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- Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (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-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 2
Device ...3 Complete the Setup Application 4 Sprint Account Information and Help 5 Sprint Account Passwords 5 Manage Your Account ...5 Device Screens 18 Recently Used Applications 19 Mini App Tray ...19 Status Bar ...20 Enter Text ...21 Text Input Methods...21 Google Voice Typing ...22 Samsung - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 3
Size ...38 Quick Launch ...38 Wallpaper Settings...38 Home Screen Wallpaper 38 Lock Screen Wallpaper 39 Home and Lock Screens Wallpaper 39 Power Saving Settings...39 Storage Settings ...41 Device Memory ...41 SD Card...42 Battery Settings ...43 Application Manager ...43 Manage Applications ...43 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 4
Input Method ...52 Google Voice Typing Settings 53 Samsung Keyboard Settings 53 T9 Trace ...54 Swype Settings...54 Voice Search ...54 Text-to-speech Output 55 Pointer Speed...55 Back Up and Reset Settings 55 Backup and Restore ...56 Factory Data Reset ...56 Accessory Settings ...56 TOC iii - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 5
Mock Locations 60 Desktop Backup Password 60 User Interface Options 60 Application Options ...61 System Update Settings ...61 Update PRL ...61 Update Profile...61 Update Samsung Software 62 Update Firmware ...62 About Device ...62 Contacts ...64 Get Started With Contacts 64 Add a Contact ...66 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 6
Create a Google Account 74 Sign In to Your Google Account 75 Access Gmail ...75 Send a Gmail Message 76 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages 76 Email...77 Add an Email Account 77 Add a Corporate Email Account 78 Compose and Send Email 79 View and Reply to Email 80 Manage Your Email Inbox 80 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 7
Check the Wireless Network Status 107 Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network 107 Sprint Connections Optimizer 107 Data Services (Sprint 3G 108 Your Data Services User Name 108 Launch a Web Connection 109 4G Services ...109 Virtual Private Networks (VPN 110 Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 8
Page 114 Go to a Specific Website 114 Adjust Internet Settings 114 Reset the Internet Options to Default 117 Set the Home Page ...117 Create Bookmarks...117 Create a New Homepage 118 Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen 118 Sprint Hotspot ...119 Camera and Video ...120 Take Pictures...120 Open - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 9
138 World Clock ...138 Memo...138 S Suggest ...139 Transfer Files Between Your Device and a Computer 139 My Files ...140 Dropbox ...141 Download the Dropbox Desktop Application 141 Accessing Dropbox on Your Device 141 Bluetooth ...141 Turn Bluetooth On or Off 142 Bluetooth Settings ...142 Change - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 10
Insert a microSD Card 147 Remove a microSD Card 147 View microSD Card Memory 148 Format a microSD Card 148 Unmount a microSD Card 148 Update Your Device...149 Update the PRL ...149 Update Your Profile ...149 Update Your Samsung Software 149 Update Firmware ...149 Index ...152 TOC ix - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 11
device and Sprint service the first time. Your Device at a Glance Set Up Your Device Activate Your Device Sprint Account Information and Help Your Device at a Glance The following illustration outlines your device's primary external features and buttons. Set Up Your Device Charge the battery to - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 12
2. Plug the USB end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging Head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. Note: Your device's battery should have enough charge for the device to turn on and find a signal, and - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 13
for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the device 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-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 14
Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1- instructions to sign up for a new Google account. There will be screens to enter your first and last names, create an email address (Gmail), create a password, enter recovery information (including a backup email address and a recovery question in case - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 15
more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727. Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint device, or by phone. Online at sprint.com/mysprint ● Access your account information. Get Started 5 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 16
savers, and more. From your Sprint device ● Press > Apps > Sprint Zone to access your Sprint account, get device information and help, find recommended apps, and more. From your phone ● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727. ● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727. Get Started 6 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 17
the basic functions and features of your device. Your Device's Layout Turn Your Device On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off Touchscreen Navigation Your Home Screen Status Bar Enter Text Your Device's Layout The following illustrations outline your device's basic layout. Key Functions The following - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 18
facing Camera Lens allows you to take photos or video recordings while looking at the screen, using the Self-portrait/Self-recording options of the Camera. Top View ● on or off, turn the screen on or off, enable or disable data network mode or airplane mode, or restart the device. Device Basics 8 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 19
/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the device charger/USB cable (included). Turn Your Device On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on and off. Your screen remains blank while your device is off (unless the battery is charging). Turn Your Device On ► Press and hold - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 20
off, press the Power/Lock button. Pressing the Power/Lock button again will turn on your device screen and show the lock screen. To save battery power, the device automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. Your device will still be able to receive - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 21
Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Slide To slide means to quickly drag your finger across the screen (for example, when entering text with Swype or drawing on the screen). Device Basics 11 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 22
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. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 23
Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen by turning the device sideways. When entering text, you can turn the device sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Device Basics 13 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 24
applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Creating Shortcuts Adding and Removing Primary - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 25
Note: You can keep swiping in one direction to cycle through all home screens. The small dots at the top of the screen let you know your current position. Tip: Press to return to the main home screen from any other screen. Creating Shortcuts Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 26
Primary Shortcuts You can change any of your shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut. Note: Before replacing a primary shortcut, you must first add the replacement shortcut to the Home Screen. For more information, see Creating Shortcuts. Adding a Primary Shortcut 1. Press to display the main Home - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 27
accounts, and many other types of apps. Adding a Widget 1. Press to display the main Home screen. 2. Navigate to the desired Home screen. 3. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen. 4. Tap Apps and widgets > Widgets tab. 5. Touch and hold an available Widget to position it on the current - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 28
more. Touch and hold the icon or widget and then drag across the screen to move it from the main screen to an extended screen. To go directly to a particular screen: 1. From any home screen, pinch the screen to display thumbnail images of all screens. - or - Touch and hold an empty area of the Home - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 29
Calendar, Email, Music player, Task manager, and World clock. In some cases, these shortcuts are actually links to the part of the app you need where you can use other functions. 1. From any screen, touch icons display. at the bottom, center of the screen. The Mini App Tray 2. Touch one of the - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 30
them in any order. 1. Touch Edit at the right side of the tray to customize the Mini App Tray. 2. Touch and drag apps in and out of the tray signal) Network (roaming) 3G (data service) 4G (data service) Airplane Mode Sync Active Alarm Set Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Device Basics 20 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 31
available Download complete Downloading Connected to a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified device using AllShare Play. Wi-Fi Direct is active and configured for a direct connection to another compatible device in the same direct communication mode. Device is tethered via a supported USB - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 32
text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key Press and tap While entering text: > > Language and input > Default. ► From a screen where you can enter text, tap input method. in the Status bar, and then tap an - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 33
a screen where you can enter text, tap Samsung keyboard. in the Status bar, and then tap 2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options: If you make a mistake, tap to delete incorrect characters. Touch and hold to delete a whole word or field. Tap to change the case of - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 34
launches a brief onscreen tutorial covering the main concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to keys on the virtual QWERTY keyboards. Use Swype to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap Swype. in the Status bar, and then - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 35
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 enter. (A green check mark indicates the feature is enabled.) Reset Swype's dictionary deletes any words you have added to Swype's dictionary. - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 36
by the Swype application so it can receive program updates, language downloads, and other related features via your existing data you want to select. 3. Touch and drag one side of the slider across the screen and highlight the desired text. 4. Tap an onscreen option from the Edit text menu - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 37
content. stores the copied text. Tap this option to view and select any clipboard Device Basics 27 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 38
Storage Settings Battery Settings Application Manager Accounts and Sync Settings Location Services Settings Security Settings Language and Input Settings Back Up and Reset Settings Accessory Settings Date and Time Settings Accessibility Settings Developer Options Settings System Update Settings - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 39
Wi-Fi Settings The Wi-Fi settings menu lets you control your device's Wi-Fi settings. Your device lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi for high-speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your device's Wi-Fi features and settings, see Wi-Fi. ► Press and tap > when Wi-Fi is - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 40
view files received via Bluetooth. Data Usage Settings From this screen you can view the Mobile or Wi-Fi data usage. Tap Show Wi-Fi usage to display the Wi-Fi tab. The data usage displays as a visual (chart) with a is measured by your device. Your service provider may account for data usage - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 41
> > More settings > Mobile networks > Network mode. 2. Tap your preferred network mode. Choose from LTE/CDMA or CDMA. Connections optimizer 1. Press and tap optimizer. > > More settings > Mobile networks > Connections 2. Tap the check box next to Sprint Connections Optimizer to find and connect - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 42
data connection by using the device's wireless data services and a wired USB connection or a separate Bluetooth connection. Before attempting a tethered connection: ● Go to www.samsung.com and visit the SPH-P500 Product page, where you can navigate to the Download Center to obtain this driver. ● The - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 43
-Fi Direct mode is On, Wi-Fi Direct is on displays in the Status bar. Note: The target device must also have Wi-Fi Direct service active and VPN If you want to send and receive email messages through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) account (such as Outlook), or if you wish to use your device - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 44
to allow. 9. Tap Not-allowed devices list and then select the connected devices you would like to exclude. 10. Tap Download to and then select the destination of any downloaded (shared) content. Choose from USB storage (device) or SD card. 11. Tap Upload from other devices and then select the - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 45
to access only the home area mobile network, which is the Nationwide Sprint Network. This option also prevents roaming on other networks. Automatic to seek service on the Nationwide Sprint Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the device searches for an alternate system. Roaming Settings - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 46
assign the volume levels. You can adjust the media volume in standby mode by using the volume button on the top of your device. Default Notifications Touch Sounds When enabled, sounds play when you touch the screen to make selections. 1. Press and tap > > Sound. 2. Tap the checkbox to - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 47
increase battery life. Brightness Screen Timeout Auto-rotate Screen Font Style Font Size Quick Launch Brightness Adjust your screen's brightness 30 minutes. Auto-rotate Screen The Auto-rotate Screen feature can be manually enabled to change the orientation for all screens when rotation is detected. - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 48
screen You can change or remove Quick Launch key (the default is screen capture). 1. Press and tap > > Display. 2. Tap Quick set the Wallpaper for your Home screen, Lock screen, or both. Wallpapers consist of Home Screen Wallpaper Lock Screen Wallpaper Home and Lock Screens Wallpaper Home Screen - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 49
assign wallpaper preferences by pressing and holding a spot on a Home screen and selecting Set wallpaper for Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. Power Saving Settings Control your device's data delivery and battery usage through this settings menu. Active applications, light levels - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 50
device to switch to power saving mode when the battery is low. 3. Choose from the following options to customize the settings: CPU power saving: allows you to limit the maximum performance of the CPU. Screen power saving: allows you to lower the screen power level. Learn about power saving - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 51
. Audio (music, ringtones, podcasts) Audio displays the amount of memory occupied by any audible files. Downloads Downloads displays the amount of memory occupied by files downloaded from an email account, the Internet, or other outside sources. Miscellaneous files Miscellaneous files displays - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 52
SD Card Your device lets you use a microSD™ (also referred to as a memory card) to expand available memory space. This section provides information about mounting, unmounting and formatting it. ► Press and tap > > Storage. Total Space Total space indicates the total size of the currently - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 53
device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. At 5% of charge capacity, the device sounds an audible alert, displays a critical charge icon, and then turns off. Battery Use Use the battery settings menu to view what apps or - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 54
-party applications: 1. Press and tap > > Application manager. 2. Tap the third-party application, and from the Application info screen, tap Uninstall. Running Services This service efficiently manages power consumption and processor/memory resources. Processes can be stopped until the device is - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 55
and sync. 2. Tap Add account and tap an account type. Samsung account, Dropbox, Email, Facebook (for syncing), Google, LDAP, and Microsoft network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off will disable the GPS - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 56
is active or in use. Use GPS Satellites Use the following steps to enable your device's GPS location feature. 1. Press and tap > > Location services. 2. Tap Use GPS satellites. A green checkmark indicates the GPS location feature is enabled. Location and Google Search This option allows you to - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 57
lock > Face unlock. 3. Tap Set it up, find a location with mid-strength lighting (not too bright or too dim), and tap Continue. 4. Face the screen toward yourself, hold the device at eye level, and position your face within the boundaries of the dotted oval. Note: If the device cannot detect - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 58
, you can unlock your device with the backup PIN you set up with your unlock pattern. To unlock the tablet using a PIN code: 1. Tap Forgot pattern? (located at the bottom of the screen). 2. Tap Type PIN code and enter the backup PIN you set up when you created your lock pattern. 3. Tap - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 59
password after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. Disable the Screen Lock 1. Press and tap > > Security. 2. Tap Screen lock, provide your security information, and then tap None. If you fail to enter the correct password after five attempts - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 60
Password screen lock protection represents the highest level of security; therefore, you must setup a screen lock if you mis-typed the password or used the wrong case? When enabled, you can see your entry. This feature factory settings. ● Automatically locking the device. ● Restoring factory settings - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 61
to remove the current administrator. Unknown Sources This feature allows you to download and install applications from sources other than Google PlayTM Store. 1. Press credential storage of all contents and reset the password. 1. Press and tap > 2. Tap Clear credentials. Settings > Security - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 62
Tap Language and tap either English or Español. All menus are then updated to the new language. Default Input Method The following procedure allows you to and input. 2. Tap Default, and then select Samsung keyboard or Swype. - or - 1. From a screen where you can enter text, touch 2. Tap an - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 63
offensive words: allows you to hide recognized offensive words. Samsung Keyboard Settings The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard. 1. Press and tap (US) or Español. Predictive text enables predictive text entry mode. This must be enabled to gain access to the advanced settings. Tap - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 64
launches a brief onscreen tutorial covering the main concepts related to the Samsung keyboard. Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to 2. Tap (adjacent to the Swype field) to display the Swype settings screen. For information about Swype, see Swype. Voice Search The Voice Search feature - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 65
to-speech feature sounds like on your device when activated. • Driving mode: allows new notifications to be automatically read aloud. Pointer Speed This Reset Settings Your device's Privacy menu includes the Factory Data Reset option. This option lets you reset your device to the original factory - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 66
> Backup and reset > Factory data reset. 2. Read the onscreen reset information. 3. Tap Reset device. 4. If necessary, enter your password and tap Delete all. The device resets to the factory default settings automatically and when finished displays the Home screen. Accessory Settings Configure - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 67
date information from the network. In cases where you are not in network coverage, you can use Date and time settings to manually set the date and time. You and improve accessibility for users with vision or hearing issues. This service is able to collect all the text you type, including personal - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 68
all ringer volumes or not to provide voice feedback during silent or vibrate mode. Speak when screen is off: instructs the TalkBack program to provide voice feedback when the screen is off. Speak caller ID: instructs the TalkBack program to provide voice feedback for caller ID. Settings 58 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 69
instructs the TalkBack program to provide voice feedback through Bluetooth connections when available. Sound feedback: allow you to enable sound feedback when you touch the screen. Sound volume: allows you to customize tablet when using it as a development tool displays in this field. Settings - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 70
box next to each option to enable: Strict mode: Makes the screen flash when applications perform long operations on the main thread screen. Show touches: Displays touch interactions on the screen. Show screen updates: Areas of the screen flash when they update. Show CPU usage: Screen - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 71
features. Update PRL Update Profile Update Samsung Software Update Firmware Update PRL This option allows you to download and update the preferred roaming list (PRL) automatically. 1. Press and tap > > System Update > Update PRL. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Update Profile This - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 72
System Update > Update Samsung Software. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Update Firmware Once you have backed up all your data, use the Update Firmware option to update your device firmware. 1. Press and tap > > System Update. 2. Tap Update Firmware. Your device automatically downloads and - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 73
facts as well as Google Terms of Service, Terms of Service for Android-powered Devices, and much more pertinent information as a reference. ► Press and tap > > About device > Legal information. Settings 63 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 74
, or a Corporate (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) contact. ● Device contacts are stored locally on the device. Note: If the device is ever reset to its factory default parameters, locally stored contacts (device contacts) can be lost. ● Google contacts are shared with your existing Google account and - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 75
main contacts list options. Delete contacts: erases the currently selected contact or contacts. Merge with Samsung account: allows you to join your device contacts with an existing Samsung account. Merge with Google: allows you to join your device contacts with an existing Google account - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 76
2. From the top of the screen, tap . 3. Tap a destination for the contact, such as Google, Samsung account, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or the number, from Mobile, Home, Work, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, Custom (add your own label), or Callback. Tap to add another Phone number field or - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 77
field to select a label for the address, from Home, Work, Other, or Custom (add your own label). Tap to add another address field or tap to your new contact: Events: tap to add a Birthday, Anniversary, Other, or Custom. Groups: assign the contact to Not assigned, Co-workers, Family, or Friends - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 78
Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap Edit. 3. Tap any field you want to change or add. See Add a Contact. 4. Add or edit the information, and then tap Save. Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact Adding a picture to a contact entry creates a more personal and easily recognized - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 79
be signed into your account via the device. With syncing, any Contacts entries (with phone numbers, email addresses, pictures, etc.) are updated and synced with your device. For more information about syncing existing managed accounts. To synchronize Gmail contacts: 1. Press and tap > > Accounts - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 80
Web Albums, Picasa must be downloaded through your Gmail credentials. 4. Tap to return to the previous screen. To synchronize Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync , your list has not been updated, repeat steps 2-3. Note: Your Contacts tab then reflects any updated Contact information. Note: Syncing of - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 81
Touch and hold the entry name from the Contacts tab listing. 3. From the context menu, tap Add > > Accounts and sync. 2. Tap the Facebook account to reveal the account's synchronization settings screen. 3. Tap Sync Contacts to sync your Facebook contacts. If you want to synchronize immediately, - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 82
4. Tap Add member and select a member or members to add to the new Group list. 5. Tap Done when you are finished adding members, and then tap Save. To add an existing contact to a current group: 1. Press and tap > > Groups. 2. Tap the existing group and tap . 3. From the list of contacts, tap - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 83
Email to send the information as an email attachment. If prompted, select an email account. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send. See Compose and Send Email for details on sending email. Gmail to send the information as a Gmail attachment. Address the message, add - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 84
Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your device's messaging capabilities, you have the Note: You can also create and sign into your Google/Gmail account through your device's setup screens. Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your device, such as Google Play - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 85
Gmail account. 1. Press and tap > (Gmail). 2. Do any of the following: View more email messages: If the Inbox is full, swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations. Accounts and Messaging 75 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 86
messages and conversations: Tap the box before the email or conversation. View the Inbox of another Gmail account: • Tap Inbox at the top of the screen and then tap the inbox of the Gmail account you want to view. Send a Gmail Message Below are procedures for sending a Gmail message. 1. Press and - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 87
action, you can tap the drop-down box at the top of the compose screen ( ) and then tap Reply, Reply All, or Forward. 4. To send an Email Account 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 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 88
. Tap > Settings, and then tap to display the Set up email screen. 2. Enter your email address in the Email address field. 3. Enter test the incoming and outgoing servers. If you have custom settings you need to configure, tap Manual setup and enter your settings. These may include mail - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 89
your Email address and Password information, and then tap Manual setup. Consult your Network Administrator for further details. Email address: your Outlook work email address. Password: typically your network access password (case-sensitive). 3. Enter a Domain\user name, Password, and Exchange - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 90
2. From the Inbox, tap . 3. Select an email account. Tap the icon in the From field and select an available account. 4. Enter the message recipient's email address in the To field. You can add as many message recipients as you want. To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 91
an email message. Refresh an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received 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 field - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 92
Synchronize Exchange ActiveSync Email You can set Exchange ActiveSync to automatically check for new Exchange ActiveSync email messages. See Synchronize Contacts for more information. Flag Email Messages For an Exchange ActiveSync account, you can flag email messages to help you keep track of them. - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 93
for all email account types. 4. Press twice to return to the previous screen. Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on a Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an open space on one of the home screens. 2. Tap Add to Home screen > Apps and widgets. 3. Tap the Widgets tab, and then - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 94
touch on the go with all your social networking accounts. Post updates on Facebook and Twitter, review your LinkedIn contacts, see what everyone access. Note: Before using Facebook on your device, you will need to download and install the Facebook app from the Google Play Store app.For more - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 95
. After downloading and installing the app, launch it from Google Play or from the apps screen. Follow Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid additional data charges. sign in to access additional options tap the ACCOUNT tab. Select an account (if available) or create a - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 96
Note: The Network confirms your login and processes. This could take up to 5 minutes to complete. If you have already signed into your Google account, it displays on the Talk application screen Accounts and Messaging 86 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 97
to HD 720p, including premium content. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This on how to complete your registration. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Music - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 98
DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to only registered instructions to download the file and initiate the transfer process. 7. Connect your device to the computer via USB and transfer this video. 8. From the Registration screen - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 99
complete. Return to the DivX VOD Manager screen (from within your computer's DivX Player) is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books app you want, you can easily download and install it on your device. To or require Sprint to disclose your customer information to - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 100
Read the app descriptions. 4. Tap Install or Download (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications). Important! Use caution with Google Checkout account if you do not have one. 5. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 101
a refund within 24 hours of the purchase. Your credit card is not charged and the app is uninstalled from your device. If you change your mind uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1. Press and tap > > Application manager > Downloaded. 2. Tap the app you want - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 102
GPS hardware and agree to share location information with Google. To enable your device's GPS Location feature: 1. Press and tap > > Location services. 2. Tap Use GPS satellites. A green checkmark indicates the GPS location feature is enabled. appears in the Notification area when the GPS - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 103
terms can be a category name (such as pizza, steak, burger), a business name (Samsung, Sprint), or a Google friend who is sharing their location. 3. Tap a result from the by GPS communication to your device) to provide various locationbased services. 1. Press and tap > (Navigation). 2. Read the - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 104
Latitude). Music Your device lets you discover, download, and listen to your favorite music through that can play music files. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3 Tap a library category at the side of the screen (Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists, Genres, Folders, - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 105
Add account to use a new account. 4. At the free songs screen, select either Get free songs or Skip. Get free songs are downloaded via either the Internet or the Google Play Store app. Follow the onscreen download and installation instructions. 5. Swipe left or right to browse through your music - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 106
. Shuffle all: Play all songs in a random order. Show/hide now playing bar: Display or hide the now playing bar when you are using your tablet outside of Google Play Music. Choose on-device music: Allows you to choose which albums, artists, or playlists to add to your device's storage. On - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 107
If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to return to the Now playing screen from other Music screens: ► Tap the name of the current song in the Now Playing bar. Tab Options There are various options available from the various tabs: 1. Press and tap > . 2. Select one of the following - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 108
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 titles in Google Play and stream them instantly on your Android device. Previously rented titles are automatically added to your - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 109
(AllShare Play). 2. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account or create a new account. If prompted, read the onscreen message about network charges and tap Yes to continue and return to the main AllShare Play screen. 3. Tap Start and follow the onscreen prompts. The application contains - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 110
devices. My account: allows you to configure your Samsung account settings on your device. Settings: allows you to download the SugarSync app or tap Skip to continue. 4. Once the process is complete, the Web storage icon or name appears in the Registered storage area of the AllShare Play screen - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 111
such as an Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc. 2. On your tab (Photos, Music, Videos, or Files) and select a file. A file with in the upper left indicates it is stored remotely on a Web storage location. Selecting this media causes your device to access the file currently stored on your services - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 112
while your users connect. Peel Smart Remote Peel lets you turn your tablet into a remote control. It's also a smart app that provides personalized and download a media file. The internal memory acts as a storage location for your downloaded rental or purchase. Important! The Samsung account - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 113
Samsung account email address and enter your password. Tap Done to confirm. Use Media Hub Follow the below procedures to use Media Hub. 1. Press and tap > (Media Hub). 2. What's New displays recently-added media, or use the tabs at the top of the screen Content that is downloaded may be viewed - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 114
● You MUST be in network coverage to license Media Content you have acquired through the Service. ● You can use 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connectivity in order to download Media Content. ● Unlike purchased Media Content, rented Media Content will be viewable on only 1 device in your account. ● Media Content - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 115
let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: Wi-Fi Data Services (Sprint 3G) 4G Services Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Internet Sprint Hotspot Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 116
next time your device connects to a previously accessed or secured wireless network, you are not prompted to enter the wireless password again, unless you reset your device back to its factory default settings. To manually scan for a Wi-Fi network: 1. Press and tap > Web and Data > Wi-Fi. 106 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 117
your device to a different Wi-Fi network. 1. Press and tap > > 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 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 118
a small number of locations on the Sprint network. Your Wi-Fi antenna will conserve battery by scanning for connections periodically (not the Sprint Connections Optimizer page. Data Services (Sprint 3G) With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 119
you to the Nationwide Sprint Network. Your user name is automatically programmed into your device. You don't have to enter it. Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your services, you must then update the profile on your - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 120
when data is transferring. 4G Service - Sprint 4G data service is available and active. The arrows are colored to a Wireless Network. Set Up Trusted Credential Storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates for VPN access, you must first set up the - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 121
. 1. Touch and hold the title bar, and then drag down to open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When your device has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon displays in the - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 122
Select Text on a Web Page Go to a Specific Website Adjust Internet Settings Reset the Internet Options to Default Set the Home Page Create Bookmarks Create a New Homepage Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen Learn to Navigate Internet Navigating menus and websites during a data session is easy with a - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 123
tab: opens a new browser tab. New incognito tab: opens a new browser tab, for browsing incognito. Add shortcut to home screen: allows you to add a shortcut to your Home screen Downloads: displays the download history. Print: allows you to print the screen or Web page on a Samsung printer using - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 124
on an active Web page, scroll to the area containing the desired text. 2. Touch and hold the screen area to select any word or character within the content. 3. Touch and drag across the screen and highlight the desired text. The selected text will appear highlighted. 4. Select an onscreen option - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 125
1. Press and tap . 2. From any open Web page, tap > Settings. 3. Select from one of the following settings: General • Set home page: Sets the current home page for the Web browser. • Form auto-fill: allows you to fill in Web forms with a single tap. • Auto-fill text: allows you to enter - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 126
Remove the checkmark to disable this function. • Enable plug-ins: Allows the download of plug-ins such as Adobe Flash. • Default storage: Allows you pages: Allows Web pages to be resized to fit as much of the screen as possible. • Block pop-ups: Prevents popup advertisement or windows from appearing - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 127
or right edge of the screen. • Google Instant: allows the browser to display results as you type search terms. Reset the Internet Options to Default 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 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 128
list. Create Bookmarks From Other Tabs 1. From any open Web page, tap . 2. Tap either the History or Saved pages tab. 3. Touch and hold an your new homepage. Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen Follow the below procedures to add bookmarks to the device's home screen. 1. From any open Web page, tap - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 129
a number unique to your device.)You can change the name by tapping Sprint Hotspot settings from the Sprint Hotspot screen. 3. Select this device and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passkey (provided on the Sprint Hotspot page). 4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 130
and Videos Take a Picture Close the Camera Open the Camera Follow the below procedure to access your device'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 120 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 131
Note: You can customize the onscreen shortcuts. Tap and hold an icon to display available options, and then drag a new icon to replace the existing icon. ● (Front/back lens): allows you to set the front camera so you can take pictures of yourself or video chat. ● (Shooting mode): allows you to - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 132
. Crop: provides an on-screen box that allows you to crop the current picture. Tap Save to update the image with the new dimensions or tap Discard to ignore any changes. Edit: launches the photo editor application. This application can be downloaded - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 133
digital camera. Note: By default, the main Home screen contains a shortcut to Camera. If you delete it, or if you want to access the camera from another Home screen and tap (Camera). 2. Slide to activate camcorder mode. 3. Use the display screen as a viewfinder and aim the camera lens at your - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 134
: takes a landscape photo by taking an initial photo and then adding additional images to itself. The guide box lets you view the area wherein the second part of the panoramic picture should fall. Scene mode allows you to set the Scene to help take the best pictures possible. Options include None - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 135
the picture is taken is attached to the picture. (Only available in Camera mode.) Storage: allows you to configure the default storage location for images or not included), if a memory card is installed. Reset: allows you to reset all camera or camcorder settings to the default values. - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 136
(not included), if a memory card is installed. Reset: allows you to reset all camera or camcorder settings to the default values. View you have downloaded any photos and videos, these will be placed in the All downloads album. While viewing pictures in the Gallery, scroll up the screen to view - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 137
load all your photos on the screen. View Photos and Videos After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse through the to zoom in or out. See Touchscreen Navigation. Watch Video The screen automatically switches to landscape mode when you play a video. Use the onscreen controls to play - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 138
Working with Photos You can touch and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Photo Crop a Photo Rotate and Save a Photo To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures. 1. - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 139
Undo: undo the most recent photo adjustment. Redo: redo the most recent undone photo adjustment. Crop: allows you to crop a photo to customize a size. 5. Tap to access the following options: Select picture: selects an existing image from your Gallery and starts a new Photo editor project - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 140
and tap (Gallery). 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap the photos you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Gmail or Email. 5. Compose your message and then tap < or . Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 141
icon>. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3. Tap the photo or video you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Google+. Note: You may be prompted to to select an account for Google+, or configure additional options. 5. Compose your message and - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 142
and tap (Gallery). 2. Tap the album that contains the videos you want to share. 3. Select the video you want to share. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > YouTube. 5. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 6. Tap Upload. Camera and Video - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 143
. Calendar Alarm Calculator World Clock Memo S Suggest Transfer Files Between Your Device and a Computer My Files Dropbox Bluetooth microSD Card Update Your Device Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 144
to which you would like to add an event to reveal the Add event/Add task screen. The default view for the Calendar is the Month view, or you can choose another Month, Week, Day, List, and Task. 3. On the Add event screen, choose options for the event. Available options depend on the accounts you - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 145
and displays the event summary. There are several ways your device alerts you to scheduled events: ● By playing the assigned ringtone. ● By showing the Alert screen. Event Reminders When your device is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, there are several ways your device alerts you to - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 146
chronological order.) 4. To display an event's details, tap it from the current screen. Day and List Views Day view displays a list of the events of one 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 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 147
In Month view, tap the date where the calendar event occurs, and then tap the calendar event. In Year view, tap the month in which the event is located. 3. Tap > Delete. 4. In the Delete confirmation box, tap OK. - or - If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event, This & - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 148
> (World Clock). Memo Use Memo to create text memos. View Memos Follow the steps below to explore Memo. 1. Press and tap > (Memo). 2. From the Memo screen, tap to access the following options: Tools and Calendar 138 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 149
Choose memos to print on an optional compatible Samsung printer (not included). Sync memo: for applications that are specifically supported and made for use on download and installation instructions. Transfer Files Between Your Device and a Computer You can use the supplied USB charging - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 150
Play Music, or Sprint Music Plus, just attach your device to the computer and copy the files to the music folder. 1. Connect your device to your computer using the USB/charging cable supplied with your device. Insert the larger end of the cable to the charger/accessory jack at the bottom of the - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 151
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 Device Download 2. Tap Start, and then follow the onscreen instructions to log in, or create an account.. - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 152
Receive Information via Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off The following procedures will guide you through turning your device's Bluetooth feature on or off. Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as aboard - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 153
kit, the headset or car kit must support the A2DP Bluetooth profile. Note: Due to Refer to the instructions that came with the headset to find out how to set it to discoverable mode. 4. Tap devices. However, sometimes you will need to reconnect manually, for example if you have been using your - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 154
Bluetooth-enabled device paired with your device. Follow the instructions at Pair with a Bluetooth Device for information about ). After capturing a photo, on the preview screen, tap > Bluetooth. Photos and videos (in Gallery). On the Albums tab, tap an album, and then tap > Bluetooth. Tools - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 155
This feature is available through the Music Player. With the track displayed on the Now playing screen, tap > Share via > Bluetooth. 3. If you are prompted to turn on Bluetooth -enabled device paired with your device. Follow the instructions at Pair with a Bluetooth Device for information about - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 156
. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions on sending information via Bluetooth. 4. Follow can install an optional microSDTM (Secure Digital) memory card (not included), for battery is fully charged before using the microSD card. Your data may become damaged or unusable if the battery - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 157
gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the memory card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks into place. 3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. Remove a microSD Card Use the following procedures to remove a microSD card from your device. Important! To prevent damage to information - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 158
6. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. View microSD Card Memory View total and available memory available the contents before you format the card. 1. Press and tap > > Storage. 2. Scroll down the screen, tap Format SD card > Format SD card > Delete all. Unmount a microSD Card Before removing a - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 159
your device. Update the PRL Update Your Profile Update Your Samsung Software Update Firmware Update the PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List). 1. Press and tap > > System Update > Update PRL. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Update Your Profile This - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 160
Updating Firmware Updating your device firmware will erase all user data from your device. To preserve your information, you must back up all critical information before updating device firmware 's synchronization settings screen. 3. Toggle the onscreen checkmark to manually synchronize the desired - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 161
to starting the update process. Update Device Firmware After backing up your information, use the Update Firmware option to update your device firmware. 1. Press and tap > > System Update. 2. Tap Update Firmware. Your device automatically downloads and installs any available updates. Follow the - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 162
Up, 45 Social Network, 84 Accounts and Sync, 44 Activation, 3 Airplane Mode, 31 AllShare Play, 99 Group Cast, 101 Settings, 99 Sharing Files, 100 Web Storage, 100 Application Manager, 43 Applications, 87 Backup and Reset, 55 Battery Settings, 43 Bluetooth, 130, 141 Connect to a Car Kit, 143 Receive - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 163
Photo Editor, 128 Settings, 124 Take Pictures, 120 Viewing Pictures, 126 Charger/Accessory Jack, 9 Contacts, 64 Add, 66 Adding Entries to Your , 72 Synchronize, 69 Corporate Email Creation, 78 Credentials, 51 Data, 111 Data Services, 108 Password, 5 Data Usage, 30 Date and Time, 57 Developer Options, - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 164
Firmware Update, 62 Flick, 12 Gestures, 10 Gmail, 75 Google Voice Typing, 21 17 Infrared Blaster, 8 Input Method Changing, 52 Keyboard, 53 Samsung, 53 T9 Trace, 54 Language and Input, 52 Legal Information, 62 Location Settings, 46 Location Services, 45 Maps Google, 92 Media Hub, 102 Memory, 41 - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 165
31 Music, 94 Google Play Music, 94 Player, 94 Sprint Music Plus, 94 My Files, 140 Navigation, 92 Nearby Update, 61 Profile Update, 61 Roaming, 35 Rotate, 13 S Memo, 138 Creating, 138 S Suggest, 139 Samsung Keyboard, 53 Screen Unlock Face, 47 Screen Unlock Password, 49 Screen Unlock Pattern, 48 Screen - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 166
Sync, 44 Backup and Reset, 55 Battery, 43 Data Usage, 30 Date and Time, 57 Display, 37 Dock, 56 Language and Input, 52 Power Saving, 39 Sound, 35 Storage, 41 Wallpaper, 38 Wi-Fi, 29 Setup Application, 4 Slide, 11 Social Network Accounts, 84 Sound Settings, 35 Spread, 14 Sprint - Samsung SPH-P500 | User Manual Ver.li6_f7 (English(north America)) - Page 167
Turn Device On, 9 Typing, 21 Update Android Operating System, 149 Firmware, 149 PRL, 149 Profile, 149 Update Firmware, 62 Update PRL, 61 Update Profile, 61 Videos Record, 123 Sharing, 130 Voice Typing, 21 Configuring, 22 Using, 22 Volume, 36 Button, 8 VPN, 33, 110 Wallpaper Settings, 38 Web, 105
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