Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 101 16GB Tablet LTE (Sprint) SPH P500TSASPR User Manual

User Guide  
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respective owners.  
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The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your device and Sprint  
service the first time.  
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 begin setting up your device.  
1. Plug the wide end of the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Jack on the bottom of  
your device.  
Warning!  
While the device is charging, if the touchscreen does not function due to an  
unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or  
unplug the USB cable from the device.  
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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 set up the device. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.  
3. Press and hold the Power/Lock button to turn the device on.  
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If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the  
setup application.  
If your device is not yet activated, see Activate Your Device for more information.  
Activate Your Device  
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your device, it may be ready to  
use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.  
If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.  
If you received your device in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of  
service, it is designed to activate automatically.  
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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 continue.  
If you received your device in the mail and you are activating a new device for an  
existing number on your account (you’re swapping devices), you can activate on your  
computer online or directly on your device.  
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Activate on your computer: Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online  
instructions to activate your device.  
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Activate on your device:  
Turn on your new device. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your device will  
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.  
Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.  
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Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.  
To confirm activation, launch Internet. If your device is still not activated or you do not  
have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for  
assistance.  
Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock button while the device is being activated. Pressing the  
Power/Lock button cancels the activation process.  
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by calling  
1-888-211-4727 from any other device.  
Complete the Setup Application  
The Setup application helps you set up certain features and preferences on your device. Once  
your device has been turned on and activated, you will see a Welcome message. You can then  
complete the Setup application.  
Note: You may be able to complete the setup application before your device has been  
activated on your Sprint account.  
1. Once your device is activated, you will see the Welcome screen. Choose a language,  
and then tap Start to get started.  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have  
an option to skip it and continue to the next screen.  
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Samsung account: Your Samsung account provides access to a variety of services.  
Create new account - Follow the instructions to create a new Samsung account.  
Sign in - Enter your credentials to sign in to your current Samsung account.  
Make it Google - Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google account, or  
tap Get an account to sign up for a new Google account right from your device.  
Sign in - Enter your Gmail address and password and tap Sign in to set up your  
current Google account on this device. Follow the instructions to set up options,  
including enable purchases, Backup and restore options, Google location  
services, and information to personalize some apps. Tap Next to continue after  
each step.  
Get an account - Follow the 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 you forget your Google account sign-in  
information), an option to join Google+, and an option to enable purchases from  
the Google Play Store app. Tap Next between each screen.  
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Not now - Skip this step. You can always set up a Google account on your  
device later, in Settings.  
3. When setup is complete, tap Finish. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about  
basic touch/tap navigation.  
Note: As you use your device, you may see a notice to turn on Sprint Connections Optimizer,  
to allow your device to automatically connect to the best available network, including Wi-  
Fi networks. Follow the prompts on the notice to turn on Sprint Connections Optimizer,  
or turn it on or off at any time by tapping Home > Apps >Settings > More settings >  
Mobile networks > Connection optimizer.  
Sprint Account Information and Help  
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding  
help.  
Sprint Account Passwords  
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information and data  
services account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to  
create passwords to protect your privacy.  
Account User Name and Password  
If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you  
sign on to sprint.com. (Click Sign in/Register and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If  
you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you  
can get a sub-account password at sprint.com.  
Data Services Password  
With your Sprint device, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control  
access and authorize Premium Service purchases.  
For 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.  
Access your account information.  
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Check your data usage (depending on your Sprint service plan).  
View and pay your bill.  
Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.  
Purchase accessories.  
Shop for the latest Sprint devices.  
View available Sprint service plans and options.  
Learn more about data services and other products like games, ring tones, screen  
savers, and more.  
From your Sprint device  
Press  
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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.  
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Device Basics  
Your device 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 device.  
The following illustrations outline your device’s basic layout.  
Key Functions  
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.  
Front View  
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External Speakers are used for music or video playback, notification tones, and for  
other sounds.  
Light Sensor controls screen brightness automatically and when taking photos with the  
Front-facing Camera.  
Front-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  
3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional stereo headset (not included).  
Infrared Blaster emits infrared signals used for controlling external devices. For more  
Memory Card Slot allows you to install an optional microSD card (not included), for  
additional storage.  
Volume Button allows you to adjust volume.  
Power/Lock Button lets you turn the device on or off, turn the screen on or off, enable  
or disable data network mode or airplane mode, or restart the device.  
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Back View  
Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos.  
Microphone captures audio.  
Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the device charger/USB cable  
(included).  
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  
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Turn Your Device Off  
Press and hold  
until the Device options menu displays, and then tap Power  
off > OK.  
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Your device allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and  
unlock it when you need it.  
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use  
To quickly turn the screen 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 email, sync with your  
accounts, and perform other functions while the screen is off.  
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen  
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It  
1. To turn the screen on, press  
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2. Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock the screen.  
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If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter  
the password or PIN. See Screen lock.  
Your device’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.  
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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).  
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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. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts  
or message list.  
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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.  
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Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to  
automatically change. To make this selection, tap  
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> Settings > Display >  
Auto-rotate screen. See Auto-rotate screen for more information.  
Pinch and Spread  
“Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom  
in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to  
zoom in.)  
Tip: Pinching any Home screen will let you see thumbnails of all Home screens (up to  
seven). Tap a thumbnail to go straight to another Home screen.  
Your Home Screen  
The home screen is the starting point for your device’s 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.  
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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 home screen.  
Adding Items from the Applications Menu  
1. Press  
to display the main Home screen.  
2. Navigate to the desired Home screen and tap  
to display your current applications.  
3. Scroll through the list and locate your desired application.  
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4. Touch and hold the application icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected  
icon and closes the Applications tab.  
5. While still holding the onscreen icon, position it on the current page. Once complete,  
release the screen to lock the new shortcut into its new position on the current screen.  
Adding Items from the Home screen  
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 > Apps tab.  
5. Touch and hold the application icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected  
icon and closes the Applications tab.  
6. While still holding the onscreen icon, position it on the current page. Once complete,  
release the screen to lock the new shortcut into its new position on the current screen.  
Deleting a Shortcut  
1. Press  
to 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 down to the Delete icon and release it. 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 from the  
current screen.  
Adding and Removing 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 screen.  
2. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen.  
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3. Tap Apps and widgets, and then touch and hold an app to add it to the current screen.  
Removing a Primary Shortcut  
1. Press  
to display the main Home screen.  
2. Touch and hold the shortcut you want to remove. This unlocks it from its location on the  
current screen.  
3. Drag the shortcut up to the Delete icon and release it. As you place the shortcut into the  
Trash, both items turn red.  
Note: This action does not delete the application, it just removes it from the current screen  
Adding and Removing Widgets  
Widgets are self-contained applications that reside either in your Widgets tab or on the main or  
extended Home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an onscreen application.  
Widgets can include Contacts shortcuts, bookmarks, Facebook status windows, Gmail and  
email 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 screen.  
Removing a Widget  
1. Press  
to display the main Home screen.  
2. Touch and hold the desired widget. This unlocks it from its location on the current  
screen.  
3. Drag the widget up to the Delete icon and release it. As you place the widget into the  
Trash, both items turn red.  
Note: This action does not delete the widget, it simply removes it from the current screen  
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Extended Home Screens  
In addition to the main Home screen, your device can display up to six extended home screens  
to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and 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.  
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Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen and then tap Page.  
2. Tap the screen you want to open.  
Adding a Home screen  
By default, your device displays the main Home screen, plus four extended screens. You can  
add screens (up to the maximum of seven) from the Home screen menu.  
1. From any home screen, pinch the screen to display thumbnail images of all screens.  
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Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen and then tap Page.  
2. From the thumbnail view, tap a thumbnail with a plus sign (+) to add a new home screen.  
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Recently Used Applications  
You can access recently used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications  
themselves.  
1. Tap  
Recent apps from any screen to open the recently used applications window.  
2. Tap an image to open the selected application.  
Mini App Tray  
There are shortcuts available that link to apps that you might need while working in other apps,  
such as Alarm, Calculator, 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 most and they  
contain a link to the actual app 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 icons to display a mini app pop-up. The pop-up varies depending on  
the application. Various controls display at the top of the pop-up and other information is  
displayed in the body of the pop-up.  
3. Touch items in the body of the pop-up, such as an email entry or keys on the Calculator.  
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4. Touch  
5. Touch  
to link to the application.  
to close the mini app tray.  
Customize the Mini App Tray  
You can choose applications to display on the Mini App Tray and arrange 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 or to another position in the tray.  
3. Touch Done to save your changes.  
The status bar at the bottom right of the display provides device and service status information.  
To view notification alerts, touch the status bar.  
Status Icons  
Icon  
Description  
Bluetooth® active  
Wi-Fi® active  
Network (full signal)  
Network (roaming)  
3G (data service)  
4G (data service)  
Airplane Mode  
Sync Active  
Alarm Set  
Battery (charging)  
Battery (full charge)  
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Notification Icons  
Icon  
Description  
New email  
New Gmail  
Event  
USB connection  
Updates 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 cable connection.  
Keyboard is active.  
Enter Text  
You can type on your device using the available touchscreen QWERTY keyboard, or by  
speaking your inputs.  
Text Input Methods  
Your device offers several text input methods.  
Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries.  
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Samsung keyboard: allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY  
keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key  
touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text.  
Swype lets you enter words by swiping across the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of  
tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap  
letters to enter words.  
Select a Default Text Input Method  
You can select a default Text Input Method from Settings, or choose on at any time while  
entering text.  
From Settings:  
Press  
and tap  
>
> Language and input > Default.  
While entering text:  
From a screen where you can enter text, tap  
in the Status bar, and then tap an  
input method.  
Google Voice Typing  
This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your spoken words into text.  
Use Google Voice Typing to Enter Text  
1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap  
in the Status bar, and then tap  
Google voice typing.  
2. Speak into the microphone and watch your text being entered onscreen.  
3. If the text is incorrect, tap DELETE.  
4. Once you have completed entering your text, tap Done. The onscreen keyboard will  
reappear.  
Note: Select a language by tapping at the bottom of the Listening area. Tap Add more  
languages to assign a new language via the Google voice typing menu. Removing the  
check mark from the Automatic field allows you to select additional languages.  
Configure Google Voice Typing  
Tap  
and tap  
>
> Language and input > Google voice typing >  
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From a screen where you can enter text, tap  
in the Status bar, and then tap  
next to Google voice typing.  
Samsung Keyboard  
With Samsung Keyboard, it's easy to enter text, symbols, and numbers.  
Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text  
1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap  
in the Status bar, and then tap  
Samsung keyboard.  
2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options:  
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If you make a mistake, tap  
to delete incorrect characters. Touch and hold  
to delete a whole word or field.  
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Tap  
Tap  
to change the case of the text. Tap  
twice to switch to all capitals.  
to switch to a symbols keyboard, to enter symbols. There are two symbol  
keyboards. Tap  
to switch between the symbol keyboards.  
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Tap to switch to Google Voice typing, to enter text by speaking.  
Configure Samsung Keyboard  
1. Tap  
and tap  
>
> Language and input, and then tap  
next to  
Samsung keyboard.  
- or -  
From a screen where you can enter text, tap  
in the Status bar, and then tap  
next to Samsung keyboard.  
2. Set any of the following options:  
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Input language: allows you to select the text input language. Choose from either  
English (US) or Español.  
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Predictive text enables predictive text entry mode. This must be enabled to gain  
access to the advanced settings. Tap Predictive text to access the advanced  
settings.  
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My word list to add a list of words you commonly use within your sentences.  
T9 Trace allows you to enter words by swiping between onscreen keys.  
Handwriting enables the device to recognize onscreen handwriting and convert it to  
text.  
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Voice input activates the Voice input feature. This feature uses Google’s networked  
speech recognition application to convert speech into text.  
Auto capitalization automatically capitalizes the first letter of the first word in each  
sentence (standard English style).  
Auto-punctuate automatically inserts a period at the end of a sentence when you  
tap the space bar twice while using the onscreen QWERTY keyboard.  
Character preview provides an automatic preview of the current character selection  
within the text string. This is helpful when multiple characters are available within one  
key.  
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Key-tap sound enables auditory feedback when you tap an onscreen key.  
Tutorial launches a brief onscreen tutorial covering the main concepts related to the  
Samsung keyboard.  
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Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to their original configuration.  
Swype  
Swype lets you enter words by swiping across the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of  
tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap letters to  
enter words.  
Swype provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which can compensate for  
tapping the wrong keys on the virtual QWERTY keyboards.  
Use Swype to Enter Text  
1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap  
in the Status bar, and then tap  
Swype.  
2. Swipe your finger continuously over the letters to form a word. As you swipe over letters,  
words matching your pattern display at the top of the Swype keyboard. To enter a word,  
lift your finger, or tap a word at the top of the keyboard.  
3. While entering text, use these options:  
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If you make a mistake, tap  
delete an entire word or field.  
to delete a single character. Touch and hold  
to  
By default, Swype starts with a capital at the beginning of text. Tap  
with a capital letter, or tap twice to enter all capitals.  
to start  
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Tap  
to switch to a symbols keyboard, and then tap keys to enter symbols.  
Configure Swype  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Language and input, and then tap  
next to  
Swype.  
- or -  
From the Swype keyboard, 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:  
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Sound on keypress enables sounds generated by the Swype application.  
Show helpful tips enables the device to display helpful tips  
Auto-spacing inserts spaces automatically when you pause entering text.  
Auto capitalization automatically capitalizes the first letter of the first word in each  
sentence (standard English style).  
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Show complete trace briefly displays the Swype trace.  
Next word prediction predicts the next word you are likely to enter. (A green check  
mark indicates the feature is enabled.)  
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Reset Swype’s dictionary deletes any words you have added to Swype’s  
dictionary.  
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Version displays the software version information.  
4. Tap Language Options to activate and select the current text input language.  
5. Tap Swype Connect to activate social media personalization and configure data  
settings.  
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Facebook: allows you to log into your current Facebook account from where contact  
names are added to your Swype personal dictionary for later use when you enter  
names into text fields. Helps recognize familiar names.  
Twitter: allows you to sing into your existing Twitter account from where names and  
words are added to your personal dictionary. Helps recognize familiar names and  
words.  
Gmail: allows you to sign in to your existing Gmail account from where existing  
contact information is added to your personal dictionary. Helps recognize familiar  
names.  
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Contribute data usage: when enabled, allows the Nuance® application to collect  
usage data for better word predictions.  
Cellular data: when enabled, activates cellular data usage by the Swype application  
so it can receive program updates, language downloads, and other related features  
via your existing data connection.  
6. Tap Personal dictionary to access and manage your personal dictionary.  
7. Tap Updates to update the application if new software is available.  
Tips for Editing Text  
These tips allow you to cut or copy selected text and paste it into a separate selected area.  
1. Touch and hold an active text entry field.  
2. Double-tap the text 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 bar:  
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highlights all characters in the selection.  
removes the selected text and saves it to the clipboard.  
copies the selected text.  
5. Tap another area where you want to place text, and then tap an option:  
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pastes the copied text into the selected field.  
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stores the copied text. Tap this option to view and select any clipboard  
content.  
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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 active.  
>
(Settings) > Wi-Fi. The ON/OFF slider displays ON  
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings  
The advanced Wi-Fi settings allow you to set up and manage wireless access points.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
> Wi-Fi.  
> Advanced.  
The following options are available:  
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Network notification: alerts you when a new open network is available.  
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: allows you to specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi.  
Wi-Fi timer: allows you to select the amount of time that Wi-Fi is enabled.  
MAC address: view your device’s MAC address, required when connecting to some  
secured networks (not configurable).  
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IP address: view your device’s IP address.  
Bluetooth Settings  
Your device’s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets to send and receive pictures  
and files, and more.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Bluetooth.  
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider to move it into the ON position to turn Bluetooth on.  
3. Tap  
to access Bluetooth settings  
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Rename device: allows you to change the name of your device. The device name is  
how other Bluetooth devices identify your device.  
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Visible time-out: allows you to choose the length of time your device is visible to  
other devices, when you enable visibility.  
Received files: allows you to view files received via Bluetooth.  
Data Usage Settings  
From this screen you can view the Mobile or Wi-Fi data usage. By default, only the mobile data  
usage displays.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Data usage.  
2. Tap Mobile data field to enable the checkbox.  
3. Tap Set mobile data limit to disable a data connection when a certain level is reached.  
4. Tap the Data usage cycle drop-down menu and select a date.  
The data usage displays as a visual (chart) and displays a list of each application with a  
breakdown of how many MB were used per application.  
5. Tap  
. From this menu, you can:  
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Tap Data roaming to allow data roaming. For details on your device’s Roaming  
capabilities, see Roaming.  
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Tap Restrict background data to enable background data restrictions. You can only  
enable this feature if you have set mobile data limits. Tap Set mobile data limit to  
add a checkmark and activate the feature.  
Tap Show Wi-Fi usage to display the Wi-Fi tab. The data usage displays as a visual  
(chart) with a list of each application with a breakdown of how many MB were used  
per application.  
Note: Data is measured by your device. Your service provider may account for data usage  
differently.  
More Settings  
The More settings menu provides additional wireless and network options.  
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Airplane Mode  
Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your device’s features, such as Gallery, Camera, and  
Music, when you are on an airplane or in any other area where making data connections is  
prohibited. When you set your device to Airplane mode, it cannot access online information.  
To turn Airplane Mode on or off:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings.  
2. Select the Airplane mode check box and touch OK.  
3. Tap  
. While in Airplane mode, the status bar will display  
.
Mobile Networks  
Before you use applications such as Google Maps to find your location or search for places of  
interest, you must enable the Mobile networks options.  
Mobile Data  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings > Mobile networks.  
2. Tap Mobile data to create a checkmark and activate the feature.  
Network mode  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings > Mobile networks > Network mode.  
2. Tap your preferred network mode. Choose from LTE/CDMA or CDMA.  
Connections optimizer  
1. Press  
optimizer.  
and tap  
>
> More settings > Mobile networks > Connections  
2. Tap the check box next to Sprint Connections Optimizer to find and connect  
automatically to the best available data network including the Sprint network and  
“remembered” Wi-Fi networks on your device.  
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Tethering  
Tethered Mode allows your computer to obtain an external 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 online FAQ also provide detailed information about this driver.  
A wireless data connection can be made by using the device’s Sprint Hotspot feature.  
To activate USB tethering:  
1. Press  
2. Tap Tethering > USB tethering to add a checkmark and activate the feature. While in  
USB tethering, the status bar will display  
and tap  
>
> More settings.  
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Note: The USB tethering option is only available when the device is connected to the  
computer. Otherwise, it is grayed out.  
To activate Bluetooth tethering:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings.  
2. Tap Tethering > Bluetooth tethering to add a checkmark and activate the feature. The  
Bluetooth tethering icon displays in the status area.  
To access help:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings.  
2. Tap Tethering > Help.  
Wi-Fi Direct  
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can transfer large amounts of data over  
a Wi-Fi connection.  
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Activate a Connection  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings.  
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider to turn Wi-Fi direct On .  
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct to set up a peer-to-peer connection over Wi-Fi. While Wi-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 running before it can  
be detected by your device.  
Assign a Unique Name  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
> More settings > Wi-Fi Direct.  
> Device name.  
3. Modify the current name and then tap OK.  
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 to access your corporate email  
through a VPN (Virtual Private Network), you will first need to set up an IMAP or POP account.  
Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec  
PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, or IPSec Hybrid RSA.  
Note: You must configure a PIN or alphanumeric password before using credential storage  
functions.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings.  
2. Tap VPN > Add VPN network.  
3. Enter a name for the VPN network in the Name field.  
4. Select a VPN type from the Type drop-down menu. The options are:  
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PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)  
L2TP/IPSec PSK (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol / Internet Protocol Security Pre-Shared  
Key)  
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L2TP/IPSec RSA  
IPSec Xauth PSK  
IPSec Xauth RSA  
IPSec Hybrid RSA  
5. Enter the Server address and any other required fields that are dependent upon the  
Type you entered previously.  
6. Tap the Show advanced options check box to display additional VPN options.  
7. Tap Save to save your VPN settings.  
Nearby Devices  
This option allows you to share your media files with nearby devices using DLNA.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings > Nearby devices.  
2. Verify Wi-Fi Direct is enabled and you are paired with the device you wish to detect and  
share content with.  
3. Tap the ON/OFF slider to turn File sharing On.  
4. At the Nearby devices prompt, tap OK.  
5. Tap Shared contents and then check the media you would like to share. Tap OK.  
6. Tap Device name and then use the onscreen keyboard to change the name shown to  
others. Tap Save.  
7. Tap Access control and then tap what devices are allowed access. Choose from Allow  
all or Only allowed devices. The allowed devices are configured in the following  
Allowed devices list.  
8. Tap Allowed devices list and then select the connected devices you would like 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 actions you’ll take when you  
upload content from other devices. Choose from either Always accept, Always ask, or  
Always reject.  
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Roaming  
Your roaming settings allow you to connect to your service provider’s partner networks and  
access voice and data services when you are out of your service provider’s area of coverage.  
Roaming Network  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings.  
2. Tap Roaming > Roaming network. Choose from the following:  
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Sprint Only 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  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings.  
2. Tap Roaming > Roaming settings and select your roaming options.  
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Under Domestic, select or deselect Data.  
Under International, select or deselect Data.  
Roaming Guard  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings.  
2. Tap Roaming > Roaming guard. Choose from the following:  
.
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Under Domestic, select or deselect Data.  
Under International, select or deselect Data.  
Sound Settings  
The Sound settings menu lets you control your device’s audio, from ringtones and alerts to  
touch tones and notifications.  
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Volume  
The Volume menu provides access to various volume settings within one onscreen popup  
menu. You can adjust the volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.  
1. Press  
2. Tap Volume.  
3. Touch and drag the onscreen sliders to assign volume level settings for the following:  
Music, video, games, and other media; Notifications; and System.  
4. Tap OK to assign the volume levels.  
and tap  
>
> Sound.  
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You can adjust the media volume in standby mode by using the volume button on  
the top of your device.  
Default Notifications  
The notification area displays icons associated with user notifications such as email messages  
or upcoming events. You can select the sound that plays when your device receives new  
notifications.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Sound.  
2. Tap Default notifications and then tap a notification type from the available list. The  
sound briefly plays when selected.  
3. Tap OK to assign the sound.  
Touch Sounds  
When enabled, sounds play when you touch the screen to make selections.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Sound.  
2. Tap the checkbox to enable playing a sound when making a screen selection.  
Screen Lock Sounds  
When enabled, sounds play when locking and unlocking the screen.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Sound.  
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2. Tap the checkbox to enable playing a sound when locking and unlocking the screen.  
Display Settings  
Adjusting your device’s display settings not only allows you to personalize the look and feel of  
your device, it can also help increase battery life.  
Brightness  
Adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Display.  
2. Touch Brightness and select the checkmark next to Automatic brightness to allow the  
device to adjust brightness automatically.  
3. Clear the checkmark and then touch and drag Brightness slider left or right to adjust the  
screen contrast and tap OK.  
Screen Timeout  
Screen timeout lets you select how long the display screen remains lit after you press any key.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Display > Screen timeout.  
2. Tap a time setting. Choose from 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5  
minutes, 10 minutes, or 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. See Rotate for more information.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Display.  
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2. Touch Auto-rotate screen (enabled by default). A green checkmark indicates the  
feature is enabled.  
Font Style  
You can set the font for all text that displays on your device.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Display.  
2. Tap Font style. Choose from Default font, Choco cooky, Helvetica S, or Rosemary.  
Tip: To acquire additional font options, tap Get fonts online to access new fonts in the  
Google Play Store app.  
Font Size  
This option allows you to select which size of font is displayed.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Display.  
2. Tap Font size. Choose from Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, or Huge.  
Quick Launch  
This multifunctional key allows you to quickly open an application or perform a task. You can  
change or remove Quick Launch key (the default is screen capture).  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Display.  
2. Tap Quick launch and select one of the features. Select None to remove the key from  
the menu bar.  
Wallpaper Settings  
The Wallpaper settings option allows you to set the Wallpaper for your Home screen, Lock  
screen, or both. Wallpapers consist of either Gallery images (user taken), Live wallpapers  
(animated backgrounds), or Wallpaper gallery (default device wallpapers).  
Home Screen Wallpaper  
You can select a unique picture to display as your wallpaper on the Home Screen. Choose from  
preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera.  
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1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Wallpaper.  
2. Tap Home screen and then tap a wallpaper type from the available list. Choose from  
Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers.  
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, or Home and lock  
screens.  
Lock Screen Wallpaper  
You can select a unique picture to display on the Lock Screen. Choose from preloaded  
wallpaper images or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Wallpaper.  
2. Tap Lock screen and then tap a wallpaper type from the available list. Choose from  
Gallery or Wallpapers.  
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, or Home and lock  
screens.  
Home and Lock Screens Wallpaper  
This feature assigns the same image to both the Home screen and Lock screens.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Wallpaper.  
2. Tap Home and lock screens and then tap a wallpaper type from the available list.  
Choose from Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers.  
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, 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, Bluetooth usage, and GPS functionality all act to drain your  
battery. The following is a list of helpful tips that can help conserve your battery power:  
Reduce your backlight on time.  
Turn Bluetooth off when not in use.  
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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 your battery as it is not only transmitting a Wi-Fi connection to your  
device but is also doing it while using a 4G connection.  
Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using this function will  
periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your  
battery.  
Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device.  
Repeating this process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the  
storage capacity of any battery.  
Turn off Automatic application sync.  
Use the Power saving widget to deactivate hardware functions such as Wi-Fi,  
Bluetooth, GPS, Synchronization, or LCD brightness setting.  
Check the Battery use screen to review what features or functions have been consuming  
your battery resources.  
Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications.  
Animated wallpapers use an increased amount of power and memory. Change your Live  
Wallpaper to a non-animated Wallpaper gallery or Gallery image.  
Access Power Saving Settings  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Power saving.  
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider to ON to Use Power saving to allow the device to switch to  
power saving mode when the battery is low.  
3. Choose from the following options to customize the settings:  
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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: provides additional information about Power saving  
settings.  
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Storage Settings  
You can manage the information and configuration related to both your microSD card and built-  
in device storage memory. You can choose to store items either in the built-in device storage  
memory or in the optional microSD card. For information about transferring files from a  
computer to either device storage option, see Transfer Files Between Your Device and a  
Device Memory  
From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the memory.  
Press  
and tap  
>
> Storage.  
Total Space  
Total space indicates the total size of the device’s memory. This includes both available and  
used space information.  
Apps  
Applications displays the amount of memory occupied by running applications.  
Pictures, videos  
Pictures, videos displays the amount of memory occupied by pictures and videos stored on your  
device.  
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 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 device’s memory.  
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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 inserted microSD card. This includes both  
available and used space information.  
To determine the amount of memory currently used on the card, take the total space and  
subtract the remaining available space.  
Note: Not all of the microSD card is registered in the available space, as a small percentage of  
the storage is unread. A 16GB microSD card will show approximately 14.73GB of total  
space.  
Available Space  
Available space indicates the amount of remaining free memory space available on the microSD  
card.  
Unmount SD Card  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Storage.  
2. Tap Unmount SD card to release the microSD card from its use by the device. When  
the memory card is safe to remove, a notification displays in the status area.  
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The microSD card must first be mounted in order to unmount it.  
Format SD Card  
Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Storage.  
2. Tap Format SD card > Format SD card > Delete all.  
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If you have a lock code or pattern set, you will be prompted to enter it before  
proceeding with the formatting.  
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Once completely formatted, the card is automatically re-mounted (reconnected for  
use by the device).  
The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the  
files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the  
contents before you format the card.  
Battery Settings  
Your 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 processes have been using the battery.  
Press  
and tap  
>
> Battery.  
Application Manager  
Manage your device's applications, control running applications, and monitor your memory use  
from the Application manager.  
Manage Applications  
Use the Application manager menu to quickly erase selected content and uninstall third-party  
applications stored in your device.  
To clear an application’s cache:  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
> Application manager.  
and tap Sort by size. This option sorts the current applications listing to display  
those applications by amount of memory or cache usage.  
3. Tap the application whose cache you wish to delete.  
4. From the Application info screen, tap Clear data and/or Clear cache.  
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To uninstall third-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 restarted.  
To stop a currently running service:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Application manager.  
2. Tap Running, select an onscreen process entry, and tap Stop.  
3. Read the Stop system service? dialog and tap OK.  
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These stopped processes restart once the device is restarted (power cycled).  
Third-party Task Manager applications are also available from the Google Play Store  
app.  
Note: You can also access the most recently used applications by touching  
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Memory Use  
View storage used by currently running applications.  
Press  
and tap  
>
> Application manager. The bottom of the screen  
displays the amount of RAM used by all running services.  
Accounts and Sync Settings  
Your device provides the ability to synchronize data from a variety of different sources or sites.  
These accounts can range from Google, a Corporate Microsoft Exchange Email Server, and  
other social sites. Corporate and Google accounts provide the ability to synchronize Calendar  
events and Contacts.  
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Set Up a New Account  
You can set up a new account using the following procedures.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Accounts and sync.  
2. Tap Add account and tap an account type.  
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Samsung account, Dropbox, Email, Facebook (for syncing), Google, LDAP, and  
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.  
3. Enter your account information and tap Next.  
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Depending on the account type, you may need to enter an email address or user  
address, password, domain name, or other information. For Corporate Exchange  
Email Server accounts, contact your server administrator to determine what  
information you will need.  
4. Tap Done when you are finished.  
Manage Existing Accounts  
You can manage a current account by using the following procedures.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Accounts and sync.  
2. Tap an account to edit its settings.  
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Tap a field to edit its settings.  
Tap Remove account to delete the account from your device.  
3. Tap Done when you are finished.  
Location Services Settings  
Your device is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based  
services.  
The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide  
your location from everyone except 911.  
Turning Location on will allow 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 function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide your  
general location based on the cell site serving your device. No application or service  
may use your location without your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not  
available in all areas.  
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Use Location Services  
Use the following steps to use wi-fi or mobile networks to determine your device's location.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Location services.  
2. Tap Use wireless networks. A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled.  
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This service uses available wireless networks to pinpoint your location within certain  
applications such as Google Maps.  
3. Tap Agree. Enabling this feature allows Google to collect anonymous location data  
whether or not any location application or other related feature 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 quickly refine your search results by permitting Google to use your  
location data.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Location services.  
2. Tap Location and Google search and tap Agree to enable the positioning sensors.  
Security Settings  
This menu contains features that allows you to configure the device’s security parameters.  
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Screen Lock  
You can increase the security of your device by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you  
either swipe the screen, detect accessibility through facial recognition, draw the correct unlock  
pattern on the screen, enter the correct PIN, or enter the correct password to unlock the  
device’s control keys, buttons, and touchscreen.  
You can choose among these lock options, listed in approximate order of strength:  
Use Swipe  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Security.  
2. Tap Screen lock > Swipe.  
Note: If you previously had a pattern, PIN, or password assigned, you will need to enter it  
before changing the screen lock type.  
Use Face Unlock  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Security.  
2. Tap Screen 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 all of your facial features, the screen will display, “Can’t find  
part of your face”.  
5. After the device recognizes your face, a checkmark will display within the oval and the  
screen displays, “Face captured.”.  
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6. Tap Continue and create a security pattern or PIN. You will use one of these security  
features if the device does not recognize your face when you attempt to unlock the  
device.  
7. Set your backup Pattern or PIN and tap OK.  
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 > Security > Improve facial recognition.  
Use a Screen Unlock Pattern  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Security.  
2. Tap Screen lock > Pattern, read the information on the screen, and tap Next.  
3. Draw a screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal, or  
diagonal direction. Lift your finger from the screen when finished.  
4. The device records the pattern. Tap Continue.  
5. When prompted, draw the pattern again, and then tap Confirm.  
6. Set a backup PIN. If you forget your screen unlock pattern, you can enter your backup  
PIN to unlock your device.  
When unlocking the screen, If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen five  
times, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.  
What if I Forget My Pattern?  
If you forget your lock pattern, 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 OK.  
Use a Screen Unlock PIN  
1. Press  
2. Tap Screen lock > PIN.  
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3. Enter a PIN, tap OK, and then enter your PIN again to confirm it.  
If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30  
seconds before you can try again.  
Use a Screen Unlock Password  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Security.  
2. Tap Screen lock > Password.  
3. Enter a password, tap Continue, and then enter your password again to confirm it.  
Note: If you fail to enter the correct 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, you will be prompted to wait for 30  
seconds before you can try again.  
Encrypt Device  
Data encryption allows you to encrypt all data that is on your device to enhance security after  
you turn it off.  
Important!  
Password screen lock protection represents the highest level of security;  
therefore, you must setup a screen lock password in order to use device  
decryption. For more information, see Screen Lock.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Security.  
2. Read the general encryption information and tap Encrypt device.  
3. At the Encrypt device prompt, tap OK. Your device will restart.  
4. Unlock the device. The data on your device is encrypted and your device will restart  
again. The icon is displayed on the top bar of your display showing that your data is  
encrypted.  
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Encrypt SD card  
Prevent another user from accessing information stored on your SD card by protecting the  
information using a password. When enabled, your device will ask for a password each time you  
use the device. Using this option you can also change your SD card PIN number.  
Important!  
Password screen lock protection represents the highest level of security;  
therefore, you must setup a screen lock password in order to use SD card  
encryption. For more information, see Screen Lock.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Security.  
2. Tap Encrypt external SD card.  
Make Passwords Visible  
When enabled, this feature allows you to view the text being entered into a password field as  
you type it. Many times, other applications insert an asterisk (*) as you type. This can cause  
issues and confusion. What if you mis-typed the password or used the wrong case? When  
enabled, you can see your entry. This feature is enabled by default.  
Disable Visible Passwords  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Security.  
2. Tap Make passwords visible (to remove the checkmark on the option).  
Device Administrators  
Activating this feature allows Google to administrate your device in a way similar to IT security  
settings on a corporate PC. This would be beneficial in the case that your device was lost or  
stolen. The device could be “deactivated” or “restricted” (through administration) from a remote  
location.  
Select Device Administrators  
The Device Administration feature allows you to select one or more administration applications  
that control your device for security purposes (for example, if your device is lost or stolen).  
These applications enforce remote or local device security policies. Some of the features a  
device administration application might control are:  
Setting the number of failed password attempts before the device is restored to factory  
settings.  
Automatically locking the device.  
Restoring factory settings on the device.  
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Note: If a device uses multiple enabled administration applications, the strictest policy is  
enforced.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Security.  
2. Tap Device administrators and tap an account.  
3. Tap Deactivate 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  
and tap  
>
> Applications.  
2. Tap Unknown sources and then tap OK to confirm. A green checkmark indicates the  
feature is enabled.  
Trusted Credentials  
Use this feature to allow applications to access secure certificates and other credentials.  
To use secure credentials:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Security.  
2. Tap Trusted credentials to display the list of your device’s trusted CA certificates. A  
green checkmark indicates the certificate is enabled.  
Install from Device Storage  
Use this setting to install encrypted certificates from your USB storage.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Security.  
2. Tap Install from device storage and then tap a certificate file and follow the onscreen  
prompts.  
Clear Credentials  
Use this setting to clear the credential storage of all contents and reset the password.  
1. Press  
2. Tap Clear credentials.  
Settings  
and tap  
>
> Security.  
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Language and Input Settings  
Your device’s Language settings let you select a language for the device’s screens and menus,  
as well as manage a personal user dictionary. The Keyboard settings let you select a preferred  
input method, control keyboard settings, and more.  
Language  
Use these procedures to change the language that displays on your device.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Language and input.  
2. 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 select the default method for entering text.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Language 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 available input method.  
in the notification bar.  
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Note: Within either dialog box, you can tap the  
icon to access Keyboard and input methods  
settings. For more information about the applicable input method setting procedures,  
Google Voice Typing Settings  
This feature listens to your voice input and translates it into text.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
> Language and input.  
to the right of Google voice typing to access the following options:  
.
Select input languages: allows you set the language you will be using for your  
voice input and output.  
.
Block offensive words: allows you to hide recognized offensive words.  
Samsung Keyboard Settings  
The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
> Language and input.  
to the right of Samsung keyboard to access the following options:  
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Input language: allows you to select the text input language. Choose from either  
English (US) or Español.  
.
Predictive text enables predictive text entry mode. This must be enabled to gain  
access to the advanced settings. Tap Predictive text to access the advanced  
settings.  
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My word list to add a list of words you commonly use within your sentences.  
T9 Trace allows you to enter words by swiping between onscreen keys.  
Handwriting enables the device to recognize onscreen handwriting and convert it to  
text.  
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Voice input activates the Voice input feature. This feature uses Google’s networked  
speech recognition application to convert speech into text.  
Auto capitalization automatically capitalizes the first letter of the first word in each  
sentence (standard English style).  
Auto-punctuate automatically inserts a period at the end of a sentence when you  
tap the space bar twice while using the onscreen QWERTY keyboard.  
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Character preview provides an automatic preview of the current character selection  
within the text string. This is helpful when multiple characters are available within one  
key.  
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Key-tap sound enables auditory feedback when you tap an onscreen key.  
Tutorial launches a brief onscreen tutorial covering the main concepts related to the  
Samsung keyboard.  
.
Reset settings resets the keyboard settings back to their original configuration.  
T9 Trace  
T9 Trace is built into the Samsung keyboard. This method allows you to enter a word by sliding  
your finger from letter to letter and lifting it between words. T9 Trace uses error correcting  
algorithms and a language model to predict the next word and includes a touch predictive text  
system.  
Enabling T9 Trace  
When T9 Trace is enabled, the onscreen keyboard can be used to enter text by tapping or  
swiping across the onscreen keys.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
> Language and input.  
to the right of Samsung keyboard.  
3. Touch the check mark to the right of T9 Trace to enable T9 Trace text entry.  
Swype Settings  
Swype provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for  
users pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
> Language and input.  
(adjacent to the Swype field) to display the Swype settings screen. For  
information about Swype, see Swype.  
Voice Search  
The Voice Search feature is a voice-activated application that allows you to tell the device what  
to search for and then the device activates a Google search based on what you said.  
1. Press  
2. Tap Voice Search to access the following options:  
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and tap  
>
> Language and input.  
     
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.
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Language: allows you set the language you will be using for your voice input and  
output.  
SafeSearch: allows you to filter explicit images when performing voice searches.  
You can set to Off, Moderate, or Strict.  
Block offensive words: allows you to block recognition of known offensive words or  
language. (A green check mark indicates the feature is active).  
Text-to-speech Output  
The Text-to-speech output feature allows the device to provide a verbal readout of onscreen  
data such as messages and incoming caller information (based on Caller ID).Tap Text-to-  
speech output to access the following options:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Language and input.  
2. Tap Text-to-speech output to access the following options:  
.
.
Preferred TTS engine  
Google text-to-speech Engine: allows you to use and modify Google Text-to-  
speech settings. Tap  
settings.  
to the right of Google text-to-speech for additional  
General  
Speech rate: adjusts the rate at which onscreen text is spoken by the device.  
Choose from: Very slow, Slow, Normal, Fast, and Very fast.  
Listen to an example: plays a short example of what the text-to-speech feature  
sounds like on your device when activated.  
Driving mode: allows new notifications to be automatically read aloud.  
Pointer Speed  
This feature allows you to adjust the speed of the Mouse/trackpad.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Language and input.  
2. Tap Pointer speed, adjust the slider according to your speed preference, and tap OK.  
Back Up and Reset Settings  
Your device’s Privacy menu includes the Factory Data Reset option. This option lets you reset  
your device to the original factory settings, which erases all data from the device’s application  
storage.  
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Backup and Restore  
The device can be configured to back up your current settings, application data and settings.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Back up and reset.  
2. Tap Back up my data to create a backup of your current device settings and  
applications.  
3. Tap Backup account to assign the account being backed up.  
4. Tap Automatic restore to assist in the re-installation of a previously installed application  
(including preferences and data).  
5. Tap Factory data reset to reset your device and sound settings to the factory default  
settings. For more information, see Factory Data Reset.  
Factory Data Reset  
From this menu you can reset your device and sound settings to the factory default settings.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> 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 settings for attaching your device to optional accessories, such as a dock, or to  
another devices with an HDMI cable (accessories not included ).  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Dock.  
2. Tap Dock sound to play sounds when inserting or removing the device from the dock.  
3. Tap Audio output to use the external dock speakers when the device is docked.  
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Date and Time Settings  
When in network coverage, your device obtains its time and 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 can also choose the format for displaying the date and  
time.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Date and time.  
2. Configure options:  
.
Automatic date and time: When enabled, your device obtains date and time from  
the network. When disabled, you can use Set date and Set time to set the current  
time and date.  
.
.
.
Set date: When Automatic date and time is disabled, tap to set the current date.  
Set time: When Automatic date and time is disabled, tap to set current time.  
Automatic time zone: When enabled, the device obtains the time zone from the  
network.  
.
.
.
Select time zone: When Automatic time zone is disabled, tap to select a time zone.  
Use 24-hour format: Choose 12-hour or 24-hour format.  
Select date format: Select how the date information is displayed on your device.  
The selected date format is also used in the Alarm app.  
Accessibility Settings  
Use Accessibility settings to configure options to simplify device 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. With TalkBack, every  
interaction and key press is explained in audio. The Accessibility menu also allows you to set  
various vision, hearing, and access options.  
Access Accessibility Settings  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Accessibility.  
2. Select your settings from the following options:  
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Tap Auto-rotate screen to allow automatic rotation from the screen between  
landscape and portrait.  
.
.
Tap Speak passwords to allow the device to read aloud password information.  
Tap Accessibility shortcut to have a link to Accessibility settings appear on the  
Device options menu, which appears when you press and hold the power key.  
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Tap the Screen timeout option to timeout the accessibility feature after a defined  
amount of time.  
Tap TalkBack to activate the TalkBack feature. For more information, see TalkBack  
Tap Install Web scripts to allow apps to install scripts from Google that make their  
Web content more accessible. Tap Allow.  
Tap Font size to change the size of the fonts used on the device. Choose from:  
Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, or Huge.  
Tap Mono audio to enable stereo audio to be compressed into a single mono audio  
stream for use with a single earphone.  
Tap Turn off all sounds to mute every sound made by the device during taps,  
selections, notifications, etc.  
Tap Tap and hold delay to select a time interval to wait before interpreting a tap as  
a tap and hold. Choose Short, Medium, or Long.  
TalkBack Settings  
TalkBack provides spoken feedback, to describe what you touch, select and activate on the  
device.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Accessibility > TalkBack.  
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider to turn on TalkBack.  
3. Tap Settings and choose from the following options:  
.
.
.
Ringer volume: instructs the TalkBack program to provide voice feedback at 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.  
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Bluetooth output: 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 the volume return based upon the volume  
of your voice. Choose from Match speech volume, 75% of speech volume, or 50%  
of speech volume.  
.
Assign sounds: allows you to select sounds to differentiate between touchable and  
clickable items.  
Developer Options Settings  
Use the Developer Options to set options for application development.  
Important!  
These features are used for development purposes only.  
Press  
and tap  
>
> Developer options.  
USB Debugging  
When enabled, allows debugging when the device is attached to a PC by a USB cable.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Developer options.  
2. Tap USB debugging to enable or disable the setting. When enabled, a check mark  
appears in the check box.  
Development Device ID  
The identification number for your tablet when using it as a development tool displays in this  
field.  
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Allow Mock Locations  
If you are a developer who is testing a GPS applications using this device, you can use mock  
locations to tell the device that the device is at different GPS locations. In other words, the  
device is allowed to “mock” the coordinates. This feature is used for development purposes  
only.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Developer options.  
2. Tap Allow mock locations to enable or disable the setting. When enabled, a check  
mark appears in the check box.  
Desktop Backup Password  
Protect the desktop with a backup password ID.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Developer options.  
2. Tap Desktop backup password.  
3. In the Settings screen, enter the current full backup password, the new password for full  
backups and then enter the new password again.  
4. Tap Set backup password to save the password change.  
User Interface Options  
Configure the user interface by setting the behavior for the way the screen behaves when using  
applications or displaying data.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Developer options.  
2. Tap the check box next to each option to enable:  
.
Strict mode: Makes the screen flash when applications perform long operations on  
the main thread.  
.
.
.
.
.
Show pointer location: Highlights the data that was touched on the screen.  
Show touches: Displays touch interactions on the screen.  
Show screen updates: Areas of the screen flash when they update.  
Show CPU usage: Screen highlights the current CPU usage.  
Force GPU rendering: Uses a 2D acceleration in applications.  
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.
Window animation scale: Configure the scale for animation (ranges from off to  
10x).  
Transition animation scale: Configure the scale for transitioning when using  
animation (ranges from off to 10x).  
Application Options  
These options allow you to manage applications that are running in the background.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Developer options.  
2. Tap Do not keep activities to destroy every activity as soon as the application is closed.  
3. Tap Limit background processes to set the number of processes that can run in the  
background. Options are: Standard limit, No background processes, and 1 to 4  
processes at most.  
4. Tap Show all ANRs to display a prompt when applications running in the background  
are not responding.  
System Update Settings  
This feature contains tools that allow you to update your device to the latest PRL, Profile,  
Samsung Software, and Firmware. Access this menu on a regular basis to ensure that your  
device maintains the most recent system enhancements and security features.  
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 option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose  
to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on  
your device.  
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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  
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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.  
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Contacts  
The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources,  
including contacts you enter and save directly in your device as well as contacts synchronized  
with your Google account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server),  
and your Facebook friends.  
Get Started With Contacts  
Before using Contacts, it’s best to learn a few basics.  
Your device automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. You can create a Google  
contact, a device contact, 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 can also be imported  
to your device after you have created a Google Mail account.  
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (also known as Work or Outlook) contacts are those  
contacts that are intended to be shared with either an Exchange Server or from within  
Microsoft® Outlook®.  
The Contacts List  
Your device automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. You can create either a  
Google, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or Device contact.  
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Press  
and tap  
>
. You will see the Contacts list.  
.
Contacts List: The Contacts list displays all contacts currently stored in your device,  
including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Device contacts, and  
Facebook contacts.  
.
Create Contacts: Tap  
to add a contact.  
Scroll through the list to view all your contacts. To see a specific entry, scroll to it and tap it.  
Tip: To quickly move to a specific section in your contact list, tap a letter on the right side of  
the list to go directly to that letter in the alphabetical list.  
Contacts List Options  
From the Contacts list, tap  
to display the 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.  
Send email: allows you to send an email to the selected contact via Gmail or Email.  
Note: Prior to sending an email, you must first add a Google or Email account.  
.
.
.
Send namecard via: allows you to send contact entry information to a selected  
contact.  
Contacts to display: allows you to select a specific location from which to pull  
contacts which will display in your Contacts list.  
Import/Export: imports or exports the selected contact information from a specified  
location.  
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Accounts: displays your managed accounts.  
Settings: displays options for viewing contacts, including whether to show only  
contacts with phone numbers and whether to list or display by first name or last  
name. There is also an option to select how contacts are transferred to another  
device, either individually or as a full group.  
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Add a Contact  
You can add contacts directly from the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, phone  
numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. From the top of the screen, tap  
.
3. Tap a destination for the contact, such as Google, Samsung account, Microsoft  
Exchange ActiveSync, or Device.  
Note: Available options depend on the accounts set up on your device. You will not see the  
option to select a destination unless you have previously set up a Google or Microsoft  
Exchange Active Sync account on the device.  
1. On the Create contact screen, tap  
and assign a picture to the new entry by  
choosing one of three options:  
.
Picture: retrieve a previously stored image from Dropbox or Gallery and assign it to  
this entry. Tap an image to assign the image to the contact and then tap Done. After  
selecting the picture, you will be prompted to Crop it to fit the contact picture ID area.  
Crop the picture and then tap Done to assign it.  
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Take picture: use the camera to take a new picture and assign it to this entry and  
then tap Done. After you take a picture, you will be prompted first to Save and Crop  
the picture before assigning it to the contact.  
2. 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.  
3. Tap the Phone number field and use the numerical keyboard to enter the number.  
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.
Tap the menu next to the Phone number field to select a label for 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 tap  
to delete a field.  
4. Tap the Email address field and use the keyboard to enter the email address.  
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Tap the menu next to the Email address field to select a label for the address, from  
Home, Work, Other, or Custom (add your own label).  
Tap  
to add another Email address field or tap  
to delete a field.  
5. Tap the Address field and use the keyboard to enter the address.  
.
Tap the menu next to the Address 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 delete a field.  
6. Tap any of the following fields that you want to add 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. You  
may add other groups to the list. For more information, see Create Groups.  
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Add another field: tap this button to add another field such as Phonetic name,  
Organization, IM, Notes, Nickname, Website, Internet call, or Relationship.  
7. Tap Save to save the new contact.  
Edit a Contact  
Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a  
picture, and more.  
Add or Edit Information for a Contact  
You can modify existing contact information to keep your information up-to-date.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap  
.
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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 entry. Below  
are procedures for adding a picture already stored in your Gallery.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap  
.
Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap Edit.  
3. Tap  
or the currently assigned picture, and then tap Picture. See Open Gallery for  
more information.  
4. Tap an onscreen image to prepare it for use.  
5. Touch and drag along the sides of the blue border box to begin cropping the desired  
area, tap Done, and then tap Save to assign selected picture.  
Assign a New Picture to a Contact  
Below are procedures for adding a picture to a contact through taking a new photo.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. Tap a contact to display it and then tap  
.
Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap Edit.  
3. Tap  
or the currently assigned picture, and then tap Take picture.  
4. Tap  
until the shutter sounds. See Take Pictures for more information.  
5. Tap Save.  
6. Touch and drag along the sides of the blue border box to begin cropping the desired  
area.  
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7. Tap Done to assign the picture. Tap Save to save the contact.  
Join a Contact  
When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, device, Facebook, etc.), you may have  
multiple similar entries for a single contact. Your device’s Contacts application lets you link  
multiple entries into a single contact.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap  
> Join contact.  
3. Tap another entry to link it to the original contact.  
Note: You can join up to five contacts in a single entry.  
Delete a Contact  
You can delete a contact from the contacts details page.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap  
.
Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap Delete.  
3. Tap OK.  
Synchronize Contacts  
Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add and manage a new or existing  
contact from your online or remote accounts to your device. Prior to syncing, you must first have  
an active Google or Corporate account with current Contact entries, and 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 and sync.  
2. Tap the Gmail account to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen.  
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3. Tap the parameters you wish to synchronize.A green checkmark indicates the feature is  
enabled.  
Note: In order to use Sync Picasa Web Albums, Picasa must be downloaded through your  
Gmail credentials.  
4. Tap  
to return to the previous screen.  
To synchronize Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Accounts and sync.  
2. Tap the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account to reveal the account’s  
synchronization settings screen.  
3. Tap the parameters you wish to immediately synchronize.  
Sync Calendar synchronizes your Exchange calendar entries between your  
device and the remote Exchange server.  
Sync Contacts synchronizes the contacts between your device and the remote  
Exchange server.  
Sync Email synchronizes your exchange email to any updated email existing on  
the remote Exchange server.  
Sync Tasks synchronizes your exchange calendar task entries between your  
device and the remote Exchange server.  
Note: Any change on either side (Device, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync  
Contacts), is reflected on the other side after a sync process. The process of updating  
your Contacts tab can take several minutes. If after 10-20 minutes, your list has not been  
updated, repeat steps 2-3.  
Note: Your Contacts tab then reflects any updated Contact information.  
Note: Syncing of contacts requires you are logged into your Gmail and Corporate accounts via  
the device.  
Add Entries to Your Favorites  
The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred  
Contacts entries.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
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2. Touch and hold the entry name from the Contacts tab listing.  
3. From the context menu, tap Add to favorites.  
Note: Another method to add or remove an entry from your favorites is to toggle the state of  
the star icon on the Contact’s details page next to the name. Tap to add the entry to your  
favorites (star is lit), tap again to remove.  
Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts  
You can add your Facebook contacts’ information, such as pictures, email, and phone numbers  
directly to your Contacts list. All of the current contacts’ information is then migrated over to your  
device.  
Note: You must first have an active Facebook page populated with friends sharing their  
contact information.  
If a Contacts entry already exists in with a slightly different name, separate entries are created  
and can later be linked (joined) together into a single entry. See Join a Contact.  
Add Your Facebook Friends to Your Contacts  
Before you can add your friends, you must add your Facebook account to the list of managed  
and synchronized accounts. This process is similar to synchronizing your email accounts.  
This process not only synchronizes your contact information but also your status, events, and  
more.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> 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, tap Sync now.  
Create Groups  
This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a group. This group can be one of  
the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group.  
To create a new group:  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
> Groups.  
.
3. Tap the Group name field and enter a name for the new group.  
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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 the contact(s) you want to add. (A green check-mark  
appears next to the selected entries.)  
4. Tap Done > Save.  
To send an email message to a group:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Groups.  
2. Tap an existing group and then tap  
> Send email.  
3. Select the recipients of the new message (indicated by a green checkmark) and then tap  
Done.  
4. If prompted, select an email account for the message.  
5. Type your message, and then tap  
.
Share a Contact  
You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, email, or Gmail.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then press  
and tap Share namecard via.  
3. Send the current contact information to an external recipient via one of the following:  
.
.
Bluetooth to send the information via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on  
pairing and sending via Bluetooth.  
Dropbox: to upload the entries to your remote Dropbox Web storage location.  
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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 a  
subject and a message, and then tap Send. See Send a Gmail Message for details.  
Wi-Fi Direct to send the information via a device-to-device connection.  
Note: Prior to using the Bluetooth feature, it must first be enabled, and the recipient’s device  
must be visible.  
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Accounts and Messaging  
With Sprint service and your device’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share  
information through many different channels and accounts.  
Gmail / Google  
You will need a Google account to access several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps,  
Google Talk, and the Google Play applications. Before you can access Google applications, you  
must enter your account information. These applications sync between your device and your  
online Google account.  
Create a Google Account  
If you do not already have a Google account, you can create one online or using your device.  
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, you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your device.  
Create a Google Account Online  
1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to www.google.com.  
2. On the main page, click Sign in > SIGN UP.  
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account.  
4. Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided, and respond to the email  
to confirm and activate your new account.  
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Create a Google Account Using Your Device  
You will need a Google account to access several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps,  
Google Talk, and the Google Play applications. Before you are able to access Google  
applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your  
device and your online Google account.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Accounts and sync.  
2. Tap Add Account > Google > New.  
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account.  
Sign In to Your Google Account  
Below are procedures for signing into your Google account.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Accounts and sync.  
2. Tap Add Account > Google > Existing, and then enter your Google Account name and  
password.  
3. Tap Sign in and follow the prompts to configure any additional options.  
- or –  
1. Launch an application that requires a Google account (such as Play Store or Gmail).  
2. Tap Existing and then enter your existing user name and password.  
Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap New and follow the onscreen prompts  
to create your new account.  
3. Tap Sign in. Your device communicates with the Google servers to confirm your  
information.  
Access Gmail  
Below are procedures for accessing your 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.  
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.
.
.
Read a new email message: Tap the unread message or the conversation with an  
unread message (just-arrived items display in bold).  
Select 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  
2. From the Inbox, tap  
3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field.  
You can add as many message recipients as you want.  
and tap  
>
.
.
.
Note: To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other  
recipients tap +CC/BCC.  
4. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject.  
5. Tap the Compose email field and compose your email.  
.
To add a picture attachment, tap  
.
6. To send the message, tap SEND.  
.
.
To save the current email as a draft, tap  
email messages, from the Inbox, tap Inbox and then tap Drafts.  
> Save draft. To later view your draft  
To delete the current email message, tap  
> Discard.  
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages  
Below are procedures for reading and replying to Gmail messages.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. Tap a message to display its contents.  
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Tip: You can also access new messages through the Notifications bar. When a new Gmail  
message arrives, you’ll see the icon in the Notifications bar. Touch the notifications area  
to display notifications. Tap a message to display it.  
3. Tap  
for Reply,  
for Reply All, or  
for Forward.  
.
.
For Reply or Reply All, enter an additional message.  
For Forward, enter or select recipients and then enter an additional message.  
Tip: To change your selected 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 the message, tap  
SEND.  
Email  
Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using  
POP3 or IMAP. You can also access your Exchange ActiveSync email and other features on  
your device.  
Add 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.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Accounts and sync > Add account > Email.  
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Note: You can also add email and corporate email accounts from the Email application. Tap  
> Settings, and then tap to display the Set up email screen.  
2. Enter your email address in the Email address field.  
3. Enter your password in the Password field and then tap Next.  
.
Tapping Next prompts your device to attempt a “regular” email setup and 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 type, user name, password, server, security type,  
etc.  
Tip: If you want to see your password as it is being typed, tap Show password.  
4. At the Account options screen, tap the Email check frequency drop-down list box and  
select how often you would like your email to be checked.  
5. Tap any of the other options you would like to create a checkmark.  
6. Tap Next.  
7. Enter a name for this email account (optional), and then enter your name for outgoing  
messages.  
8. Tap Done.  
Add a Corporate Email Account  
The main Email application also provides access to your Outlook Exchange server via your  
device. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, 2007, or 2010 as the corporate  
email system, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts,  
and Task information directly with your company’s Exchange server.  
Important!  
This Outlook application does not utilize Microsoft® ActiveSync® to synchronize  
the device to your remote Exchange Server. This synchronization is done  
wirelessly over the air (OTA) and not via a direct connection.  
Use the following procedure to synchronize your device with a corporate email account.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Accounts and sync > Add account > Microsoft  
Exchange ActiveSync.  
Note: You can also add email and corporate email accounts from the Email application. Tap  
> Settings, and then tap  
to display the Set up email screen.  
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2. Enter 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 Server information.  
.
Domain\user name: Use the arrow keys to place your cursor before your user name  
and enter your network domain\desktop login user name.  
Important!  
Key info here is the Domain information. Maintain the “\” between the Domain  
and user name.  
.
.
Password: typically your network access password (case-sensitive).  
Exchange Server: your exchange server remote email address. Typically starts with  
mail.XXX.com. Obtain this information from your company network administrator.  
Do not accept the default entry as this is a guess based on returned information.  
.
If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the Use secure connection (SSL) field  
to place a checkmark in the box and activate this additional level of security.  
Important!  
If your exchange server requires this feature, leaving this field unchecked can  
prevent connection.  
Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect user name or password information can cause  
completion issues.  
4. Read the onscreen activation disclaimer and, if prompted, tap Next.  
5. Configure your Email check frequency, Amount to synchronize (days to synchronize  
between your device and server), and activate any other email settings, and then tap  
Next.  
6. Identify your 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 device.  
Compose and Send Email  
Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your device. Increase your  
productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages.  
1. Press  
and tap  
.
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2. From the Inbox, tap  
.
3. Select an email account. Tap the  
account.  
icon in the From field and select an available  
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 current email to other  
recipients, tap +Cc/Bcc.  
5. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject.  
6. Tap the 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, Memo, Calendar, Contacts,  
or Location.  
.
Tap  
to delete a selected attachment from your current email.  
7. To send the message, tap  
.
Note: To delete the current email message, tap  
and choose whether or not to save it in  
drafts.  
View and Reply to Email  
Reading and replying to email on your device is as simple as on your computer.  
1. Press  
and tap  
.
2. On the email account Inbox, tap a message to view it.  
3. Tap  
(Reply) to reply to the sender, or  
(Forward) to forward the message.  
.
If you're forwarding the message, add recipients in the To field.  
4. Add a message (if desired) and then tap  
Manage Your Email Inbox  
The following procedures allow you to view, refresh, sort, and delete your email messages.  
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View Your Email Inbox  
1. Press  
and tap  
.
2. Tap the account name field (upper-left) to open the complete email account list page.  
3. Select an email account and tap 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 (upper-left) to  
open the complete email account list page.  
.
Select an available email account.  
3. Tap  
(Refresh).  
Sort Email Messages  
1. On the email account Inbox, tap  
> Sort by.  
2. Select from the options to sort email messages by date received, sender, read/unread,  
favorites, attachments, or priority.  
Delete an Email Message  
1. On the email account Inbox, tap a message to display it..  
2. Tap  
(Delete).  
Delete Multiple Email Messages  
Tap the checkmark boxes to the left of each email you want to delete and then tap  
(Delete). Tap Delete to confirm.  
Corporate Email Features  
The following information provides details about specific email features that can enhance your  
experience.  
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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.  
1. Press  
and tap  
.
2. On the email account Inbox, tap the flag icon to the right of the email message you wish  
to mark. The flag will turn red.  
Set Out of Office Status  
You can set your Out of Office status and auto-reply message right from your device.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
.
> More > Account settings > Out of office settings.  
3. Tap On and set the dates and times for the period when you will be out of the office.  
4. Tap Internal message settings to modify the auto-replies to inter-office e-mail. Tap  
External message settings to modify the auto-replies to email received outside of your  
immediate office location  
5. Tap Set.  
Set Email Message Priority  
You can set the priority for an email message you send with your Exchange ActiveSync  
account.  
1. While composing the message, tap  
> Priority.  
2. Choose from one of the following: High, Normal, or Low.  
Edit Email Account Settings  
You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password,  
name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more. Available settings depend on the  
account.  
1. Press  
and tap  
.
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2. Choose an email account from the menu at the left of the toolbar, and then tap  
>
Settings.  
3. Configure settings:  
.
Tap General preference for general email preferences:  
Auto-advance: allows you to select the screen that displays after you delete a  
message. Options include Newer message, Older message, and Message list.  
Message preview line: lets you select how many lines of text to display in the  
message list.  
Email title: lets you choose between Subject and Sender as the first, main line  
of each message.  
Confirm deletions: allows you to choose whether to have your device prompt  
you to confirm when deleting emails.  
Quick responses: allows you to create simple message responses to uses as  
quick replies.  
.
Note: Not all options will be available for all email account types.  
4. Press twice to return to the previous screen.  
Tap the account name to configure additional account settings.  
Delete an Email Account  
If you no longer want an email account on your device, you can delete it through the mail  
settings menu.  
1. Press  
and tap  
.
2. Choose an email account from the menu at the left of the toolbar, and then tap  
>
Settings > Delete account.  
3. Tap account(s) to mark them for deletion, and then tap Delete.  
Add an Email or Gmail Widget  
Add an Email or Gmail widget to view your email messages 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 tap and hold an email or Gmail widget.  
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4. Release the widget into an open space on one of your home pages.  
Social Networking Accounts  
Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts. Post updates on Facebook and  
Twitter, review your LinkedIn contacts, see what everyone’s talking about from YouTube, and  
more.  
Facebook  
Post 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 device, you will need to download and install the  
Facebook app from the Google Play Store app.For more information, see Find and  
Sign in to Your Facebook Account  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Accounts and Sync > Add account.  
2. Tap Facebook (for syncing). If prompted, perform the following actions:  
.
.
Read the disclaimer and tap Agree to continue.  
Read the setup overview and tap Next to continue.  
3. Enter your Facebook user name and password and tap Log in.  
4. Select the information you want your Facebook account to synchronize with your device.  
Choose from:  
.
.
.
Sync all to sync all of your Facebook friends and their information and status with  
your device.  
Sync with existing contacts to sync Facebook messages with your existing  
Contact list.  
Don’t sync to prevent the device from syncing any of your Facebook information.  
5. Tap Sync.  
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Note: You can also sign in to your Facebook account from the Facebook app. After  
downloading and installing the app, launch it from Google Play or from the apps screen.  
Follow the prompts to sign in to your account and select your sync preferences.  
YouTube  
YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is  
used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips,  
and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts, and  
other original videos.  
YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data  
plan to avoid additional data charges.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
(YouTube).  
2. Tap Search YouTube to open the onscreen keyboard and enter search terms to search  
for specific videos, scroll down to browse through the main page thumbnails, or scroll to  
the bottom to explore additional options.  
3. To view a video, tap an available preview thumbnail or tap the title link.  
4. Tap  
to return to the previous page.  
Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view content. However, if you wish to  
sign in to access additional options tap the ACCOUNT tab. Select an account (if  
available) or create a new account. (Even if you sign in to YouTube via the Web, you  
must separately sign in via your device.)  
Google Talk  
Google Talk is a free Windows and Web-based application for instant messaging offered by  
Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. This  
allows you to search a chat log and store them in your Gmail accounts.  
For more information, visit www.google.com/talk/.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
(Talk).  
2. Tap ADD ACCOUNT to add a Google account to Google Talk.  
.
Tap New to create a new Google account, or tap Existing to sign in to an existing  
Google account.  
3. After entering your user name and password, tap Sign in.  
4. Begin using Google Talk.  
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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  
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Applications and Entertainment  
All your device’s features are accessible through the Applications list.  
DivX  
DivX is a digital media format that provides your device with high-quality videos.  
DivX Legal Information  
This device recognizes DivX® encoded media files. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos  
are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.  
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up 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 is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com  
for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to  
play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate  
the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu (tap Apps > Settings > About device >  
Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register). Go to www.divx.com/vod for  
more information on how to complete your registration. Google, the Google logo, Android, the  
Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Talk,  
Picasa, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.  
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If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message "Authorization  
Error" will be displayed and your content will not play.] Learn more at www.divx.com/vod.  
Important!  
DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management)  
system that restricts playback to only registered DivX Certified devices.  
Locate Your VOD Registration Number  
Follow these procedures to locate your VOD registration number.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> About device > Legal information > License  
settings > DivX® VOD > Register.  
2. Write down your Registration code.  
3. Tap OK.  
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased  
Movies  
To play purchased DivX movies on your device, you will first need to complete a one-time  
registration using both your device 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 DivX software running on your computer. Download the free  
player (for your computer) from www.divx.com/.  
3. Open the DivX Player on your computer and from within the VOD menu and tap  
Register a DivX Certified Device...  
.
You are prompted to log in or create a DivX account if your account information has  
not already been saved in DivX Player.  
4. Follow the instructions in DivX Player to enter the registration code from step 2 and  
create a device nickname (for example, "Kate” or “P500").  
5. Choose a location on your computer to download the DivX registration video with the  
same title as your device nickname (for example, Kate.divx).  
6. Follow the onscreen 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 (Transfer), select USB (the device) as the target  
destination for the registration video (created in step 6) and tap Start.  
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9. Press  
and tap  
>
(My files).  
10. Tap a folder and scroll down or up until you locate your registration DivX video file.  
11. Tap the file to play it. Once you play the registration file on your device, your registration  
is complete.  
Return to the DivX VOD Manager screen (from within your computer’s DivX Player) and confirm  
both your computer and your new device appears in the list of registered DivX devices.  
Note: There is no special registration or configuration necessary to play back DRM-free DivX  
movies.  
Registration of your device is only required for play back of protected DivX material.  
Google Play Store  
Google PlayTM Store is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and  
books for your device. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from  
productivity apps to games. When you find an app you want, you can easily download and  
install it on your device.  
To access Google PlayTM Store, you must first connect to the Internet using your device’s Wi-Fi  
or Sprint 4G or 3G data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Web and Data and  
Important!  
Sprint’s policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party  
applications may access your personal information or require Sprint to disclose  
your customer information to the third-party application provider. To find out how  
a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal  
information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found  
on their website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s  
policies, don’t use the application.  
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Find and Install an App  
When you install apps from the Google PlayTM Store app and use them on your device, they  
may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more)  
or access to certain functions or settings of your device. Download and install only apps that you  
trust.  
1. Press  
and tap  
(Play Store).  
2. Browse through the categories (Apps, Music, Magazines, Books, Movies & TV, or  
Games), find an app you're interested in, and tap the name.  
3. Read the app descriptions.  
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: You need a Google Checkout account to purchase items from the Google Play Store  
app. See Create a Google Checkout Account to set up a 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 or access to certain functions or settings of your device. If you agree to the  
conditions, tap Accept & download (for free apps) or Accept & buy (for paid apps) to  
begin downloading and installing the app.  
6. If you selected a paid app, after tapping Accept & buy, you’re redirected to the Google  
Checkout screen to pay for the application before it’s downloaded to your device.  
Warning!  
Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with apps that have  
access to many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you tap OK  
on this screen, you are responsible for the results of using this item on your  
device.  
Create a Google Checkout Account  
You must have a Google Checkout account associated with your Google Account to purchase  
items from the Google Play Store app.  
Do one of the following:  
On your computer, go to checkout.google.com to create a Google Checkout account.  
- or -  
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The first time you use your device to buy an item from the Google Play Store app, you’re  
prompted to enter your billing information to set up a Google Checkout account.  
Warning!  
When you’ve used Google Checkout once to purchase an item from the Google  
Play Store app, the device remembers your password, so you don’t need to enter  
it the next time. For this reason, you should secure your device to prevent others  
from using it without your permission. (For more information, see Security  
Request 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 device.  
If you change your mind, you can install the app again, but you can’t request a refund a second  
time.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
.
> INSTALLED and tap the application you want removed and refunded.  
3. Tap Refund and then tap Yes to confirm.  
Open an Installed App  
There are several options for opening an installed app.  
Press  
and tap  
and tap  
> (the application).  
- or -  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
.
> INSTALLED and tap the app to open it.  
Uninstall an App  
You can 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 to uninstall, and then tap Uninstall.  
3. When prompted, tap OK to remove the app from your device.  
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4. Once the app is removed, tap OK again to return to the Application manager.  
Get Help with Google Play  
If you ever need help or have questions about the Google Play Store app, tap  
>
>
Help. The Web browser will take you to the Google Play Help Web page.  
Navigation  
Your device offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where  
you are and get you where you’re going.  
Google Maps  
Use the Google Maps application to find directions, location information, business addresses,  
etc. Determine your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions and  
get phone numbers and addresses for local businesses.  
Before you begin using this feature you must activate your 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 is active.  
appears in the Notification area when the GPS is communicating.  
To launch the Google Maps application:  
Press  
and tap  
>
>
(Maps).  
To use Google Maps:  
1. Press  
and tap  
.
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2. Tap the magnification icons to zoom in or out of the current map view. If the  
magnification icons aren't displayed, use the spread and pinch gestures to zoom in and  
out.  
3. Tap  
to use other Google Map features.  
4. Choose from: Clear Map, Make available offline, Latitude, My Places, Offers, Settings  
(Display, Cache, Location Settings, Labs, What’s New, About, Feedback, Terms, Privacy  
& Notices), or Help.  
To search for a keyword:  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
.
, and then enter your search terms.  
.
Search 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 list of matches to see a detailed list of information corresponding to  
those matches now displayed on your screen with lettered pins.  
Google Navigation  
Navigation is another Google Maps navigation application available on your device. It uses your  
current location (provided by GPS communication to your device) to provide various location-  
based services.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
(Navigation).  
2. Read the onscreen disclaimer and tap Accept.  
3. Choose from the following onscreen options:  
.
Speak Destination to use the voice recognition feature to search for matching  
locations in your area.  
.
.
.
Type Destination to manually enter a destination address.  
Go home to set your home address for easy access.  
Map to display your current location on a map.  
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Latitude  
With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your friends on a map or on a list. You  
can also share or hide your location.  
You must first set up your device to use wireless networks to help pinpoint your location.  
Latitude works best when Wi-Fi is enabled.  
Press  
and tap  
>
(Latitude).  
Music  
Your device lets you discover, download, and listen to your favorite music through a variety of  
applications.  
Music Player  
The Music Player is an application that can play music files. The music player supports files with  
extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A. Launching the Music Player  
allows you to navigate through your music library, play songs, and create playlists (music files  
bigger than 300 KB are displayed).  
Note: For information about loading music onto your device, see Transfer Files Between Your  
Playing Music  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
(Music Player).  
2. Tap a library category at the side of the screen (Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists,  
Genres, Folders, Composers, Years, or Music Square) to view the available music  
files.  
3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback.  
Google Play Music  
Google Play Music lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from the Google  
Play Store app, as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you  
choose is automatically stored in your Google Music library and instantly ready to play or  
download.  
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Note: For information about loading music from your own music library, see Transfer Files  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
(Play Music).  
2. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to link your current account to Google Play  
Music.  
3. Tap an onscreen account to add it or select 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 groupings (Recent, Artists, Albums,  
Songs, Playlists, and Genres).  
6. Tap a category and then tap a song to open it and begin playback.  
Changing Library View  
You can change the way you view the contents of your music library.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
.
and then tap a view option: Recent, Albums, Artists, Songs, Playlists, or  
Genres.  
Note: The contents of your library display in a scrolling grid or list view, depending on the view.  
Searching for Music in Your Library  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
.
to search through your available songs.  
3. Type the name of an artist, album, song, or playlist. Matching songs are displayed in a  
list below the search box.  
4. Tap a matching song to play it, tap a matching album, artist or playlist to view a list of its  
songs.  
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Changing Music Settings  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
.
and then make a selection.  
.
.
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 device only: Displays only the music that exists in your device’s storage.  
Settings: Provides access to the Play Music settings.  
Help: Displays application help information.  
Listening to Music  
You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in speakers, through a wired headset, or  
through a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset.  
Press the volume keys on the top of the device to activate onscreen volume control and then  
touch and drag on the scale to set volume.  
Playing Music  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. Tap a song in your library to listen to it.  
- or -  
While viewing a list of songs, tap  
- or -  
next to a song and tap Play.  
While viewing a list of albums, artists, playlists, or genres, tap  
adjacent to the label  
and tap Play.  
The song you touched or the first song in the album or playlist starts to play. The tracks in the  
current list play in order until 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.  
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Displaying the Now Playing Screen  
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 tabs and tap  
to access an available option.  
RECENT: to display the most recently played songs and albums  
.
.
.
.
ALBUMS: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, More by artist, or Shop for artist.  
ARTISTS: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, or Shop for artist.  
SONGS: Play, Add to queue, Make instant mix, Add to playlist, Shop for artist,  
Share, or Delete.  
.
.
PLAYLISTS: Play, Add to queue, Keep on device, Rename, or Delete.  
GENRES: Play or Add to queue.  
Options While Playing a Song  
When you play a song, the Now playing screen displays. There are various options and controls  
available while a song is playing:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. Tap an album or song.  
3. From the Now playing screen, tap  
to display the following options:  
.
.
.
Clear queue: Lets you clear your current music queue.  
Save queue: Lets you save your current music queue for later access.  
Settings: Allows you to view all the Google Play Music settings.  
Google account: allows you to connect to Google Play using your Gmail  
account.  
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Hide unavailable music: allows you to only display available music when offline.  
Automatically cache: allows you to automatically store music without being  
prompted to do so.  
Stream via Wi-Fi only: allows you to reduce data charges by only streaming  
music via Wi-Fi.  
Stream high quality: allows you to stream music at the highest quality by  
default.  
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 Play Store in order to  
download the Nexus Q app. If already installed, this option allows you to assign  
settings to the app itself. For more information, about the Nexus Q app., see  
Open source licenses: allows you to view Open source licensing information for  
this application.  
Music version: displays the software version of this application.  
.
Help: opens the browser to the Google Play Help Web page.  
4. Tap  
> Add to playlist to add the song to a playlist.  
5. Tap the ARTIST name to view songs related to this artist.  
6. Tap the ALBUM name to view or play other songs on the album.  
Google Play Movies & TV  
The Google Play Movies & TV application allows you to connect to the Google Play Store app,  
download a movie or TV show, and then watch it instantly. Choose from thousands of movies  
and TV shows, including new releases and HD titles in Google Play and stream them instantly  
on your Android device. Previously rented titles are automatically added to your library across  
your devices. Learn more about Google Play Movies & TV at: play.google.com/about/movies.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. Log in to your Google account if you have not already done so. A list of videos displays  
in the Video list.  
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3. Follow the onscreen instructions for renting and viewing movies.  
4. Tap the My Rentals tab to view movies you have rented.  
5. Tap the Personal Videos tab to view movies you have on your device or memory card.  
AllShare Play  
Samsung’s AllShare Play™ makes staying connected easy. Use AllShare Play to share content  
from your device with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) devices.  
Important!  
Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network and be using an  
active/registered Samsung account prior to using this application.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
(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 two separate streaming media options:  
Registered storage allows you to stream content from a Web storage service.  
Registered devices allows you to stream/share selected multimedia content from your  
device to DLNA-compliant devices connected to the same Wireless Access Point.  
Configure AllShare Settings  
The AllShare Play™ application mu st first be configured prior to its initial use. You must set up  
parameters such as connected Wi-Fi, Items to share, source server address, and external  
device acceptance rights.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
.
Settings and configure the following settings as desired:  
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.
Refresh: syncs the connection with other devices, to show available registered  
devices and storage.  
Register storage: allows you to add a Web storage location, such as SugarSync.  
Without a storage service/location added, you will not be able to use AllShare Play.  
Join Group Cast: allows you to share your device’s screen with friends and  
colleagues. While you view documents and photos, or listen to music, your friends  
can also see or listen, in real time, on their own devices.  
.
.
.
.
Nearby devices: searches for nearby DLNA devices.  
My account: allows you to configure your Samsung account settings on your device.  
Settings: allows you to configure AllShare Play settings.  
FAQ: displays information about using AllShare Play.  
Set Up Web Storage  
SugarSync is a Web storage service that allows you to use up to 5GB of storage space to store  
your files and share them in 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. Under Registered storage, tap  
, follow the prompts to sign in to SugarSync, or  
sign up for an account.  
3. You can choose 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.  
Share Files via Web Storage  
Files can be uploaded to a Web storage location, such as SugarSync, by either logging in to the  
service and sharing a folder on your computer with the storage location, or sharing files, images,  
and videos from your device.  
Upload Files from Your Device to Web Storage  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. Tap the device name, and then tap the check box on each item you want to upload. Tap  
Select all to mark all files.  
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Note: To select multiple images, touch and hold an image to place a colored border around the  
selected images.  
3. Tap  
service.  
, and then follow the prompts to upload the files to your registered web storage  
Share Media via AllShare Play to a Target Device  
Follow the procedures below to share media with a device through AllShare Play.  
Important!  
Make sure all communicating devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.  
1. Launch AllShare on a target device, such as an Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc.  
2. On your device, press  
and tap  
>
.
3. Tap your device name under the Registered devices list.  
4. Tap an available category 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’ servers.  
5. Tap an available onscreen file, image, or video and then tap  
begin streaming the selected files.  
, and select a target to  
6. On a target device (such as Internet TV), select the onscreen Allow button to continue.  
Note: At this stage your device is requesting access to share media with the external source.  
AllShare Play Screen Sharing via Group Cast  
Follow the procedures below to share via Group Cast.  
Important!  
Verify all of your recipients are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
.
2. Select one or more items.  
3. Tap > Group Cast.  
4. Enter a security PIN and tap Done.  
5. Your device waits for other connected recipients to accept the connection and enter the  
PIN on their screens.  
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- or -  
Tap Start Group Cast anyway to continue the process 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 TV recommendations. The more Peel learns about your TV preferences, the better  
the recommendations. You can tag shows as Favorites or Guilty Pleasures, or cut shows that  
don't interest you.  
In addition, you can find and follow your friends to see their tagged shows, give and receive  
program recommendations, add your comments, and see what others are watching.  
Press  
and tap  
>
(Smart Remote).  
Media Hub  
Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. With hundreds of  
titles available, entertaining your family on the go was never easier. You can rent or purchase  
your favorite content and watch from any location. Featuring the stunning viewing quality  
Samsung is known for, Samsung Media Hub is your gateway to mobile video like you've never  
experienced it before.  
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. The internal memory acts as a storage location for your downloaded  
rental or purchase.  
Important!  
The Samsung account manages the access information (user name/password)  
to several applications, such as AllShare Play and Media Hub.  
Creating a New Media Hub Account  
Before you can rent or buy media using Samsung MediaHub, you must first create an account.  
Enter the required information.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
(Media Hub).  
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2. Read the Terms and Conditions screen and then tap the I agree to the Terms and  
Conditions check box.  
3. Tap Accept to continue or Decline to exit. The Media Hub screen displays.  
4. Tap  
> My Profile.  
5. Confirm your 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, to  
browse for content:  
.
.
Home: displays the Media Hub main screen.  
Movies: displays movies that are available for rent or purchase. Scroll through the  
top navigation bar and select a movie category.  
.
TV Shows: displays TV shows that are available for purchase. Scroll through the top  
navigation bar and select a TV category.  
.
My Media: allows you to view media you have purchased or rented.  
3. Tap an item you would like to purchase or rent, and then follow the prompts to enter  
enter payment information and download the media (if applicable). Downloaded media is  
stored in the My Media folder.  
Media Hub Notices  
The following information outlines notices regarding the use of Media Hub.  
Any media item (Media Content) may be rented or purchased after you create an  
account in Media Hub.  
Media Content that is downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up to five (5) devices  
with Media Hub that are also registered to the same account.  
You may choose to remove a device from your account no more than once every 90  
days.  
You may remove Media Content from a device as many times as you’d like. You will  
have the ability to re-download the Media Content at a later point in time subject to  
content re-download availability and studio permissions.  
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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 is 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 Media Content as soon as a) license acquisition  
has occurred and b) sufficient amount of the Media Content has been buffered.  
You must finish watching rented Media Content within 24 consecutive hours of start of  
playback.  
.
.
Stopping, pausing or restarting rented Media Content does not extend the available  
viewing time.  
In no event will rented Media Content be available for a period of more than thirty  
(30) days (or shorter on a title-by-title basis) after the Media Content has been rented  
(for example, if you begin viewing rented Media Content on the 29th day after the  
rental transaction, but do not finish viewing the entire title, that rented Media Content  
may not be available for the entire twenty-four (24) consecutive hour period if such  
period would extend the viewable time beyond the thirty (30) day rental window).  
You cannot play any media content downloaded from Media Hub through any output on  
your mobile device, including All Share.  
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Web and Data  
The following topics address your device’s data connections and Internet use. Additional data-  
Your device’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network  
through a variety of connections, including:  
Wi-Fi  
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your device’s  
Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”.  
The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including  
infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.  
Note: The Sprint Connections Optimizer allows your device to connect automatically to the  
best available data network, including "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. To turn Sprint  
Connections Optimizer on or off, tap  
and tap  
>
> More settings >  
Mobile networks > Connections optimizer and check or uncheck the box.  
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network  
By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to  
discover and connect to compatible in-range Wi-Fi networks (or WAPs - wireless access points).  
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Turn Wi-Fi on:  
Press  
and tap  
>
> Wi-Fi. The ON/OFF slider displays ON when Wi-Fi is  
active.  
Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi on and off through the Notifications panel. Tap the notifications  
bar to display the notifications panel and tap Wi-Fi to enable or disable Wi-Fi.  
Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for  
your device to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name  
and password for certain closed wireless networks.  
To connect to a Wi-Fi network:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Wi-Fi.  
2. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with xxx) of  
detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed.  
.
When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the  
network.  
.
When you select a secured network, you will need to enter the wireless password to  
connect to the network. Enter the password and tap Connect. You 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 Network SSID. This is the name of your Wi-Fi network.  
3. Tap the Security field and select a security option. This must match the current security  
setting on your target network.  
.
If you're adding a network secured by a password, enter it in the Password field.  
4. Tap Save to store the new information and connect to the Wi-Fi network.  
Note: The 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  
>
> Wi-Fi.  
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2. Tap Scan.  
Check the Wireless Network Status  
The following information is designed to help you check your wireless connection.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Wi-Fi.  
2. Tap the wireless network that the device 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 device’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  
>
> 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 device, 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 device. Remembered Wi-Fi  
networks are networks with which you have previously chosen to connect. Active Wi-Fi  
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connections may offer improved performance and generally improve battery life. The Sprint  
Connections Optimizer works by searching for available "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. If you  
do not leave your Wi-Fi antenna on all the time, you will only notice the Sprint Connections  
Optimizer operating at certain times of the day in a small number of locations on the Sprint  
network. Your Wi-Fi antenna will conserve battery by scanning for connections periodically (not  
continuously), and if no connection is achieved, the antennas will be turned off. You may also  
manually turn the antennas off during the scan period. To facilitate quality assurance and  
enable feature enhancements, information is collected about your battery levels, Wi-Fi and  
Sprint Network connections and usage. No personal information is collected.  
Enable Sprint Connections Optimizer  
1. Press  
optimizer.  
and tap  
>
> More settings > Mobile networks > Connections  
2. Read the disclaimer and tap I Agree to turn Sprint Connections Optimizer on.  
Disable Sprint Connections Optimizer  
3. Press  
optimizer.  
and tap  
>
> More settings > Mobile networks > Connections  
4. Uncheck the box on the Sprint Connections Optimizer page.  
Data Services (Sprint 3G)  
With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. The  
following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing  
your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your device.  
Important!  
Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your  
device is loading the requested service, the touchscreen keyboard may appear  
unresponsive when in fact it is functioning properly. Allow the device some time  
to process your data usage request.  
Your Data Services User Name  
When you buy your device and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned 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.)  
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When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify 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 device.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> System update.  
2. Tap Update Profile.  
Launch a Web Connection  
Follow the below procedure to launch a Web connection.  
Press  
and tap  
(Internet). (Your data connection starts and you see the home  
page.)  
The Internet browser automatically launches when a Web link is touched from an email.  
4G Services  
4G is a service that must be included in your service plan and also available within your area.  
4G coverage is currently available in only certain markets. For more details on 4G availability go  
to: www.sprint.com/4G and click See the coverage map.  
Note: If 4G service is not included in your service plan, the 4G icon will not appear in the  
Notifications area.  
4G is up to 10x faster than 3G (based on download speed comparison of 3G's ~600  
kbps vs. 4G's ~ 6 Mbps). (Actual speeds may vary.)  
Not all services are available on 4G and coverage may default to 3G/separate network  
where 4G unavailable.  
Important!  
4G service must be added to your account before attempting a connection to the  
4G network.  
Depending on which icons appear within the Notifications area, your services and features will  
change. The following table indicates what functions and features are available when  
combinations of these service icons appear:  
Icon  
Description  
3G Service – Sprint 3G service is available and active. The arrows are colored  
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when data is transferring.  
4G Service – Sprint 4G data service is available and active. The arrows are  
colored when data is transferring.  
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)  
From your device, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow  
you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate  
network.  
Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection  
Depending on the type of VPN, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install  
security certificates before you can connect to the local network. You can get this information  
from your network administrator.  
Before you can initiate a VPN connection, establish a Wi-Fi or data connection. For information  
about setting up and using these connections on your device, see Launch a Web Connection  
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 device’s secure credential storage.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Security, and then tap Screen lock > Password.  
2. Enter a new password (at least eight characters without any spaces), tap Continue, re-  
enter the password, and then tap OK.  
3. From the Security menu, 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.  
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Add a VPN Connection  
The following procedures outline the method to use when adding a VPN connection.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings > VPN.  
2. Tap Add VPN network, and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add.  
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Information includes Name, Type, Server address, PPP encryption (MPPE), and  
Show advanced options.  
3. When finished, tap Save.  
The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen.  
Connect to a VPN  
The following describes how to connect to a VPN.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> More settings > VPN.  
2. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.  
3. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap Connect. When you are  
connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the title bar.  
4. Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate  
network.  
Disconnect from a VPN  
The following describes how to disconnect from a VPN connection.  
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  
notification area of the title bar.  
Internet  
The Internet app provides a browser for access to the Web on the go, using 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi  
data connections.  
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Learn to Navigate Internet  
Navigating menus and websites during a data session is easy with a few basics.  
Scrolling  
As with other parts of your device’s menu, you’ll have to drag up and down to see everything on  
some websites.  
To scroll through a website’s page:  
Touch and drag across or up and down a page.  
Selecting  
To select onscreen items or links:  
Drag across a page, and then tap an onscreen link to select the link.  
Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages or select special  
functions.  
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:  
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1. Place your thumb and index finger on the screen.  
2. Bring them together (pinch) to zoom out.  
Go Back  
To go back one page:  
Touch  
on your device. Repeat this process to keep going back through your Web  
page history of recently visited pages.  
Go to a Web Page  
1. Tap the Address field (top of the browser window) and enter a new Web address.  
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As you enter the address, possible matches are displayed within an onscreen list.  
Tap an entry to launch the desired website.  
2. Tap Go to launch the new page.  
Internet Options  
The Internet menu offers additional options to expand your use of the Web on your device.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
.
for options:  
.
.
.
.
.
.
New 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.  
Share page: allows you to share the page using Gmail or as a message.  
Find on page: allows you to search in the current page.  
Desktop view: allows you to assign the browser to display the current page in the  
desktop view (to closely mimic the display as it would appear on a Desktop  
computer).  
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Save for offline reading: saves the Web page so you can read it later even when  
offline.  
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Downloads: displays the download history.  
Print: allows you to print the screen or Web page on a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi.  
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Settings: allows you to modify your Web settings. For more information, refer to  
Select Text on a Web Page  
You can highlight text on a Web page and copy it, search for it, or share it.  
1. While 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:  
.
(Select all): Tap to select all text on the Web page.  
.
.
(Copy): Tap to copy the selected text.  
(Share): Tap to share the item using one of the following options: Bluetooth,  
Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, or Wi-Fi Direct.  
.
.
Find: to search for all instances of the selected text within the Web page.  
Web Search: to search for the selected text on the Web.  
Go to a Specific Website  
Just like any other browser, you can use the URL field to enter a website address and go to a  
specific website.  
1. Tap the URL field and enter a website 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 device.  
Adjust Internet Settings  
You can change the page settings for your browser, including default zoom level, pop-up  
blocking, display options, and setting your home page. You can also change your browser’s  
security and privacy settings, including history, cache, whether or not to save passwords, and  
other data settings.  
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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 text to be used in the Form auto-fill feature.  
Privacy and security  
Clear cache: Deletes all currently cached data. Tap OK to complete the process.  
Clear history: Clears the browser navigation history. Tap OK to complete the  
process.  
Show security warnings: Notifies you if there is a security issue with the current  
website.  
Accept cookies: Allows sites that require cookies, to save and read cookies  
from your device.  
Clear all cookie data: Deletes all current browser cookie files.  
Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from any previously filled  
out forms. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.  
Clear form data: Deletes any stored data from previously filled out forms. Tap  
OK to complete the process.  
Enable location: Allows websites to request access to your location.  
Clear location access: Clears location access for all websites. Tap OK to  
complete the process.  
Remember passwords: Stores user names and passwords for visited sites.  
Remove the checkmark to disable this function.  
Clear passwords: Deletes any previously stored user names or passwords. Tap  
OK to complete the process.  
Enable notifications: Enables notifications for all websites. Choose from:  
Always on, On demand (user driven), or Off.  
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Clear notifications: Clears Web notification access for all websites. Tap OK to  
complete the process.  
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Accessibility  
Force zoom: allows you to override the website’s request to control zoom.  
Text size: allows you to preview the text size. You can also adjust the following  
using a slider bar: Scale text up and down, Zoom amount on double tap, and  
Minimum font size.  
Minimum font size: allows you to set the minimum font size using a slider bar.  
Inverted rendering: allows you to preview a website with inverted colors (black  
becomes white and vice versa). Tap Inverted rendering to activate the feature  
and tap the Contrast slider bar to adjust the color contrast.  
Contrast: allows you to set the contrast when using Inverted rendering.  
.
Advanced  
Select search engine: allows you to set your default search engine to Google,  
Yahoo!, or Bing.  
Open in background: New pages are launched in a separate page and  
displayed behind the current one. Remove the checkmark to disable this  
function.  
Enable JavaScript: Enables javascript for the current Web page. Without this  
feature, some pages may not display properly. Remove the checkmark to disable  
this function.  
Enable plug-ins: Allows the download of plug-ins such as Adobe Flash.  
Default storage: Allows you to set your default storage to Device or Memory  
Card.  
Website settings: View advanced settings for individual websites.  
Default zoom: Adjusts the zoom feature. Set to Far, Medium, or Close.  
Open pages in overview: Shows an overview of newly opened Web pages.  
Auto-fit 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  
onscreen. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.  
Text encoding: Adjusts the current text encoding.  
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Reset to default: Clears all browser data and resets all settings to default.  
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Bandwidth management  
Preload search results: Allows the browser to preload high confidence search  
results in the background to help speed up searches.  
Load images: Allows Web page images to be loaded along with the other text  
components of a loaded website.  
Labs  
Quick controls: allows you to open quick controls and hide the app and URL  
bars by swiping your thumb from the left 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  
You always have the option to restore your browser to its default settings.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
.
> Settings > Advanced > Reset to default.  
3. Tap OK to complete the process.  
Set the Home Page  
Customize your Web experience by setting your browser’s home page.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
.
> Settings > General > Set home page.  
3. Select Current page, Blank page, Default page, Most visited sites, or Other. 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 your browsing history. These records are organized  
into folders such as: Today and Last 7 days.  
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Saved pages: Displays a list of Web pages that have been visited the most.  
2. Tap  
.
3. Enter a descriptive name for the new bookmark and tap OK to store the new entry to  
your Bookmarks 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 entry from the list to display an onscreen popup menu.  
4. Tap Add bookmark 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. The star now turns gold. This adds the  
“starred” website to your current Bookmarks list.  
Create a New Homepage  
Follow the below procedures to create a new homepage.  
1. From any open Web page, tap  
.
2. Tap either History or Saved pages.  
3. Touch and hold an entry from the list to display an onscreen popup menu.  
4. Tap Set as homepage to assign the selected entry as 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  
.
2. Touch and hold an existing entry from the list to display an onscreen popup menu.  
3. Tap Add shortcut to Home to add the selected entry to your Home screen.  
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Sprint Hotspot  
Sprint Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn your device 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 for more information.  
To set up Sprint Hotspot:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
(Sprint Hotspot)  
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider next to Sprint Hotspot to toggle Sprint Hotspot ON and activate  
the service.  
.
When active, the Notifications area of the status bar shows Hotspot activated.  
Note: Connect your charger to your device if you plan to use Sprint Hotspot for an extended  
period.  
Important!  
Upon activation, any current Wi-Fi connection to an access point is terminated.  
To connect to Sprint Hotspot:  
1. Enable Wi-Fi on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.).  
2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your hotspot from the network list.  
.
The network name for Sprint Hotspot on your device will be in the form of SPH-  
P500XXX. (“XXX” represents 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 Internet connection.  
To adjust your Sprint Hotspot settings:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Configure.  
2. Configure the Sprint Hotspot name (Network SSID), visibility to other devices (Hide my  
device), security (Security, Password, Show password), and advanced options  
(including Broadcast channel and Maximum connections).  
3. Tap Save to store the new hotspot settings.  
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Camera and Video  
You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your device  
comes with a 3.0 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp  
pictures and videos.  
Take Pictures  
Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing  
the camera, and then tapping the camera key.  
Open the Camera  
Follow the below procedure to access your device’s camera.  
To open the camera in photo mode and take photos, press  
and tap  
(Camera).  
Viewfinder Screen  
You’ll find the following controls on the Viewfinder screen.  
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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 set the mode type for image output.  
(Timer): allows you to set a delay between tapping the Shutter release button and  
taking a picture.  
(Effects): allows you to apply an effect to pictures you take.  
(Contrast): allows you to set the contrast for pictures.  
(Settings): allows you to configure options for the Camera.  
(Camera / Camcorder Mode): allows you switch between Camera mode to take  
pictures, and Camcorder modes, to record videos . Slide the button up for Camera, or  
down for Camcorder.  
(Shutter release): takes a picture, or starts recording video. Tap again to stop  
recording.  
(Gallery): allows you to browse and view the photos and videos on your storage  
card.  
Review Pictures and Videos  
After capturing a photo or video, you can tap  
or video.  
(Gallery) to view, send, or delete the picture  
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Available options are:  
(Share): offers several ways to share your picture or video. Options include:  
Group Cast, Dropbox, Picasa, Photo editor, Google+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct,  
Gmail, and Email. Other options may be available, depending on account set up on  
your device, and the type of file.  
(Slideshow) allows you to see your photos in a slideshow or access the  
slideshow settings.  
(Delete): allows you to delete the current picture. Tap OK to delete or Cancel.  
(Menu): allows you to select one of the following:  
.
.
.
Face tag: allows you add embedded tag information about those in your image.  
Copy to clipboard: allows you to copy one or more pictures to a different folder.  
Rotate left: allows you to rotate the view of the current image in a counterclockwise  
direction.  
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Rotate right: allows you to rotate the view of the current image in a clockwise  
direction.  
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 from  
the Google Play Store app.  
Set as: allows you to assign the current image as a Contact photo, or as wallpaper  
for the Home screen, Lock screen, or both Home and Lock screens.  
Buddy photo share: allows you to share the current image with people in the  
picture.  
Print: allows you to print the current image on a optional, compatible Samsung  
printer (not included).  
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.
Rename: allows you to rename the current file.  
Details: files details such as Title, Type, Date taken, Album, Location, Latitude,  
Longitude, etc.  
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Take a Picture  
You can take high-resolution pictures using your device’s 3.0 MP 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, tap <icon> Home > <icon>  
Apps > <icon> Settings .  
1. Press  
and tap  
(Camera).  
2. Using the device’s main display screen as a viewfinder, compose your picture by aiming  
the camera at the subject. If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap onscreen  
icons to access various camera options and settings.  
3. Tap  
.
Note: To enable the GPS icon, tap <icon> > GPS tag > On.  
Close the Camera  
Follow the procedure below to close your device’s camera.  
On the camera screen, tap  
.
Record Videos  
In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your device’s built-in  
video camera.  
1. Press  
and tap  
(Camera).  
2. Slide  
to activate camcorder mode.  
3. Use the display screen as a viewfinder and aim the camera lens at your subject.  
4. Tap  
to begin recording.  
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5. When you want to pause or stop recording, tap  
.
Camera Settings  
Use Camera settings to configure Camera options.  
Tap  
in the menu panel to display the Settings menu and access more camera  
settings. You can change the following settings from the Settings menu.  
.
.
.
Edit shortcuts: allows you to set shortcut icons for the settings that you use the  
most.  
Self-portrait: allows you to set the front camera so you can take pictures of yourself  
or video chat.  
Shooting mode: allows you to set the shooting mode. Choose from the following  
options:  
Single shot: take a single photo and view it before returning to the shooting  
mode.  
Smile shot: the camera focuses on the face of your subject. Once the camera  
detects the person’s smile, it takes the picture.  
Panorama: 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.  
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Scene mode allows you to set the Scene to help take the best pictures possible.  
Options include None, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow,  
Sunset, Dawn, Fall Color, Firework, Candlelight, and Backlight.  
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.
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Exposure value allows you to adjust the overall image brightness. Use the slider to  
adjust the value.  
Timer: allows you to set a timer for how long to wait before taking a picture. Options  
include: Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, and 10 sec.  
Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply special effects to the photo.  
Options include: No effect, Negative, Black and white, and Sepia.  
Resolution: allows you to set the image size, to 3.2M (2048x1536), W2.4M  
(2048x1152), 2M (1600x1200), W1.3M (1536x864), 1.3M (1280x960), W0.9M  
(1280x720), or 0.3M (640x480).  
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White balance: allows you to set this option to one of the following choices: Auto,  
Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or Fluorescent.  
Metering: allows you to set how the camera measures or meters the light source:  
Center-weighted, Spot, or Matrix.  
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Guidelines: allows you to turn the guidelines On or Off.  
GPS tag: allows you to turn GPS On or Off. The location where the picture is taken  
is attached to the picture. (Only available in Camera mode.)  
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Storage: allows you to configure the default storage location for images or videos as  
Device or an optional Memory card (not included), if a memory card is installed.  
Reset: allows you to reset all camera or camcorder settings to the default values.  
Camcorder Settings  
Configure options for recording video.  
Tap  
in the menu panel to display the Settings menu and access camcorder  
settings. You can change the following settings from the Settings menu:  
.
.
.
Edit shortcuts: allows you to set shortcut icons for the settings that you use the  
most.  
Self-recording: allows you to set the front camera so you can take videos of yourself  
or video chat.  
Recording mode: allows you to set the recording mode to either Normal (limited  
only by available space on the storage location) or Limit for Email (limited by Email  
attachment size restrictions).  
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.
Exposure value: allows you to adjust the brightness level.  
Timer: allows you to set a timer for how long to wait before taking a video. Choose  
from: Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, or 10 sec.  
.
.
.
.
Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply special effects to the photo.  
Choose from: No effect, Negative, Black and white, or Sepia.  
Resolution: allows you to set the image size to 1280x720, 720x480, 640x480, or  
320x240.  
White balance: allows you to adjust color casts in your video. Choose from: Auto,  
Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or Fluorescent.  
Guidelines: allows you to turn the guidelines On or Off.  
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Storage: allows you to configure the default storage location for images or videos as  
Device or an optional Memory card (not included), if a memory card is installed.  
Reset: allows you to reset all camera or camcorder settings to the default values.  
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery  
Using the Gallery application, you can view photos and watch videos that you’ve taken with your  
device’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto your storage card.  
For photos that are on your storage card, you can do basic editing such as rotating and  
cropping. You can also easily make a photo as your contact picture or wallpaper and share  
photos with your friends.  
Open Gallery  
The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored camera images.  
1. Press  
and tap  
(Gallery).  
2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture.  
3. From the image folder, do one of the following:  
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Touch and hold any desired images to select them (indicated by a light blue outline).  
Tap an image to display it in full screen view.  
Note: A complete list of More menu options is available only if a single image is selected.  
4. Press  
to close the Gallery.  
Folders in your storage card that contain photos and videos will also be treated as albums and  
will be listed below the preset albums. The actual folder names will be used as the album  
names. If 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 more albums. Simply tap an  
album to view the photos or videos in that album.  
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Note: Depending on the number of pictures stored on the microSD card, it may take some time  
for Gallery to load all your photos on the screen.  
View Photos and Videos  
After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse through the photos and videos of  
that album in either photo pile or grid view. Tap a photo or video to view it in full screen.  
Viewing Photos  
Tap a thumbnail to view the picture. See Review Pictures and Videos.  
Viewing Videos  
Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on  
the screen to display them.  
1. Touch and hold a video to select it. A light blue outline will appear around the thumbnail.  
Choose from the following options:  
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(Share): offers several ways to share your picture or video. Options may  
include: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, Dropbox, Google+, YouTube, Gmail, or Email.  
(Delete): allows you to delete the current video. Tap OK to delete or Cancel.  
2. Tap a thumbnail to play the video.  
Zoom In or Out on a Photo  
There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo.  
Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in and then tap the screen twice quickly again to  
zoom out.  
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You can also use pinch and spread 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, pause, or stop the video.  
The video is displayed in full screen size. You can tap <icon> to make it fit on the screen based  
on the video size. Tap the button again to change back to full screen size.  
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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  
To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures.  
1. Press  
and tap  
(Gallery).  
2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture.  
3. Tap  
> Rotate left or 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.  
1. Press  
and tap  
(Gallery).  
2. Select a folder location (such as Camera) and tap an image to view your picture.  
3. Tap  
> Crop.  
4. To adjust the crop box size, touch and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows  
appear, drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box.  
5. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, drag the crop box to  
the desired position.  
6. Tap Done to apply the changes to the picture.  
The cropped picture is saved along with the original copy in your default storage location.  
Photo Editor  
The Photo Editor application provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on your  
device. Along with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color, it also provides a wide  
variety of effects used for editing the picture.  
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Follow the below procedures to use Photo Editor.  
1. Press  
and tap  
(Photo editor).  
2. Tap Select picture to edit a picture in your Gallery, or tap Take picture to take a new  
picture with the Camera.  
3. Tap the picture to load it into Photo editor.  
4. Use the following Photo editor controls to edit your picture:  
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Selection: allows you to drag your finger over the picture to select an area of the  
picture. Choose Magnetic, Lasso, Brush, Round, or Square selection patterns.  
When Selection is active, tap Selection size to choose the size of selections, or  
Inverse to invert a selection.  
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Rotate: allows you to rotate a photo in all 4 directions. You can also mirror image a  
photo.  
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Resize: allows you to resize the current image.  
Crop: allows you to crop a photo to customize a size.  
Color: allows you to access color options including Auto adjustment, Exposure,  
Saturation, Contrast, Brightness, Hue, Grey-scale, or Temperature.  
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Effect: allows you to add various effects to your photo.  
Tools: access other picture options.  
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:  
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Select picture: selects an existing image from your Gallery and starts a new Photo  
editor project. Be sure and save the photo you are working on before starting a new  
project.  
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Take picture: launches the camera and allows you to take a new picture to then use  
as a new Photo editor project.  
Share via: allows you to share your photo via Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Email,  
Gmail, Google+, Group Cast, Picasa, or Wi-Fi Direct.  
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Set as: sets the new image as either your Contact photo, Home and lock screens,  
Home screen wallpaper, or Lock screen wallpaper.  
Share Photos and Videos  
The Gallery application lets you send photos and videos via Email or Gmail, or share photos on  
your social networks (such as Facebook and Picasa) and share videos on YouTube. You can  
also send them to another device or your computer using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, Group Cast,  
or Dropbox.  
Send Photos or Videos by Email  
You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email message. They are added as file  
attachments in your email.  
1. Press  
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  
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Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account  
will be used.  
Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth  
You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s device or your  
computer using Bluetooth.  
1. Press  
2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send.  
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and tap  
(Gallery).  
     
3. Select the photos or videos you want to send.  
4. Touch the screen and then tap  
> Bluetooth.  
In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your device and connect to the  
receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent. For more information, see Bluetooth.  
Share Photos or Videos on Google+  
You can select several photos, videos, or both and upload them to Google+.  
1. Press <icon> and tap <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 <icon> > Google+.  
Note: You may be prompted to to select an account for Google+, or configure additional  
options.  
5. Compose your message and then tap <icon>.  
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  
(Gallery).  
2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share.  
3. Select the photos you want to share.  
4. Touch the screen and then tap  
> Picasa.  
5. Select the online album where you want to upload the pictures.  
6. Tap Upload. You can view the photos online at picasaweb.google.com.  
Share Videos on YouTube  
You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. Before you do this, you must  
create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your device.  
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1. Press  
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.  
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Tools and Calendar  
Learn how to use many of your device’s productivity-enhancing features.  
Calendar  
Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps  
organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization  
settings, your device’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange  
ActiveSync calendar, and Outlook calendar.  
Add an Event to the Calendar  
Add events to your Calendar to help you organize your time and remind you of important  
events.  
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Note: To synchronize calendar events among your Google and Corporate accounts, make  
sure they are being managed by your device. See Accounts and Messaging for more  
information.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> (Calendar).  
2. Double-tap a day 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 view, from Year, Month, Week, Day, List, and Task.  
3. On the Add event screen, choose options for the event. Available options depend on  
the accounts you have set up on your device.  
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Tap My calendar to assign the event to a specific account. My calendar is stored  
locally on the device and not part of an account. If you have accounts set up on your  
device, you can choose an account to synchronize the new event with the account .  
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Tap Tap to enter event and enter a title for the event.  
Tap Edit event details to configure other details for the event:  
By default, new events are All day events. To set a start and stop time instead,  
tap All day to remove the checkmark, and then select From and To times for the  
event.  
Select a Time zone.  
Select recurrences for the event by tapping the Repeat field. Choose from One-  
time event, Daily, Every weekday (Mon~Fri), Weekly (every [day]), Every 2  
weeks ([day]), Monthly (every [number] [day]), Monthly (on day [number]),  
or Yearly (on [month] [day]).  
Choose options for Reminders for the event, including time period and type.  
Enter a location for the event in the Location field or tap  
to select the  
location on the a map.  
Enter a description for the event in the Description field.  
Enter participants in the Participants field (available for Google calendar).  
Tap Privacy to select who is allowed to see this event. Private allows only the  
selected participants to view the event on your calendar. Public allows anyone  
with access to your calendar to view the event (available for Google calendar).  
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Tap  
to the right of Images to add an image from the Gallery or take a new  
picture using the camera.  
4. Tap Save to store the new event and synchronize it with your selected account.  
Event Alerts  
When your device is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your device alerts you  
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 scheduled events:  
By playing a short beep.  
By indicating an icon within the Status bar.  
To view additional options:  
1. Tap the Status bar to open the Notifications panel.  
2. Tap the upcoming event name from the onscreen list to display the event within the  
Calendar notifications screen.  
3. Tap an option.  
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Set snooze duration to set the length of time to allow before you are reminded of  
the event. Choose from: 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes,15 minutes, or 30  
minutes.  
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Snooze to be reminded of the event at a future time.  
Dismiss to dismiss the reminder.  
View Events  
The following procedure helps you view your calendar events.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> (Calendar). Once an event has been created,  
entries are shown in the default view.  
2. To view a Calendar event farther out, tap either Week or Month.  
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3. Tap the day for which you would like to view events. (Your device lists events in  
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 day.  
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 events of one week.  
When in Week view:  
You can touch and hold on a time slot to create a new event at that time.  
Tap an event to view its details.  
Slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later weeks.  
Month View  
In Month view, you’ll see markers on days that have events.  
When in Month view:  
Tap a day to view the events of that day.  
Touch and hold a day to create a new event.  
Slide up or down to view earlier or later months.  
Erase Events  
The following procedures show you how to erase your calendar events.  
1. Press  
2. Open the calendar event details:  
In Agenda, Day, and Week views, tap the calendar event you want to delete.  
and tap  
>
> (Calendar).  
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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 & future events, or All  
events, and tap OK.  
Alarm  
Set alarms for reminders.  
Set an Alarm  
Use the following methods to create an alarm event.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
(Alarm).  
(Create alarm) to create an alarm.  
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Set a time for the alarm by tapping the arrows to select a time and AM/PM.  
For Alarm repeat, tap the days of the week to play the alarm.  
Tap Repeat Weekly to have the alarm repeat every week.  
Drag the Volume slider to set the volume for the alarm notification.  
Choose an Alarm type, for to select a ringtone that will sound for the alarm. Tap  
Sounds and then tap a ringtone to hear an audio sample. Tap Go to My Files to  
select a music or other audio file from your library.  
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Tap Snooze to activate snooze delays for the alarm. When Snooze is active, set a  
Duration and Repeat.  
Tap Smart alarm to track body movements and calculate the best time for sounding  
the alarm. Place the device somewhere on your bed, and then the device's  
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movement sensor (also known as accelerometer) is sensitive enough to work from  
any part of the bed. Set the Interval and the Tone.  
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Select a unique name for this alarm event by tapping the Name field and entering a  
new name.  
3. Tap Save to store the new alarm event.  
Delete an Alarm  
To delete an Alarm event:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
(Alarm).  
2. Touch and hold an alarm.  
3. From the onscreen context menu, tap Delete.  
Calculator  
Your device comes with a built-in calculator.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
(Calculator).  
2. Enter numbers by tapping the onscreen keyboard.  
3. Touch and hold C to clear all numbers.  
World Clock  
View the date and time in any city.  
Press  
and tap  
>
(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  
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Sort by: Set whether to sort the memo list by Date, Title, or Color.  
Share via: Select one or all memos, tap Send, and then choose Bluetooth,  
Dropbox, Email, Gmail, or Wi-Fi Direct.  
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Print: Choose memos to print on an optional compatible Samsung printer (not  
included).  
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Sync memo: Choose memos to sync with Google docs..  
PIN lock: Set a PIN to secure memo contents.  
Font size: Choose the size for memo text.  
Create a Memo  
Use Memo to create a new memo.  
1. Press  
2. Tap  
and tap  
>
(Memo).  
to start a new memo  
3. When you are finished, tap Done.  
S Suggest  
S Suggest provides recommendations for applications that are specifically supported and made  
for use on your device.  
1. Press  
tap  
>
(S Suggest).  
2. Read the terms and conditions.  
3. Place a check mark in the Agree field then tap Agree.  
4. Select an application from one of the available categories (Picks, Categories, Games,  
Friends, and Info).  
5. Follow the onscreen download and installation instructions.  
Transfer Files Between Your Device and a  
Computer  
You can use the supplied USB charging/cable to connect your device directly to your computer  
and transfer music, pictures, and other content files. For example, if you have a music album  
stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your device with the music player, Google  
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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.  
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Insert the larger end of the cable to the charger/accessory jack at the bottom of the  
device.  
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Insert the smaller end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer.  
2. The  
USB connected icon appears in Notifications, with the notification Connected  
as a media device or Connected as a camera. Touch the notification to choose a  
connection mode from USB PC Connection settings.  
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Media device (MTP): Transfer media files in Windows, or using Android file transfer  
on a Mac.  
Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software, and transfer files onto a PC  
that does not support MTP.  
3. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer  
menu) and open it.  
4. If available, select a drive (Card for microSD card, Tablet for internal device storage).  
5. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albums) and copy files to it from your  
computer.  
6. When you are done, disconnect your device from your computer.  
My Files  
Use My files to manage files stored on your device, or on an optional installed memory card (not  
included). You can launch a file if the associated application is already on your device.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
(My files).  
2. Browse files:  
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Tap sdcard for files stored in device memory.  
Tap extSdCard for files saved on an optional installed memory card (not included).  
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Dropbox  
Dropbox provides 2GB of free “cloud” storage, so you can bring your photos, docs, and videos  
anywhere. You can edit files in your Dropbox from your device, upload photos and videos to  
Dropbox, and share your selected files with family and friends.  
The Dropbox app on your device works with a partner program installed on a computer, via the  
Internet.  
Dropbox creates a folder that automatically synchronizes its contents across all of your  
connected devices 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  
Follow the procedures below to download the desktop application.  
1. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to: http://www.dropbox.com/.  
2. Follow the prompts on your computer to install.  
Important!  
The computer application must be installed on the computer containing the  
desired files. This computer must have an active Internet connection.  
Note: You might need to configure your router’s firewall settings to allow this application to  
access to the Internet.  
Accessing Dropbox on Your Device  
Follow the procedures below to access the Dropbox app.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
(Dropbox).  
2. Tap Start, and then follow the onscreen instructions to log in, or create an account..  
Bluetooth  
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a  
number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers,  
and other wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet.  
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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 an aircraft and in hospitals.  
4. Press  
and tap  
>
> Bluetooth.  
5. Tap the ON/OFF slider to move it into the ON position to turn Bluetooth on.  
Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on and off on the Notifications panel. Touch the notifications  
area, and then tap Bluetooth.  
Bluetooth Settings  
Configure your device’s Bluetooth settings.  
Press  
and tap  
>
> Bluetooth.  
Change the Device Name  
The device name identifies your device to other devices.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Bluetooth.  
2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF slider to turn it on.  
3. Tap  
> Rename device.  
4. Enter a name for your device, and then tap OK.  
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Pair with a Bluetooth Device  
Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to establish a connection between your device  
and the target device. After pairing , your device and the target device will recognize each other,  
and you can connect without entering a passcode or PIN.  
To listen to music with your headset or car kit, the headset or car kit must support the A2DP  
Bluetooth profile.  
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices,  
display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange  
may not be possible with all Bluetooth-compatible devices.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Bluetooth.  
2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF slider to turn it on.  
3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable, so that your device can find the headset.  
Refer to the instructions that came with the headset to find out how to set it to  
discoverable mode.  
4. Tap Scan to scan for Bluetooth devices within range.  
5. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap  
the device. Your device then automatically tries to pair with the headset. If automatic  
pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with your headset.  
The pairing and connection status is displayed below the target device name in the Paired  
devices section. When the target device is connected to your device, (Bluetooth connected)  
displays in the status bar.  
Connect to a Paired Device  
When you have paired another Bluetooth device with your device, you should be able to  
reconnect it automatically by turning on Bluetooth on both devices. However, sometimes you  
will need to reconnect manually, for example if you have been using your headset with another  
Bluetooth device.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Bluetooth.  
2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF slider to turn it on.  
3. Make sure that the headset is discoverable.  
4. Tap the headset’s name in the Bluetooth devices section.  
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Note: If you cannot reconnect to the target device, follow the instructions in Disconnect from a  
Bluetooth Device, and then follow the instructions in Pair with a Bluetooth Device.  
Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device  
Disconnecting does not unpair the devices, so you can connect the devices at another time.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Bluetooth.  
2. In the Bluetooth devices section, tap next to the device to unpair.  
3. Tap Disconnect.  
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device  
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the devices will no longer connect automatically. To  
connect to the other device again, you’ll need to pair with the device again.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Bluetooth.  
2. In the Bluetooth devices section, tap  
next to the device name, and then tap Unpair.  
Send Information via Bluetooth  
Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your device and another Bluetooth-enabled  
device paired with your device. Follow the instructions at Pair with a Bluetooth Device for  
information about pairing with another Bluetooth device.  
Not all Bluetooth devices can accept all types of information. Depending on the device, you can  
share pictures and videos, Calendar events, Contacts, music, and other types of information.  
1. On your device, open the application that contains the information or file you want to  
send. For example, if you want to send a photo, press  
2. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send:  
and tap  
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Photo or video (in Camera). After capturing a photo, on the preview screen, tap  
> Bluetooth.  
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Photos and videos (in Gallery). On the Albums tab, tap an album, and then tap  
> Bluetooth.  
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Tip: If your device remembers Bluetooth as a previous selection within the Camera or  
Gallery, you can tap the Bluetooth icon (to the right of the icon).  
Calendar event. In the Calendar’s Day view, Agenda view, or Week view, tap the  
event and then tap > Share via > Bluetooth.  
Music track. This feature is available through the Music Player. With the track  
displayed on the Now playing screen, tap > Share via > Bluetooth.  
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3. If you are prompted to turn on Bluetooth, tap Yes.  
4. Tap the name of the receiving device.  
5. If prompted, accept the connection on the receiving device, and enter the same  
passcode on both your device and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated  
passcode.  
6. On the receiving device, accept the file.  
The location where the information is saved depends on the type of information and the  
receiving device:  
If you send a calendar event or contact, it is normally added directly to the corresponding  
application on the receiving device. For example, if you send a calendar event to a  
compatible device, the event is shown in that device’s calendar application.  
If you send another file type to a Windows computer, it is normally saved in the  
Bluetooth Exchange folder within your personal document folders.  
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On Windows XP, the path may be: C:\Documents and Settings\[your user name]\  
My Documents\Bluetooth Exchange.  
On Windows Vista, the path may be: C:\Users\[your user name]\Documents.  
If you send a file to another device, the saved location may depend on the file type. For  
example, if you send an image file to another wireless device, it may be saved in a folder  
named “Images.”  
Receive Information via Bluetooth  
Use Bluetooth to receive information from another Bluetooth-enabled device paired with your  
device. Follow the instructions at Pair with a Bluetooth Device for information about pairing with  
another Bluetooth device.  
Your device can receive a variety of file types via Bluetooth, including photos, music, contact  
records, and documents such as PDFs.  
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1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Bluetooth.  
2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF slider to turn it on.  
3. On the sending device, send one or more files to your device. Refer to the device’s  
documentation for instructions on sending information via Bluetooth.  
4. Follow the prompts on both devices to confirm the transfer.  
5. When the transfer is complete, a notification displays in your device’s Status bar. Touch  
the notification to view a list of transferred item(s). You can select an item to view  
information about it, or to open a file.  
.
For media files and documents, you can open them, if a compatible application is  
installed on your device. For example, you can save a song, and then play it in Music  
Player.  
.
.
For events (vCalendar) you can choose to open the event, or import it into Calendar.  
For more information on using the Calendar, see Calendar.  
For contact records (vCards), you can choose to import one, several, or all of the  
contacts to Contacts.  
microSD Card  
You can install an optional microSDTM (Secure Digital) memory card (not included), for  
additional storage of images, videos, music, documents, and other information.  
Important!  
You can easily damage the microSD card and its adapter by improper operation.  
Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it.  
Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the contact pins.  
Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards (up to 64GB). Using non-  
recommended microSD cards could cause data loss and damage your device.  
Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD card. Your data  
may become damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while using the  
microSD card.  
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Insert a microSD Card  
Use the following procedures to insert a microSD card into your device.  
1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn it to expose the slot.  
2. With the 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 stored on the memory card, unmount the card  
before removing it from the device. Unmounting a memory card prepares it for  
removal from the device.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Storage.  
2. Tap Unmount SD card to prepare the memory card for removal from your device. A  
notification appears the Notifications area when it’s safe to remove the card.  
4. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn it to expose the slot.  
5. Gently press on the memory card, so that it pops out from the slot, and then carefully  
pull the card out.  
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6. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.  
View microSD Card Memory  
View total and available memory available on an installed microSD memory card.  
Press  
and tap  
>
> Storage. See Device Memory for more information.  
Format a microSD Card  
Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. See SD Card for  
more information.  
Note: Formatting removes all the data on the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be  
retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check 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 memory card, you must unmount card first to prevent corrupting the data  
stored on it or damaging the microSD card..  
1. Press  
2. Tap Unmount SD card.  
3. Remove the microSD card. See Remove a microSD Card.  
and tap  
>
> Storage.  
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Update Your Device  
From time to time, updates may become available for your device. You can review available  
updates, and install them from your device.  
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 option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose  
to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on  
your device.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> System Update > Update Profile.  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
Note: If your data services or account syncing ever seem to stop unexpectedly, use this setting  
to reconnect with the network.  
Update Your Samsung Software  
This option allows you to update the Samsung software on your device via an over-the-air  
connection.  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> System Update > Update Samsung Software.  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
Update Firmware  
You can update your device's software using the Update Firmware option.  
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Back Up Information Before 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.  
Back up Gmail information:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Accounts and sync.  
2. Tap the Auto-sync option to enable the feature (checkmark).  
.
.
If the Auto-sync option is on, email, Calendar and Contacts automatically  
synchronize whenever a change is made.  
If the Auto-sync option is off, tap the sync icon within the account field to reveal the  
account’s synchronization settings screen.  
Back up Exchange Mail information:  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> Accounts and sync.  
2. Tap the sync icon within the Corporate account field to reveal the account’s  
synchronization settings screen.  
3. Toggle the onscreen checkmark to manually synchronize the desired parameters  
(Contacts or Calendar).  
Back up data to your Google account :  
Your Google™ application purchases are reloaded remotely and can be re-installed after the  
update is applied.  
1. Log into your Google account via the device.  
2. Press  
and tap  
>
> Backup and reset.  
3. Configure these options:  
.
Tap Back up my data to back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to  
Google servers.  
.
.
Tap Backup account to choose a Google account as the backup account.  
Tap Automatic restore to enable or disable automatic restore. When enabled, this  
option automatically restores your backed-up settings and data when you reinstall an  
app.  
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4. From Settings, tap Accounts and sync, and then tap Sync all.  
As an added precaution, to preserve any data on an optional installed microSD card (not  
included), please remove it from your device prior 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 prompts to complete the update. You may be required to power  
your device off and back on to complete the software upgrade.  
Confirm Firmware Version  
1. Press  
and tap  
>
> About device.  
2. Locate the Baseband version (read-only).  
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Index  
4G Services, 109  
About Device, 62  
Accessibility, 57  
Settings, 57  
TalkBack, 58  
Accessory Jack, 9  
Account  
Manage, 5  
Account Passwords, 5  
Accounts, 74  
Add new, 45  
Email, 77  
Gmail, 75  
Google, 74  
Manage, 45  
Set 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 Information, 145  
Send Information, 144  
Turn On or Off, 142  
Unpair, 144  
Brightness, 37  
Browser, 111  
Bookmarks, 117  
Menu, 113  
Index  
152  
 
Navigating, 112  
Settings, 114  
Calculator, 138  
Calendar, 133  
Camera, 120  
Photo Editor, 128  
Settings, 124  
Take Pictures, 120  
Viewing Pictures, 126  
Charger/Accessory Jack, 9  
Contacts, 64  
Add, 66  
Adding Entries to Your Favorites, 70  
Adding Your Facebook Friends, 71  
Edit, 67  
Groups, 71  
Share, 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, 59  
Display Settings, 37  
DivX, 87  
Drag, 12  
Dropbox, 141  
Editing Text, 26  
Email, 77  
Compose, 79  
Corporate, 81  
Corporate Accounts, 78  
Encryption, 49  
Enter Text, 21  
Entertainment, 120  
Extended Home Screen, 18  
Face Unlock, 47  
Facebook, 84  
Adding Your Friends to your Contacts, 71  
Favorites, 70  
Index  
153  
Firmware  
Update, 62  
Flick, 12  
Gestures, 10  
Gmail, 75  
Google  
Voice Typing, 21  
Google Maps, 92  
Google Navigation, 93  
Google Play Movies, 98  
Google Play Music, 94  
Google Play Store, 89  
Checkout Account, 90  
Help, 92  
Install an App, 90  
Google Talk, 85  
Google Voice Typing, 53  
Configuring, 22  
Using, 22  
Google+, 131  
Group  
Creating a New Group, 71  
Headset Jack, 8  
Home Screen, 14  
Extended, 18  
Shortcuts, 15  
Widgets, 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  
Internal, 42  
SD Card, 42  
Index  
154  
Messaging, 74  
Mobile Networks, 31  
Music, 94  
Google Play Music, 94  
Player, 94  
Sprint Music Plus, 94  
My Files, 140  
Navigation, 92  
Nearby Devices, 34  
Notification Icons, 21  
Notifications, 36  
Password  
Unlock, 49  
Phone  
Layout, 7  
Navigation, 10  
Photo Editor, 128  
Picasa, 131  
Pinch, 14  
Play Store, 89  
Power On, 9  
Power/Lock button, 8  
PRL  
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 Unlock PIN, 48  
SD Card, 146  
Format, 42  
Insert, 147  
Remove, 147  
Unmount, 42  
Security  
Screen Lock, 47  
Index  
155  
Settings, 46  
Settings, 28  
Accessibility, 57  
Accounts and 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 Hotspot, 119  
Activation, 119  
Connection, 119  
Router Name, 119  
Security, 119  
Settings, 119  
Status Icons, 20  
Storage  
Settings, 41  
T9 Trace, 54  
Tethering, 32  
Text Editing, 26  
Text Entry, 21  
Text Input  
Methods, 21  
Text-to-Speech, 55  
Tools, 133  
Touch, 10  
Touch and Hold, 11  
Touchscreen  
Turn off, 10  
Turn on, 10  
Index  
156  
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  
Wi-Fi, 105  
Settings, 29  
Wi-Fi Direct, 32  
YouTube, 85, 131  
Zoom, 14  
Index  
157  

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