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Check the Wireless Network Status, Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network, Sprint Connections Optimizer

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Check the Wireless Network Status The following information is designed to help you check your wireless connection. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the wireless network that the phone is currently connected to. You will see a message box showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and other details. Note: If you want to remove the phone's wireless network settings, tap Forget on this window. You will need to enter the settings again if you want to connect to this wireless network. 3. The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a glance: Wi-Fi is connected and active. Wi-Fi active but there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP). Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network The following information is designed to help you connect your device to a different Wi-Fi network. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Wi-Fi.  Detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed. To manually scan for available Wi-Fi networks, on the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Scan. 2. Tap another Wi-Fi network to connect to it. Note: If the wireless network you want to connect to is not in the list of detected networks, scroll down the screen, and tap Add network. Enter the wireless network settings and tap Save. Sprint Connections Optimizer The Sprint Connections Optimizer is a tool that automatically selects the best mobile network for your phone, including "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. The Sprint Connections Optimizer helps you manage and enhance your data experience by finding and connecting to "remembered" Wi-Fi networks on your phone. Remembered Wi-Fi networks are networks with which you have previously chosen to connect. Active Wi-Fi connections may offer improved performance and generally improve battery life while allowing you to talk on the phone and use data at the same time. The Sprint Connections Optimizer works by searching for available "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. If you do not leave your Wi-Fi Web and Data 184

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Get Started	15
Your Phone at a Glance	15
Set Up Your Phone	15
Activate Your Phone	17
Complete the Setup Screens	18
Set Up Voicemail	20
Sprint Account Information and Help	21
Sprint Account Passwords	21
Manage Your Account	21
Sprint Support Services	22
Phone Basics	24
Your Phone’s Layout	24
Key Functions	25
S Pen Overview	26
Understanding the S Pen	26
Removing the S Pen from your Phone	27
Using the S Pen	27
Screen Capture	30
Air View	31
Turn Your Phone On and Off	31
Turn Your Screen On and Off	31
Touchscreen Navigation	32
Your Home Screen	36
Home Screen Overview	37
Creating Shortcuts	37
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts	38
Adding and Removing Widgets	39
Extended Home Screens	39
Recently Used Applications	40
Status Bar	41
Enter Text	43
Touchscreen Keyboards	43
Text Input Methods	44
Google Voice Typing	45
Samsung Keyboard Input Options	46
Samsung Keyboard Options	47
Swype Input Options	49
Swype Text Entry Options	50
Tips for Editing Text	52
Phone Calls	53
Make Phone Calls	53
Call Using the Keypad	53
Call from Logs	54
Call from Contacts	54
Call a Number in a Text Message	55
Call a Number in an Email Message	55
Call Emergency Numbers	55
Receive Phone Calls	56
Answer an Incoming Call	56
Mute the Ringing Sound	56
Reject an Incoming Call	57
Reject a Call with a Text Message	57
Voicemail (Traditional)	57
Set Up Voicemail Through the Phone App	57
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages	58
Voicemail Notification	58
Visual Voicemail	58
Set Up Visual Voicemail	59
Review Visual Voicemail	59
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages	60
Configure Visual Voicemail Options	60
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings	61
Automatically Enable the Speakerphone	62
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu	62
Edit the From Name via the Voicemail Menu	63
Record a Visual Voicemail Message	63
Phone Call Options	63
Dialing Options	64
Caller ID	64
Call Waiting	64
3-way Calling	65
Call Forwarding	65
In-call Options	66
Speed Dialing	67
Logs	68
View Logs	68
Logs Options	68
Clear Logs	69
Settings	70
Wi-Fi Settings	71
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings	71
Wi-Fi Direct	72
Hotspot Settings	72
Bluetooth Settings	73
Data Usage Settings	73
More Settings	74
Airplane Mode	74
Mobile Networks	75
Tethering	76
VPN	76
Roaming	77
NFC	78
S Beam	78
Nearby Devices	79
AllShare Cast	79
Kies via Wi-Fi®	80
Call Settings	82
Call Rejection	83
Set Reject Messages	83
Ringtones and Keypad Tones	83
Call Alert	84
Call Answering/Ending	84
Auto Screen Off During Calls	84
Accessory Settings for Call	85
My Call Sound	85
Use Extra Volume for Calls	85
Increase Volume in Pocket	85
Additional Settings	86
US Dialing	86
International Dialing	86
TTY Mode	86
DTMF Tones	87
Voicemail Settings	88
Voice Privacy	89
Home Screen Mode	89
Blocking mode	89
Sound Settings	90
Volume	90
Vibration Intensity	90
Device Ringtone	91
Device Vibration	91
Default Notifications	91
Sound and Vibration	91
System Sound Settings	92
Display Settings	92
Wallpaper	93
LED Indicator	94
Page Buddy	94
Screen Mode	95
Brightness	95
Auto-Rotate Screen	95
Screen Timeout	95
Smart Rotation	96
Smart Stay	96
Font Style	96
Font Size	96
Touch Key Light Duration	96
Display Battery Percentage	97
Auto Adjust Screen Tone	97
Storage Settings	97
Device Memory	97
SD Card	98
Power Saving Settings	99
Battery Settings	100
Battery Use	100
Application Manager	101
Manage Applications	101
Running Services	101
Memory Use	102
Location Services Settings	102
Use Wireless Networks	102
Use GPS Satellites	102
Location and Google Search	103
Lock Screen	103
Screen Lock	103
Screen Lock: Swipe	104
Screen Lock: Motion	104
Screen Lock: Face Unlock	104
Screen Lock: Face and Voice Unlock	105
Screen Lock: Pattern	105
What if I Forget My Pattern?	106
Screen Lock: PIN	106
Screen Lock: Password	106
Disable the Screen Lock	107
Lock Screen Options	107
Popup Note on Lock Screen	108
Owner Information	108
Security Settings	108
Encrypt Device	109
Encrypt SD card	109
Make Passwords Visible	109
Device Administrators	110
Unknown Sources	110
Trusted Credentials	110
Install from Device Storage	111
Clear Credentials	111
One-Handed Operation Settings	111
Language and Input Settings	112
Language	112
Default Input Method	112
Google Voice Typing Settings	113
Samsung Keyboard Settings	113
Swype Settings	113
Voice Search	113
Text-to-Speech Output	114
Pointer Speed	114
Cloud	115
Backup and Reset Settings	115
Add Account Settings	116
Motion Settings	117
S Pen Settings	118
Accessory Settings	119
Date and Time Settings	119
Accessibility Settings	120
TalkBack Settings	121
Developer Options Settings	122
Activate this Device	124
System Update Settings	124
Update PRL	124
Update Profile	124
Update Samsung Software	124
Update Firmware	125
About Device	125
Contacts	127
Get Started With Contacts	127
Access Contacts	128
The Contacts List	128
Add a Contact	129
Save a Phone Number	131
Edit a Contact	133
Add or Edit Information for a Contact	133
Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact	133
Assign a New Picture to a Contact	134
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact	134
Join a Contact	135
Delete a Contact	135
Synchronize Contacts	135
Add Entries to Your Favorites	137
Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts	137
Add Your Facebook Friends to Your Contacts	137
Create Groups	138
Share a Contact	139
Accounts and Messaging	140
Gmail / Google	140
Create a Google Account	140
Sign In to Your Google Account	141
Access Gmail	141
Send a Gmail Message	142
Read Gmail Messages	142
Reply to Gmail Messages	143
Email	144
Add an Email Account	144
Add a Corporate Email Account	145
Compose and Send Email	146
View and Reply to Email	147
Manage Your Email Inbox	148
Corporate Email Features	149
Edit Email Account Settings	150
Edit Corporate Email Account Settings	151
Delete an Email Account	153
Add the Mail Widget	154
Text Messaging and MMS	154
Compose Text Messages	154
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)	155
Save and Resume a Draft Message	156
New Messages Notification	156
Managing Message Conversations	157
Text and MMS Options	159
Social Networking Accounts	162
Facebook	162
YouTube	163
Google Talk	163
Google+	164
Google Messenger	164
Applications and Entertainment	166
DivX	166
DivX Legal Information	166
Locating Your VOD Registration Number	167
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies	167
Google Play Store App	168
Find and Install an App	169
Create a Google Checkout Account	170
Request a Refund for a Paid App	170
Open an Installed App	170
Uninstall an App	171
Get Help with Google Play	171
Navigation	171
Google Maps	171
Telenav GPS Navigation	173
Installing TeleNav GPS Navigator	173
Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator	173
Using TeleNav GPS Navigator	173
TeleNav: Getting Driving Directions	174
TeleNav: Creating a Favorites Location	175
TeleNav: Sharing a Recent Location with Others	176
TeleNav: Configuring Your Navigation Preferences	176
Google Navigation	177
Music	178
Sprint Music Plus	178
Music Player	179
Google Play Music	179
Google Play Movies & TV	183
Sprint TV & Movies	183
AllShare Play	184
Accessing AllShare Play	184
Configuring AllShare Play Settings	185
Setting Up Web Storage	186
Sharing Files via Web Storage	186
Sharing Media via AllShare Play to a Target Device	187
AllShare Play Screen Sharing via Group Cast	188
Group Cast	188
Starting a Group Cast Session	188
Flipboard	190
Media Hub	191
Creating a New Media Hub Account	191
Using Media Hub	192
Media Hub Notices	192
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile	193
Paper Artist	194
Google Play Magazines	195
Web and Data	196
Wi-Fi	196
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network	196
Check the Wireless Network Status	198
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network	198
Sprint Connections Optimizer	198
Data Services (Sprint 3G)	199
Your Data Services User Name	199
Launch a Web Connection	200
4G Services	200
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)	201
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection	201
Set Up Trusted Credential Storage	201
Add a VPN Connection	202
Connect to a VPN	202
Disconnect from a VPN	202
Browser	203
Learn to Navigate the Browser	203
Browser Menu	204
Select Text on a Web Page	205
Go to a Specific Website	206
Adjust Browser Settings	206
Reset the Browser to Default	209
Set the Browser Home Page	209
Create Bookmarks	209
Create a New Homepage	210
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen	210
Camera and Video	211
Take Pictures	211
Open the Camera	211
Viewfinder Screen	211
Take a Picture	213
Review Screen	213
Close the Camera	215
Record Videos	215
Camera Settings	216
Camcorder Settings	218
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery	220
Open Gallery	220
View Photos and Videos	221
Zoom In or Out on a Photo	221
Watch Video	221
Working with Photos	222
Photo Editor	222
Installing the Application from Samsung Apps	223
Using Photo Editor	223
Share Photos and Videos	224
Send Photos or Videos by Email	224
Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message	225
Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth	225
Share Photos or Videos on Google+	226
Share Photos on Picasa	226
Share Videos on YouTube	226
Tools and Calendar	228
Calendar	228
Add an Event to the Calendar	228
Event Alerts	230
View Events	231
Erase Events	232
Alarm & Timer	233
Calculator	234
S Note	234
S Suggest	235
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer	235
My Files	236
Dropbox	236
Download the Dropbox Desktop Application	236
Accessing Dropbox on Your Phone	237
Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox	238
Voice Services	238
S Voice	238
Voice Recorder	239
Bluetooth	239
Turn Bluetooth On or Off	240
The Bluetooth Settings Menu	240
Change the Phone Name	240
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit	241
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit	241
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device	242
Send Information Using Bluetooth	242
Receive Information Using Bluetooth	244
Kies Air	245
microSD Card	246
Insert a microSD Card	246
Remove the microSD Card	247
View the microSD Card Memory	247
Format the microSD Card	247
Unmount the microSD Card	248
Update Your Phone	248
Update Your Phone Firmware	248
Update Your Android Operating System	250
Update Your Profile	250
Update Your PRL	250
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service	252
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account	252
Enable Global Roaming Mode	252
Make and Receive Worldwide Calls	253
Sprint Voicemail Service	253
Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number	254
Access Your Voicemail	254
Voicemail Troubleshooting	255
International Data Roaming	255
Get Started With Data Services	255
Access Email and Data Services on GSM/UMTS Networks	255
Access Email and Data Services on CDMA Networks	256
Status Messages	256
Contact Sprint for Assistance	257

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Check the Wireless Network Status

The following information is designed to help you check your wireless connection.

1. Press

and tap

Settings

Wi-Fi

Tap the wireless network that the phone is currently connected to. You will see a

message box showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and other

details.

Note:

If you want to remove the phone

’s wireless network settings, tap

Forget

on this window.

You will need to enter the settings again if you want to connect to this wireless network.

The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a glance:

Wi-Fi is connected and active.

Wi-Fi active but there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access

Point (WAP).

Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network

The following information is designed to help you connect your device to a different Wi-Fi

network.

1. Press

and tap

Settings

Wi-Fi



Detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed. To manually scan for available Wi-Fi

networks, on the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap

Scan

Tap another Wi-Fi network to connect to it.

Note:

If the wireless network you want to connect to is not in the list of detected networks,

scroll down the screen, and tap

Add network

. Enter the wireless network settings and

tap

Save

Sprint Connections Optimizer

The Sprint Connections Optimizer is a tool that automatically selects the best mobile network for

your phone, including "remembered" Wi-Fi networks.

The Sprint Connections Optimizer helps you manage and enhance your data experience by

finding and connecting to "remembered" Wi-Fi networks on your phone. Remembered Wi-Fi

networks are networks with which you have previously chosen to connect. Active Wi-Fi

connections may offer improved performance and generally improve battery life while allowing

you to talk on the phone and use data at the same time. The Sprint Connections Optimizer

works by searching for available "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. If you do not leave your Wi-Fi