-Fi/4G connection to preview and download a media file - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 192
. The media is stored to the My Media folder. 7. Tap Pay and then tap Download. Note: You cannot tap Pay until you have stored credit card information or a Media Hub voucher. Media Hub Notices The following information outlines notices regarding the use of Media Hub. ● Any media item (Media - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 193
downloaded and saved onto the SD card. ● Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in networks where there is a weak signal. ● You may begin watching downloaded any media content downloaded from Media Hub through any output on your mobile phone, including All Share. NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 194
with quick access to NASCAR-specific news, photos, and driver stats. You can also customize alerts for new information such as ALL NASCAR News, Sprint Cup News, etc. Tweets lets you receive the latest Twitter updates, including those for My Driver, Media, Track, MSC, and MSC Friends. Paper Artist - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 195
display icon labels. About to view the software version number, software creator, Web address, and creator's email address. tap the shop icon to browse the full catalog. 3. Read the Google Play Terms of Service and tap Accept. 4. Sweep the screen to the left or right to view Categories, - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 196
Services (Sprint 3G) 4G Services number of factors, including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Check the Wireless Network Status Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network Sprint Connections Optimizer Note: The Sprint - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 197
panel down and tap Wi-Fi to enable or disable Wi-Fi. Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are can use the show password option to display the password as you enter it. To manually add a new network connection: 1. Tap Add Wi-Fi network. 2. Enter the - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 198
, status, speed, signal strength, and other details. Note: If you want to remove the phone's wireless network Fi. Detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed. To manually scan for available Wi-Fi networks, on the Wi-Fi at the same time. The Sprint Connections Optimizer works by searching for available " - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 199
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 [email protected] as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 200
changes to your services, you must then update the profile on your phone. 1. Press and tap > Settings > System update. 2. Tap Update Profile. Launch a www.sprint.com/4G and click the See the coverage map link from the bottom of the page. Note: If 4G service is not included in your service plan - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 201
Sprint 3G data and voice service is available and active. 4G is turned On but there is no 4G coverage (disconnected from network). 3G unavailable - 4G Available - No 3G data available. Sprint Storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates for - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 202
the main settings menu, and then tap Security. 4. Tap Trusted credentials and then tap your preferred System and User credentials. You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. Add a VPN Connection - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 203
and websites during a data session is easy once you have learned a few basics. Note: Before you access the SprintWeb home page, you may be asked to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number and tap OK. Entering your phone number is not required for access to other Web pages. Scrolling As with other - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 204
Pinching and Zooming Zooming in and out on a Web page can be done now without the need of an onscreen zoom tool. Just use your fingers to pinch in or spread out on the screen. To zoom in: 1. Place your thumb and index finger on the screen. 2. Expand them outward (spread) to zoom in. To zoom out: 1. - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 205
Share page: allows you to share the page using Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, S Note, or Wi-Fi Direct. Find on page: allows your display. Downloads: displays the download history. Print: allows you to print the screen or Web page on a Samsung printer using Wi - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 206
address. As you type the address, if your desired website appears within the suggested sites list, tap the entry to begin surfing. 2. Tap Go. Note: Not all websites are viewable on your phone. Adjust Browser Settings You can change the page settings for your browser, including default zoom level - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 207
cookies: Allows sites that require cookies, to save and read cookies from your phone. • Clear all cookie data: Deletes all current browser cookie files. • Remember form data: Allows the phone to store data from any previously filled out forms. Remove the checkmark to disable this function. • Clear - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 208
• Enable plug-ins: Allows the download of plug-ins such as Adobe Flash. • Default storage: Allows you to set your default storage to Phone or Memory Card. • Website settings: View advanced settings . • Full screen: allows you to access Full screen mode and hide the status bar. Web and Data 194 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 209
If you select Other, enter a URL for the new home page and tap OK. Create Bookmarks Make browsing easier by setting up and using custom bookmarks. 1. From any open Web page, tap . Three tabs are revealed: Bookmarks: Displays a list of your current Web bookmarks. History: Displays a record of - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 210
4. Tap Add bookmark and then tap Save to add the selected entry to your current list of bookmarks. - or - 1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above. 2. Tap the star icon adjacent to a website address and then tap Save. The star now turns gold. This adds the "starred" website to your current Bookmarks list. Tip: - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 211
a Picture Review Screen Close the Camera Open the Camera Follow the below procedure to access your phone's camera. ► To open the camera in photo mode and take photos, press (Camera). Viewfinder Screen You'll find the following controls on the Viewfinder screen. and tap > Camera and Video 197 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 212
or video chat. ● (Flash): Tap to switch between various camera flash modes. ● (Shooting mode): allows you to set the mode type for image output. access the menu panel and lets you change the camera settings. Note: You can customize the onscreen shortcuts on the left side of the screen. Touch - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 213
. Take a Picture You can take high-resolution pictures using your phone's 8.0 MP digital camera. 1. From the main Home screen, tap to activate the camera mode. Note: The main Home screen initially contains the Camera icon. If you delete it, or if you want to access the camera from another Home - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 214
Draw on image: allows you to add an image file that can be written upon. Tap Done to complete the note. Copy to clipboard: allows you to copy updated picture or tap Cancel to discard the editing process. Advanced edit: launches the photo editor application. This application can be downloaded - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 215
files details such as Title, Type, Date taken, Album, Location, Latitude, Longitude, Size, Resolution, Orientation, Manufacturer, Model, Flash, to activate camcorder mode. 3. Select a recording mode: Normal, Limit for MMS, Slow motion, or Fast motion. 4. Holding the phone in landscape mode, use the - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 216
or video chat. Flash: allows you to set the flash options to Off, On, or Auto flash. Shooting mode: allows you to set the shooting mode. Choose from the following and then adding additional images to itself. The guide box lets you view the area wherein the second part of the panoramic picture should - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 217
with your friends. • HDR: takes pictures in HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode to increase image detail. • Buddy photo share: uses face recognition from pictures , 400, or 800. Use a lower ISO number to make your camera less sensitive to light, a higher ISO number to take photos with less light, or Auto - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 218
configure the default storage location for images or videos as either Phone or Memory card (if inserted). Reset: allows you to reset all camera or camcorder camcorder settings. You can also switch between photo and video modes from the camcorder screen. Change Advanced Settings To change the - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 219
: allows you to set the flash options to Off or On. Recording mode: allows you to set the recording mode to either Normal (limited only by the default storage location for images or videos as either Phone or Memory card (if inserted). Reset: allows you to reset all camera or camcorder settings to - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 220
placed in the All downloads album. While viewing pictures in the Gallery, you will see thumbnails for additional albums on the left side of the screen. Simply tap an album to view the photos or videos in that album. Note: Depending on the number of pictures stored on the microSD card, it may take - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 221
picture or video. Options may include: Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, Picasa, S Note, Wi-Fi Direct, and YouTube. out. See Touchscreen Navigation. Watch Video The screen automatically switches to landscape mode when you play a video. Use the onscreen controls to play, pause - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 222
Rotate right. The rotated picture is saved in your default storage location as a copy. Crop a Photo The crop your photos, follow the below procedures. Note: This menu item may not be available for all photos. 1. Press and tap > . 2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 223
Samsung Apps. Note: You must sign in to your Samsung account before accessing Samsung apps. 1. Press and tap > . 2. Tap Search, enter "photo editor", and tap . 3. Tap Photo Editor to display details, and then tap Get to download allows you to crop a photo to customize a size. Color: allows you - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 224
your photo to your gallery. Share via: allows you to share your photo via Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Facebook, Flipboard, Gmail, Google+, Group Cast, Messaging, Picasa videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file attachments in your email. 1. Press and tap > . 2. Tap the - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 225
> Gmail or Email. 5. Compose your message and then tap or . Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the default email > Bluetooth. In the next few steps, you'll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the receiving Bluetooth phone so the files can - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 226
information, see Google+. Share Photos on Picasa You need to be signed in to a Google Account to upload pictures to the Picasa™ photo organizing service. 1. Press and tap > . 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Select the photos you want to share. 4. Touch - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 227
6. Tap Upload. For more information, see YouTube. Camera and Video 213 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 228
many of your phone's productivity-enhancing features. Calendar Alarm & Timer Calculator S Note S Suggest Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer My Files Dropbox Voice Services Bluetooth Kies Air microSD Card Update Your Phone Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 229
the Calendar screen. (To display the view options in portrait mode, tap in the upper-right corner.) Choose from Year, Samsung Calendar pulls calendar information from your Samsung account. The email address listed under Samsung from within Microsoft® Outlook®. Note: Some of the previous options - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 230
or tap Customize to enter your own reminder time. Customize allows you to manually enter a desired number. Tap Set to complete the custom assignment. 14 event. 17. Tap to the right of Notes to add an S Note file as an attachment. For more information, see S Note. 18. Tap to the right of Images - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 231
● By playing the assigned ringtone. ● By showing the Alert screen. Event Reminders When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, there are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: ● By playing a short beep. ● By indicating an icon within the Status bar. To view - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 232
List view shows a list of all your 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. Week View Week view displays a chart of the - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 233
AM or PM button to change the value. Tap Save when finished. Note: The number of hours and minutes left before the alarm goes off is briefly displayed onscreen sample. Tap Go to My Files to select a music or other audio file from your library. Tap OK to accept the ringtone assignment. - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 234
location. Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on then follow the onscreen instructions to enter a location. 10. Tap Snooze to set a Duration (3, 5, 10, 15, numbers by tapping the onscreen keyboard. 3. Touch and hold C to clear all numbers. S Note Use this application to create notes - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 235
and then follow the onscreen instructions. S Suggest The S Suggest application provides onscreen recommendations for applications that are specifically supported and made for use on your phone. Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 236
on your account. Update a file to your Dropbox on your computer, and it's automatically updated to the same folder on your other devices. Download the Dropbox Desktop Application Accessing Dropbox on Your Phone Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox Download the Dropbox Desktop Application - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 237
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. Note - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 238
to read the Terms of Service and tap Agree to continue. 2. Navigate through the following onscreen tutorial screens by reading the information and tapping Next, or tap Skip to continue without reading the information. 3. Wake up the application by repeating the phrase Hi Galaxy. Note: The wake-up - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 239
file up to one minute long and then immediately share it using AllShare, Messaging, Gmail, or via Bluetooth card 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 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 240
slider to move it into the ON position to turn Bluetooth on. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on and off through the Notifications panel. Drag the Notifications panel down and tap Bluetooth to enable or disable Bluetooth. Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 241
or car kit. It's the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands-free devices. To listen to music with your headset or car kit, the headset or car kit must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the on-off slider to turn - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 242
Bluetooth Device Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your phone from a Bluetooth device. Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device 1. Press and tap > Settings > Bluetooth. 2. In the Bluetooth to: ● Images and videos ● Calendar events ● Contacts ● Audio files Tools and Calendar 228 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 243
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 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 244
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 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 245
● For a vCard contact file, if there are multiple vCard files on your storage card, you can choose to import one, send SMS messages from your PC. Note: To sync your device to your PC it is highly recommended that you install Samsung Kies which is available at www.samsung.com/kies (for Windows/Mac). - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 246
Bookmarks Messages/Call Log/Contacts File Explorer Language settings 13. To exit the Kies air application, tap Stop on your device and then close out the Web browser on your computer. microSD Card A microSDTM (Secure Digital) microSD card is an optional accessory that allows you to store - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 247
could cause data loss and damage your phone. Note: microSD memory cards include capacities of up to 2GB. microSDHC™ memory card types can range from 4GB to up to 32GB. microSDXC™ memory card types can include capacities greater than 32GB. This device supports a memory card of up to a 64GB. View the - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 248
the microSD Card. Update Your Phone From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the Settings > About Phone menu. Update Your Phone Firmware Update Your Android Operating System Update Your Profile Update Your PRL Update Your Phone - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 249
to manually synchronize downloaded Google applications and choose the one you wish to reinstall. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. As an added precaution, to preserve any data on your microSD card, please remove it from your phone prior to starting the update process Update Your Phone Firmware - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 250
your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone. 1. Press and tap > Settings > System Update > Update Profile. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly, use this feature - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 251
1. Press and tap > Settings > System Update > Update PRL. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Tools and Calendar 237 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 252
- ► Call Sprint Worldwide Customer support at 1-888-226-7212. Enable Global Roaming Mode Your phone is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service, meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA network or GSM/UMTS network - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 253
be forwarded to your Sprint voicemail. You will need to be sure your voicemail box is already set up and that you know your voicemail password. Note: In India, Sprint voicemail is not available while roaming on the GSM network; it does work while on the CDMA network. Sprint Worldwide Service 239 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 254
Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number Access Your Voicemail Voicemail Troubleshooting Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number To simplify accessing your Sprint Voicemail while travelling, you can set up your voicemail access number as a Contacts entry. This will make it faster and easier to access your - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 255
the Web when travelling, you may need to manually select the carrier that provides Sprint service in your location. You can find a list of carriers for each country where GSM data service is offered at sprint.com/sww. Then, follow the instructions below to select the appropriate carrier network on - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 256
under certain conditions. Before contacting Sprint Worldwide Customer Support, note the message, numeric code, and the conditions under which it appeared. The following table lists and describes the status messages. Status Messages Number Not in Service User Not Available User Not Authorized - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 257
Fail Wrong PIN PIN Blocked. Call Your Provider Insert SIM Check SIM Card An operational fault was detected with your phone. Note the numeric code, turn your phone off, and contact Sprint Customer Service. You have entered an incorrect SIM PIN number. You have only three attempts to enter your PIN - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 258
reached from a landline phone at 1-817-698-4199. Access or connection fees may apply. The toll free numbers below can also be used to contact Sprint Worldwide Customer Support in the following countries: Country Caribbean (Anguila, Barbados, Cayman Islands, and Dominica) France Germany Italy Mexico - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 259
, 106 Settings, 106 TalkBack, 107 Accessory Jack, 11 Account Manage, 7 Services, 8 Account Passwords, 7 Accounts, 126 Add new, 102 Email, 130 Gmail, 127 Google, 126 Set Up, 102 Social Network, 148 Accounts and Sync, 102 Activation, 3, 110 Air View, 17 Airplane Mode, 60 Alarm & Timer, 219 AllShare - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 260
Photo Editor, 208 Settings, 202 Take Pictures, 197 Viewing Pictures, 206 Charger/Accessory Jack, 11 Clock, 219 Contacts, 113 Add, 115 Adding Entries to Your from, 40 Save a Number, 117 Share, 125 Synchronize, 121 Corporate Email Creation, 131 Credentials, 96 Data, 189 Data Services, 185 Password, 7 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 261
call from, 41 Emergency Numbers, 41 Encryption, 95 Enhanced 911 (E911), 42 Enter Text, 29 Entertainment, 197 Extended Home Screen, 25 Face and Voice Unlock, 91 Face Unlock, 90 Facebook, 148 Adding Your Friends to your Contacts, 123 Favorites, 123 Firmware Update, 111 Flash, 12 Flick, 20 Flipboard - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 262
, 42 Reject, 43 Input Method Changing, 98 International Dialing, 72 Keyboard, 99 Samsung, 99 T9 Trace, 99 Touchscreen, 29 Kies Air, 231 Kies via Wi-Fi Google, 157 Telenav, 159 Media Hub, 177 Memory, 83 Internal, 84 SD Card, 84 Messaging, 126, 140 Options, 145 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, 131 MMS - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 263
My Files, 222 NASCAR Mobile Cup, 179 Navigation, 157 Nearby Devices, 65 NFC, 64 North American Dialing, 71, 72, 75 Notification Icons, 28 Notifications, 77 Password Unlock, 92 Phone, 39 Layout, 10 Navigation, 18 Phone Calls Emergency numbers, 41 From email messages, 41 From text messages, 41 Make - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 264
, 104 Using, 13 S Suggest, 221 S Voice, 224 Samsung Keyboard, 99 ABC Mode, 33 Changing the Input Type, 32, 35 Enabling, 30 Symbol/Numeric Mode, 33 Screen Unlock Face, 90 Face and Voice, 91 Motion, 90 Screen Unlock Password, 92 Screen Unlock PIN, 92 SD Card, 232 Format, 85 Insert, 232 Remove, 233 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 265
Feedback, 78 Speaker, 11 Speakerphone Visual Voicemail, 48 Speed Dialing, 53 Spread, 22 Sprint 411, 8 Sprint Hotspot Activation, 58, 59 Router Name, 59 Security, 59 Settings, 59 Sprint Music, 164 Sprint Operator Services, 9 Sprint TV & Movies, 169 Status Icons, 27 Storage Settings, 83 Swipe, 19 T9 - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 266
TRS, 73 TTY Mode, 72 Turn Phone On, 17 Typing, 29 Update Android Operating System, 236 Firmware, 234 PRL, 236 Profile, 236 Update Firmware, 111 Update PRL, 110 Update Profile, 110 USB Install, 1 Videos Record, 201 Sharing, 210 Visual Voicemail, 44 Configure options, 46 Enable Speakerphone, 48 Listen - Samsung SPH-L900 | User Manual Ver.lj1_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 267
Wi-Fi Direct, 58 YouTube, 149, 212 Zoom, 22 Index 253
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