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1. Press and tap > > System Update > Update Profile. 2. Follow the 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 device to the latest software. 1. Press and tap > > 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 installs any available updates. You may be required to power your device off and back on to complete the software upgrade. About Device The About Device menu lets you access important device information, such as the device model number, Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build , signal strength, mobile network type, service state, roaming status, mobile network state, IMEI number, Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth address, mobile device number (MDN), software version network, and legal information. Status This option displays the battery status, the level of the battery (percentage), the MDN for this device, battery status and level, User name, and signal strength. ► Press and tap > > About device > Status. Legal Information This option displays information about Open source licenses as well as Google legal information. This information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal information and Settings 62

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Get Started	11
Your Device at a Glance	11
Set Up Your Device	11
Activate Your Device	13
Complete the Setup Application	14
Sprint Account Information and Help	15
Sprint Account Passwords	15
Manage Your Account	15
Device Basics	17
Your Device’s Layout	17
Key Functions	17
Turn Your Device On and Off	19
Turn Your Screen On and Off	20
Touchscreen Navigation	20
Your Home Screen	24
Creating Shortcuts	25
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts	26
Adding and Removing Widgets	27
Extended Home Screens	28
Recently Used Applications	29
Mini App Tray	29
Status Bar	30
Enter Text	31
Text Input Methods	31
Google Voice Typing	32
Samsung Keyboard	33
Swype	34
Tips for Editing Text	36
Settings	38
Wi-Fi Settings	39
Bluetooth Settings	39
Data Usage Settings	40
More Settings	40
Airplane Mode	41
Mobile Networks	41
Tethering	42
Wi-Fi Direct	42
VPN	43
Nearby Devices	44
Roaming	45
Sound Settings	45
Volume	46
Default Notifications	46
Touch Sounds	46
Screen Lock Sounds	46
Display Settings	47
Brightness	47
Screen Timeout	47
Auto-rotate Screen	47
Font Style	48
Font Size	48
Quick Launch	48
Wallpaper Settings	48
Home Screen Wallpaper	48
Lock Screen Wallpaper	49
Home and Lock Screens Wallpaper	49
Power Saving Settings	49
Storage Settings	51
Device Memory	51
SD Card	52
Battery Settings	53
Application Manager	53
Manage Applications	53
Running Services	54
Memory Use	54
Accounts and Sync Settings	54
Set Up a New Account	55
Manage Existing Accounts	55
Location Services Settings	55
Use Location Services	56
Use GPS Satellites	56
Location and Google Search	56
Security Settings	56
Screen Lock	57
Encrypt Device	59
Encrypt SD card	60
Make Passwords Visible	60
Device Administrators	60
Unknown Sources	61
Trusted Credentials	61
Install from Device Storage	61
Clear Credentials	61
Language and Input Settings	62
Language	62
Default Input Method	62
Google Voice Typing Settings	63
Samsung Keyboard Settings	63
T9 Trace	64
Swype Settings	64
Voice Search	64
Text-to-speech Output	65
Pointer Speed	65
Back Up and Reset Settings	65
Backup and Restore	66
Factory Data Reset	66
Accessory Settings	66
Date and Time Settings	67
Accessibility Settings	67
TalkBack Settings	68
Developer Options Settings	69
USB Debugging	69
Development Device ID	69
Allow Mock Locations	70
Desktop Backup Password	70
User Interface Options	70
Application Options	71
System Update Settings	71
Update PRL	71
Update Profile	71
Update Samsung Software	72
Update Firmware	72
About Device	72
Contacts	74
Get Started With Contacts	74
Add a Contact	76
Edit a Contact	77
Add or Edit Information for a Contact	77
Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact	78
Assign a New Picture to a Contact	78
Join a Contact	79
Delete a Contact	79
Synchronize Contacts	79
Add Entries to Your Favorites	80
Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts	81
Add Your Facebook Friends to Your Contacts	81
Create Groups	81
Share a Contact	82
Accounts and Messaging	84
Gmail / Google	84
Create a Google Account	84
Sign In to Your Google Account	85
Access Gmail	85
Send a Gmail Message	86
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages	86
Email	87
Add an Email Account	87
Add a Corporate Email Account	88
Compose and Send Email	89
View and Reply to Email	90
Manage Your Email Inbox	90
Corporate Email Features	91
Edit Email Account Settings	92
Delete an Email Account	93
Add an Email or Gmail Widget	93
Social Networking Accounts	94
Facebook	94
YouTube	95
Google Talk	95
Applications and Entertainment	97
DivX	97
DivX Legal Information	97
Locate Your VOD Registration Number	98
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies	98
Google Play Store	99
Find and Install an App	100
Create a Google Checkout Account	100
Request a Refund for a Paid App	101
Open an Installed App	101
Uninstall an App	101
Get Help with Google Play	102
Navigation	102
Google Maps	102
Google Navigation	103
Latitude	104
Music	104
Music Player	104
Google Play Music	104
Google Play Movies & TV	108
AllShare Play	109
Configure AllShare Settings	109
Set Up Web Storage	110
Share Files via Web Storage	110
Share Media via AllShare Play to a Target Device	111
AllShare Play Screen Sharing via Group Cast	111
Peel Smart Remote	112
Media Hub	112
Creating a New Media Hub Account	112
Use Media Hub	113
Media Hub Notices	113
Web and Data	115
Wi-Fi	115
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network	115
Check the Wireless Network Status	117
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network	117
Sprint Connections Optimizer	117
Data Services (Sprint 3G)	118
Your Data Services User Name	118
Launch a Web Connection	119
4G Services	119
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)	120
Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection	120
Set Up Trusted Credential Storage	120
Add a VPN Connection	121
Connect to a VPN	121
Disconnect from a VPN	121
Internet	121
Learn to Navigate Internet	122
Internet Options	123
Select Text on a Web Page	124
Go to a Specific Website	124
Adjust Internet Settings	124
Reset the Internet Options to Default	127
Set the Home Page	127
Create Bookmarks	127
Create a New Homepage	128
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen	128
Sprint Hotspot	129
Camera and Video	130
Take Pictures	130
Open the Camera	130
Viewfinder Screen	130
Review Pictures and Videos	131
Take a Picture	133
Close the Camera	133
Record Videos	133
Camera Settings	134
Camcorder Settings	135
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery	136
Open Gallery	136
View Photos and Videos	137
Zoom In or Out on a Photo	137
Watch Video	137
Working with Photos	138
Rotate and Save a Photo	138
Crop a Photo	138
Photo Editor	138
Share Photos and Videos	140
Send Photos or Videos by Email	140
Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth	140
Share Photos or Videos on Google+	141
Share Photos on Picasa	141
Share Videos on YouTube	141
Tools and Calendar	143
Calendar	143
Add an Event to the Calendar	143
Event Alerts	145
View Events	145
Erase Events	146
Alarm	147
Set an Alarm	147
Delete an Alarm	148
Calculator	148
World Clock	148
Memo	148
S Suggest	149
Transfer Files Between Your Device and a Computer	149
My Files	150
Dropbox	151
Download the Dropbox Desktop Application	151
Accessing Dropbox on Your Device	151
Bluetooth	151
Turn Bluetooth On or Off	152
Bluetooth Settings	152
Change the Device Name	152
Pair with a Bluetooth Device	153
Connect to a Paired Device	153
Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device	154
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device	154
Send Information via Bluetooth	154
Receive Information via Bluetooth	155
microSD Card	156
Insert a microSD Card	157
Remove a microSD Card	157
View microSD Card Memory	158
Format a microSD Card	158
Unmount a microSD Card	158
Update Your Device	159
Update the PRL	159
Update Your Profile	159
Update Your Samsung Software	159
Update Firmware	159

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Settings

1. Press

and tap

System Update

Update Profile

2. Follow the 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 device to the latest software.

1. Press

and tap

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 installs any available

updates. You may be required to power your device off and back on to complete the

software upgrade.

About Device

The About Device menu lets you access important device information, such as the device model

number, Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build , signal strength, mobile

network type, service state, roaming status, mobile network state, IMEI number, Wi-Fi MAC

address, Bluetooth address, mobile device number (MDN), software version network, and legal

information.

Status

This option displays the battery status, the level of the battery (percentage), the MDN for this

device, battery status and level, User name, and signal strength.

►

Press

and tap

About device

Status

Legal Information

This option displays information about Open source licenses as well as Google legal

information. This information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal information and