Sprint SPH-L300 - Manual

Get Started 5 ● To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone 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 button while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power button...

Get Started 6 3. When you see the Setup complete screen, tap Finish to continue to the Dropbox screen. 4. Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic touch/tap menu navigation. Set Up Voicemail You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soo...

Get Started 7 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/Sign up and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for yo...

Get Started 8  Tap to check minute usage and account balance.  Tap to make a payment.  Tap to access Sprint Zone and a summary of your Sprint service plan or to get answers to other questions. From Any Other Phone ● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727 . ● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-...

Device Basics 9 Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout Turn Your...

Device Basics 11 ● microSD Card Slot lets you insert a microSD  (SD) (also referred to as a memory card) to expand the phone’s available  memory space. ● Volume Buttons allow you to adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice volume during a call. ● Camera Lens focuses the image you a...

Device Basics 12 Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout . Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1. To turn the screen on, press . 2. Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock the screen.  If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to...

Device Basics 13 Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. 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 ta...

Device Basics 14 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.

Device Basics 15 Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the scre...

Device Basics 16 Tip : Pinching any Home screen will let you see thumbnails of all seven Home screens. Tap a thumbnail to go straight to another Home screen. Your Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your Home screen...

Device Basics 17 Note : Your phone's home screens cycle through so that you can keep swiping in one direction and make it back to the home screen. The small circles toward the bottom of the screen let you know your current screen position. Tip : Press to return to the main Home screen from any other...

Device Basics 18 Adding Items to the Home screen 1. Press to display the main Home screen. 2. Navigate to the desired Home page. 3. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen. 4. Tap Add to Home screen > Apps and widgets tab. 5. Touch and hold the application icon. This creates an immediate ...

Device Basics 19 5. The new primary shortcut will now appear on all Home screens. 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. Widg...

Device Basics 20 Press > and tap Edit . 2. Tap the screen you want to open. Recently Used Applications You can access recently used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications themselves. 1. Press and hold from any screen to open the recently used applications window. 2. Tap a...

Device Basics 21 Silence All Call Muted Speakerphone Active Network (full signal) Network (roaming) 3G (data service) 4G (data service) Airplane Mode Sync Active Alarm Set Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call New email New Gmail New message New voi...

Device Basics 22 Updates available Download complete Downloading Samsung Account needs activation. Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and configured for a direct connection to another compatible device in the same direct communication mode. Phone is tethered via a supported USB cable connection. K...

Device Basics 23 ► Press and tap > Settings > Language and input > Default and select an input method. Text Input field: 1. From a screen where you can enter text, touch and drag down the Notifications area. 2. Tap (Select input method) and select an available input method. Text Input Metho...

Device Basics 24 From a screen where you can enter text, touch and drag down from the Notifications area then select (Select input method) > Samsung keyboard . 2. The virtual keyboard is then assigned to the Samsung keyboard configuration for all subsequent text input. Note : Samsung keyboard is ...

Device Basics 25 Using ABC Mode 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard. 2. Tap to configure the keyboard for ABC mode. Once in this mode, the text input type shows . Note : After typing an initial uppercase character, the key changes to an...

Device Basics 26 Text Entry Options You can set your phone's text entry options through the main settings menu or through the options menu on your keyboard display. 1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and input > (adjacent to the Samsung keyboard field) - or - From within an active text ...

Device Basics 27 Predictive Text The predictive text system provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for users pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards. Configuring Predictive Text Options Note : Only available when ABC mode is selected. Predictive text adv...

Device Basics 28 • Tap . • Use the keyboard to enter the new word. • Tap Done to store the new word.  Auto-substitution list allows you to create a word rule by adding words for automatic substitution during text entry (for example youve becomes you’ve). • Tap Auto substitution list . Flick up or d...

Device Basics 29 Using Google Voice Typing 1. From a screen where you can enter text, touch and drag down from the Notifications area and then tap Select input method > Google voice typing . 2. Speak into the phone’s microphone and watch your text being entered onscreen. 3. If the text is incorre...

Phone Calls 30 Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone’s phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls Receive Phone Calls Voicemail (Traditional) Visual Voicemail Phone Call Options Logs Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls ...

Phone Calls 31 4. To end the call, tap . Call from Logs All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. You can place a call to numbers or contacts that display in this area. 1. Press and tap . 2. Tap the Logs tab and the tap a contact. 3. Tap the phone icon to the right of a ...

Phone Calls 32 Tip : You can also swipe the entry from right to left to send a text message. Call a Number in a Text Message While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. For more information, see Text Messaging and MMS . 1. Press and tap . 2. Ope...

Phone Calls 33 3. The Phone screen then opens, with the phone number automatically filled in and ready to be dialed. To place the call, tap . Call Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted. To call the 911 emergency number when th...

Phone Calls 34 ► When the call comes in, touch and slide to the right to answer the call. Mute the Ringing Sound You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by doing the following. ► Press the volume button down. Reject an Incoming Call The following procedure shows you how to reject and in...

Phone Calls 35 1. Press Home and tap . (If your screen is locked, press ( Power button) to turn on the display and then swipe your screen in any direction.) See Turn Your Screen On and Off . 2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number. 3. Follow the system prompts to:  Create your password.  R...

Phone Calls 36 Note: Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, your phone notifies you of new messages only when it is turned on and you are in a Sprint service area. Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can find ex...

Phone Calls 37 Important! Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. Review Visual Voicemail Visua...

Phone Calls 38  Share to send the message via one of the following means: Bluetooth share , Wi-Fi Direct , Messaging , Gmail , or Email .  Reply to reply to the message. You can then reply to the sender or forward it to anyone with either an email or phone number. This allows you to send this voic...

Phone Calls 39  Touch Personalize voicemail to change your voicemail greeting for incoming calls and update your password. See Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu .  Touch Notifications to determine how you are notified of new voicemails. Choose from: Select ringtone and Vibrate .  T...

Phone Calls 40 1. Press and tap . 2. Touch > Settings > Personalize voicemail . 3. Touch OK to connect to the Sprint voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your current greeting. Edit the From Name via the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name ...

Phone Calls 41 Dialing Options Caller ID Call Waiting 3-way Calling Call Forwarding In-call Options Speed Dialing Dialing Options Use the Menu button to access and configure your dialing options. Access Options After Entering a Number ► Press and tap an option to select it.  Send message to send a ...

Phone Calls 42 Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. 1. Press and tap . 2. Tap the Keypad tab to display the onscreen dialer. 3. Tap . 4. En...

Phone Calls 43 Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding. Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forward...

Phone Calls 44 Warning! Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. ● Mute / Unmute : turns the onboard microphone either on or off.  Tap Mute during a call to mute the microphone. A green line will appear under the Mute button.  Tap Mute again to...

Phone Calls 45 Removing Speed Dial Numbers 1. To remove a speed dial number, from the speed dial list tap to display the Speed Dial sub-menu. 2. Tap Remove . 3. Tap the grey X next to the speed dial entries you want to remove. 4. Tap to return to the speed dial setting screen. Editing Speed Dial Num...

Phone Calls 46 2. Tap the Logs tab to display the Logs list.  To change the Logs view, tap > View by . Tap All calls , Missed calls , Dialed calls , Received calls, or Rejected calls to filter the list. Logs Options The following procedures will guide you through accessing and understanding your...

Settings 48 System Update Settings About Device Wi-Fi Settings This group of settings lets you control your phone’s Wi-Fi settings. Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi for high-speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your phone’s Wi-Fi features and settings, see W...

Settings 49 2. Tap the checkbox, located to the right of the Mobile data field, to turn Mobile data usage on. 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 (...

Settings 50 Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Gallery, Camera, and Music, when you are on an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When you set your phone to Airplane mode, it cannot send or receive any...

Settings 51 Tethering Tethered Mode allows your computer to obtain an external data connection by using the phone’s wireless data services and a wired USB connection or a separate Bluetooth connection. Important! If you are using your phone for Tethering, you may be prompted for additional drivers. ...

Settings 52 1. Press > and tap Settings > More settings . 2. Tap NFC to create a checkmark and activate the feature. Android Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam application content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam browser pages, Yo...

Settings 53 2. Tap > 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 phone to access your corporate email through a VPN (Virtual Private Ne...

Settings 54 Note : If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer. Access Kies via Wi-Fi 1. Press > and tap Settings >...

Settings 55 5. Drag and drop items to your phone. Items are stored in the root directory (i.e., the main directory within no additional folder paths). Using Samsung Kies with Linux To connect your SD Card using a Linux OS: Note : PTP is integrated into many Linux builds. However, in order to use MTP...

Settings 56 3. Mount the phone using the following command:  $ adbfs /media/android –o modules-subdir –o subdir=/mnt/sdcard Nearby Devices This option allows you to share your media files with nearby devices using DLNA. 1. Verify Wi-Fi Direct is enabled and you are paired with the device you wish t...

Settings 57  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 s...

Settings 58 Use Internet Calling Additional Settings Your phone’s Additional Settings menu let you configure your reject messages, call alerts and a number of other settings for the phone application. Set Reject Messages The Set Reject Messages feature allows you to both manage existing rejection me...

Settings 59 1. Press , tap , and then tap > Call settings . 2. Tap Auto screen off during calls to turn on the proximity sensor. Accessory Settings for Call The Accessory Settings feature allows you to assign headset settings during incoming calls. ● Automatic answering configures the phone to au...

Settings 60 International Dialing By default, the international dialing prefix (code) is set to 011. This code cannot be changed until the feature is temporarily disabled. Once disabled, the field becomes accessible and can be altered. 1. Press , tap , and then tap > Call settings . 2. Tap US dia...

Settings 61 For additional information about Sprint Relay Services and TTY compatibility, call Sprint Relay Customer Service at 800-676-3777 or visit www.sprintrelay.com . For additional technical support you may call , or access the following website: www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/m...

Settings 62  Tap Notifications to determine how you are notified of new voicemails. Choose from: Select sound (to set your notification sound) and Vibrate .  Delete messages to automatically delete messages from the Trash folder after a 30- day period.  Tap Display name to enter a name or number ...

Settings 63 Add a New SIP Account 1. Press , tap , and then tap > Call settings . 2. Tap Accounts > Add account . 3. Follow the onscreen order to enter the User name, Password, Server, whether to use the current SIP as the primary account, and Optional settings. Use Internet Calling This featu...

Settings 64 1. Press > and tap Settings > Sound . 2. Tap Silent mode . Choose from Off , Vibrate , or Mute . 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 &g...

Settings 65 Default Notifications The notification area displays icons associated with user notifications such as email messages, missed calls, voicemail, upcoming events, or Text/MMS messages. You can select the ringtone that plays when your phone receives new notifications. 1. Press > and tap S...

Settings 66 Font Style Font Size Display Battery Percentage Brightness Adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings. 1. Press > and tap Settings > Display . 2. Touch Brightness and select the checkmark next to Automatic brightness to allow the phone to adjust brightness automatica...

Settings 67 1. Press > and tap Settings > 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 sele...

Settings 68 Note : You can also assign wallpaper preferences by pressing and holding a spot on a Home screen and selecting Home screen , Lock screen , or Home and lock screens under Set wallpaper for. Lock Screen Wallpaper You can select a unique picture to display on the Lock Screen. Choose from pr...

Settings 69 Power Saving Settings Control your phone’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 powe...

Settings 70  Screen power saving : allows you to lower the screen power level.  Learn about power saving : provides additional information about Power saving settings. Storage Settings You can manage the information and configuration related to both your microSD card and built- in phone storage me...

Settings 71 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 ...

Settings 72 At 5% of charge capacity, there are only a few minutes of talk time left, the phone 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...

Settings 73 1. Press > and tap Settings > Application manager . 2. Tap Running , select an onscreen process entry, and tap Stop . 3. Read the Stop system service? dialog and tap OK .  These stopped processes restart once the phone is restarted (power cycled).  Third-party Task Manager applic...

Settings 74 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 Settings > Accounts and sync . 2. Tap an account to edit its settings.  Tap a field to edit its settings.  Tap Remove account to dele...

Settings 75 Use GPS Satellites Use the following steps to enable your phone's GPS location feature. 1. Press > and tap Settings > 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 t...

Settings 76 Use Face Unlock 1. Press > and tap Settings > Security . 2. Tap Screen lock > Face unlock . 3. Reading the safety warning and tap Next . 4. Tap Set it up , find a location with mid-strength lighting (not too bright or too dim), and tap Continue . 5. Face the screen toward yourse...

Settings 77 7. Tap Continue . 8. Once prompted to speak an unlock command, tap and repeat the phrase four times. 9. Once complete, tap Done . 10. Set your backup Pattern or PIN and tap OK . Use a Screen Unlock Pattern 1. Press > and tap Settings > Security . 2. Tap Screen lock > Pattern , r...

Settings 78 Disable the Screen Lock 1. Press > and tap Settings > 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. Lock Scr...

Settings 79 Encryption Data encryption provides extra security when carrying out any sensitive transactions, such as online purchases and emails exchanges. Encryption is the process of disguising information into data that will appear incoherent to an unauthorized recipient. Encrypt Phone Data encry...

Settings 80 Disable Visible Passwords 1. Press > and tap Settings > Security . 2. Tap Make passwords visible (to remove the checkmark on the option). Device Administration Activating this feature allows Google to administrate your phone in a way similar to IT security settings on a corporate P...

Settings 81 Trusted Credentials To use secure credentials: 1. Press > and tap Settings > Security . 2. Tap Trusted credentials to display the list of your phone’s trusted CA certificates. A green checkmark indicates the certificate is enabled. Install from Device Storage Use this setting to in...

Settings 82 Pointer Speed Language Use these procedures to change the language that displays on your phone. 1. Press > and tap Settings > 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 followin...

Settings 83 Note : You must select Samsung keyboard as the default input method before managing its settings. 1. Press > and tap Settings > Language and input . 2. Tap to the right of Samsung keyboard to access the following options:  Portrait keyboard types : allows you to select text input ...

Settings 84 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 > and tap Settings > Language and input . 2. Tap to the right of Samsung keyboard . 3. Touch the check mark to the right of T9 Trace ...

Settings 85  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.)  Personal...

Settings 86 Back Up and Reset Settings Your phone’s Privacy menu includes the Factory data reset option. This option lets you reset your phone to the original factory settings, which erases all data from the phone’s application storage, including: Mobile Backup and Restore Factory Data Reset Mobile ...

Settings 87 4. Tap Desk home screen display to display the desk home. 5. Tap Audio applications to display running audio apps in the notification panel when you connect earphones. Date and Time Settings Your phone obtains its time and date information by using the network-provided date, time, and ti...

Settings 88  Tap the Auto-rotate screen check box to allow automatic rotation from the screen between landscape and portrait.  Tap the Speak passwords check box to allow the phone to read aloud password information.  Tap The power key ends calls check box to accept incoming calls by pressing the ...

Settings 89  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.  Use proximity sensor : instructs the TalkBack program to silence voice feedback when...

Settings 90 1. Press > and tap Settings > 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. ...

Settings 91  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.  Window animation scale : Configure the scale for animation (ranges from off to 10x).  Transit...

Settings 92 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 phone. 1. Press > and tap Settings > System Update > Update Profile ...

Settings 93  The Notifications panel can also be opened on the Home screen by pressing and then tapping Notifications . About Device The About Device menu lets you access important phone information, such as the phone model number, Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build , signal s...

Contacts 94 Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your...

Contacts 95 Access Contacts There are a few ways to display Contacts. ► Press and tap . - or - Press and tap > Contacts tab. The Contacts List Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. You can create a Google , Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync , or Phone contact. ► Press an...

Contacts 96  Send message : allows you to send a text message to the selected contact.  Contacts to display : allows you to select a specific location from which to pull contacts which will display in your Contacts list.  Settings: displays options for viewing contacts, including whether to show ...

Contacts 98  Add another field : tap this button to add another field such as Phonetic name , Organization , IM , Notes , Nickname , Website , Internet call , or Relationship . 13. Tap Save to save the new contact. Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone ...

Contacts 99 Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more. Add or Edit Information for a Contact Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact Assign a New Picture to a Contact Assign...

Contacts 100 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...

Contacts 101 Join a Contact When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, phone, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Your phone’s Contacts application lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. 1. Press and tap . 2. Tap a contact to display i...

Contacts 102 Note : In order to use Sync Picasa Web Albums , Picasa must be downloaded through your Gmail credentials. 4. Press to return to the previous screen. To synchronize Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts: 1. Press > and then tap Settings > Accounts and sync. 2. Tap the Microsoft Ex...

Contacts 103 3. From the Contacts Entry 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 (upper -right). Tap to add the entry to your favorites (star is lit), tap again to re...

Contacts 104 4. Type your message, and then tap . Share a Contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, email, Gmail, or text messaging. 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 rec...

Accounts and Messaging 105 Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail / Google Email Text Messaging and MMS Social Networking Accounts Gmail / Google You will ne...

Accounts and Messaging 106 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. Create a Google Account Using Your Phone You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Ta...

Accounts and Messaging 107 Send a Gmail Message Below are procedures for sending a Gmail. 1. Press and tap > . 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. Note : To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blin...

Accounts and Messaging 108 5. To send the message, tap . 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 phone. Add an Email Account Add a Corporate Email ...

Accounts and Messaging 109 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). 8. Tap Done . Add a Corporate Email Account The main Email application also provides access to your Outlook Exchange server via your phone...

Accounts and Messaging 110  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 thi...

Accounts and Messaging 111  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 ....

Accounts and Messaging 112  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...

Accounts and Messaging 113 1. Press and tap . 2. 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...

Accounts and Messaging 116 Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your phone, you can delete it through the mail settings menu. 1. Press > and tap Settings > Accounts and sync. 2. Tap an account and tap Remove account . 3. Tap Remove account again to confirm. Add the...

Accounts and Messaging 118  Memo : allows you to add a Memo that you have created. For more information, see Memo .  Calendar : allows you to add an event from your calendar.  Location : allows you to attach a thumbnail of a map showing your location.  Contacts : allows you to tap on an existing...

Accounts and Messaging 119 Managing Message Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads in the All messages screen. Threaded text or multimedia messages let you see exchanged messages (similar...

Accounts and Messaging 120 4. Once complete, tap . Protect a Message from Deletion You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. Press and tap . 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a message thread. 3. Touch and hold the message that ...

Accounts and Messaging 121 4. When prompted to confirm, tap OK . View Contact Details and Communicate with a Contact When you have received a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the contact’s photo or icon in the message thread to open a menu of options. Dependi ng on the store...

Accounts and Messaging 122 Multimedia Message (MMS) Settings ● Auto-retrieve: Enable this option to automatically retrieve the entire content of your MMS message. When checked, the MMS message header, message body, and any attachments will automatically download to your phone.  If you disable this ...

Accounts and Messaging 123 ● Vibrate : allows you to select vibrate options for emergency messages. ● Alert reminder : allows you to configure the reminder interval. Choose from Once , Every 2 minutes , Every 15 minutes , or Off . Social Networking Accounts Stay in touch on the go with all your soci...

Applications and Entertainment 125 Applications and Entertainment All your phone’s features are accessible through the Applications list. DivX Google Play Store App Navigation Music Google Play Movies Sprint TV & Movies Media Hub NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile DivX DivX is a digital media format that ...

Applications and Entertainment 126 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 ...

Applications and Entertainment 127 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 phone, your registration is complete. Return to the DivX VOD Manager screen (from within your compute...

Applications and Entertainment 128 access to certain functions or settings of your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust. 1. Press and tap ( Play Store ). 2. Browse through the categories ( Apps , Games , Music , Books , or Movies ), find an app you're interested in, and tap the name....

Applications and Entertainment 129 time. For this reason, you should secure your phone to prevent others from using it without your permission. (For more information, see Security Settings .) Request a Refund for a Paid App If you are not satisfied with an app, you can ask for a refund within 24 hou...

Applications and Entertainment 130 Navigation Your phone 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 TelenavTM GPS Navigation Installing TeleNav GPS Navigator Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNav: Using T...

Applications and Entertainment 131 ► Press > > ( Maps ). To use Google Maps: 1. Press > > . 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 Goo...

Applications and Entertainment 133 • Extras allows you to search for Movies by title, location, and time. TeleNav: Getting Driving Directions The built-in GPS hardware (when enabled) allows you to get driving directions to selected locations or establishments based on your current location. Using a ...

Applications and Entertainment 136  Work Address : allows you to enter your work address. This location displays on the Drive To screen for easy access. Google Navigation Another Google Maps navigation application is available on your phone. It uses your current location (provided by GPS communicat...

Applications and Entertainment 137 2. Tap FRIENDS LIST and then tap . 3. Tap Select from Contacts or Add via email address . 4. Tap a contact or enter an email address and tap Add friends . Your friend will receive an email or text message with your location marked on a map. They will also receive i...

Applications and Entertainment 138 Using Sprint Music Plus 1. Press and then tap > ( Sprint Music Plus ). 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 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...

Applications and Entertainment 139 Changing Library View You can change the way you view the contents of your music library. 1. Press and then tap > . 2. Available tabs include: RECENT , ARTISTS , ALBUMS , SONGS , PLAYLISTS , or GENRES . Note : The contents of your library display in a scrolling ...

Applications and Entertainment 140 Playing Music 1. Press and then tap > . 2. Tap a song in your library to listen to it. - or - While viewing a list of songs, tap next to a song and tap Play . - or - While viewing a list of albums, artists, playlists, or genres, tap adjacent to the label and tap...

Applications and Entertainment 141  GENRES : Play, Add to playlist, More by artist, Shop for artist, or Search. 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 then tap > . ...

Applications and Entertainment 142 5. Tap the PERSONAL VIDEOS tab to view movies you have on your phone or memory card. Sprint TV & Movies The Sprint TV & Movies application offers a wide variety of accessible channels. Subscription options include comprehensive basic packages as well as a f...

Applications and Entertainment 145 ● 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. ● You MUST be in network coverage to li...

Applications and Entertainment 146 2. Tap and search for "nascar sprint cup". 3. Tap NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile from the results list. 4. Tap Install , and then tap Accept & download . 5. When the download has completed, tap Open . To open the app from the home screen, tap > NASCAR . Us...

Web and Data 148 Web and Data The following topics address your phone’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging , Applications and Entertainment , and Tools and Calendar . Your phone’s data capabilities let you wirelessly...

Web and Data 149 Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Press > and tap Setti...

Web and Data 150 Note: If you want to remove the phone’s wireless network settings, tap Forget on this window. You will need to enter the settings again if you want to connect to this wireless network. 3. The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a glance: Wi-Fi is connected and activ...

Web and Data 151 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 phone. 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,...

Web and Data 152 Icon Description 3G Phone Coverage Available – Phone coverage available only, no 3G/4G data available. 4G turned Off. 3G Phone and Data Available – Sprint 3G data and voice service is available and active. 4G is turned Off. 3G Available - No 4G coverage – Sprint 3G data and voice se...

Web and Data 154 Browser Your phone’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi data connections. Learn to Navigate the Browser Browser Menu Select Text on a Web Page Go to a Specific Website Adjust Browser Settings Reset the Browser ...

Web and Data 155 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....

Web and Data 156  New window : displays a new window so you can browse multiple URLs.  Add bookmark : allows you to add a URL to your bookmark list.  Add shortcut to home : allows you to add a shortcut to your home screen.  Share page : allows you to share the page using Gmail or as a message. ...

Web and Data 157 • 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 t...

Web and Data 159 • 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 ...

Web and Data 160 2. Tap > Settings > Advanced > Reset to default 3. Tap OK to complete the process. Set the Browser Home Page Customize your Web experience by setting your browser’s home page. 1. Press and tap > . 2. Tap > Settings > General > Set home page . 3. Select Current p...

Web and Data 161 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...

Camera and Video 163 Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with an 5.0 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures Record Videos Camera Settings Camcorder Settings Vie...

Camera and Video 164 Viewfinder Screen You’ll find the following co ntrols on the Viewfinder screen. ● ( Front/back lens ): allows you to set the front camera so you can take pictures of yourself or video chat. ● ( Flash ): Tap to switch between various camera flash modes. ● ( Shooting mode ): allow...

Camera and Video 165 ● ( Gallery ): Opens the Gallery application so you can browse through and view the photos and videos on your storage card. ● Volume key: Zoom in and out of the image. Review Screen After you take a photo or shoot a video, you can access various options from the Pictures and Vid...

Camera and Video 166  Rename : allows you to rename the current file.  Scan for nearby devices : allows you to scan for nearby discoverable devices.  Details : files details such as Title, Type, Date taken, Album, Location, Latitude, Longitude, etc. Take a Picture You can take high-resolution pic...

Camera and Video 167 1. Press and tap > . 2. Slide to to activate camcorder mode. 3. Holding the phone in landscape mode, use the display screen as a viewfinder and aim the camera lens at your subject. 4. Tap to begin recording. 5. When you want to pause or stop recording, tap again. Camera Setti...

Camera and Video 169  Image quality : allows you to set the image quality to: Superfine, Fine , or Normal .  GPS tag : allows you to turn GPS On or Off (also known as Geotagging). The location of where the picture is taken is attached to the picture. (Only available in Camera mode.)  Save as flip...

Camera and Video 170  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 .  Video quality : allows you to set the level of detail in your video. Choose fr...

Camera and Video 171 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...

Camera and Video 172 ► Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom in and then tap the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. - or - 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 ...

Camera and Video 173 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 ...

Camera and Video 174  Undo : undo the most recent photo adjustment.  Redo : redo the most recent undone photo adjustment.  Resize : allows you to resize the current image.  Rotate : allows you to rotate a photo in all 4 directions. You can also mirror image a photo.  Crop : allows you to crop a...

Camera and Video 175 Share Videos on YouTube 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 > . 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Tap the ph...

Camera and Video 176 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Bluetooth . In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the receiving Bluetooth phone so the files can be sent. For more information, see Bluetooth . Share Photos on Picasa You need to be signed i...

Tools and Calendar 177 Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone’s productivity-enhancing features. Calendar Alarm & Timer Calculator Memo S Suggest My Files Voice Services Bluetooth Kies Air microSD Card Update Your Phone Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings,...

Tools and Calendar 179  One-time event , Daily , Every weekday (Mon~Fri ), Weekly (every [day]) , Monthly (every [number] [day]) , Monthly (on day [number]) , or Yearly (on [month] [day]) . 11. Enter a location for the event in the Location field or tap to select the location on the a map. 12. Ente...

Tools and Calendar 180 1. Tap the Status bar, and then slide your finger down the screen 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.  Snooze all to snooze all event reminders ...

Tools and Calendar 181 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 y...

Tools and Calendar 183 Delete an Alarm Event 1. Press and tap > . 2. Touch and hold a desired alarm event. 3. From the onscreen context menu, tap Delete . Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. 1. Press and tap > ( Calculator ). 2. Enter numbers by tapping the onscreen keyboar...

Tools and Calendar 184 Create a New Memo Follow the steps below to create a new memo or expand or reply to an existing memo using the Memo app. 1. Press and tap > . 2. Tap an existing Memo to open it and then tap the screen to enter edit mode. - or - Within a keyboard view, press and tap Add text...

Tools and Calendar 185 My Files My files allows you to manage your manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location. This application allows you to launch a file if the associated application is already on your phone. 1. Press ...

Tools and Calendar 187 Send Information Using Bluetooth Receive Information Using Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off The following procedures will guide you through turning on and turning off your Bluetooth device. 1. Press > and tap Settings > Bluetooth . 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider to move it i...

Tools and Calendar 188 5. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. Your phone then automatically tries to pair with the headset. 6. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with your headset. The pairing and connection status is d...

Tools and Calendar 189 Unpair from a Bluetooth Device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the other device again, you may need to enter or confirm a passcode again. 1. Press > and tap Settings > Bluetooth . 2. In the Bluetooth devi...

Tools and Calendar 190 Tip : If your phone remembers Bluetooth as a previous selection within the Camera or Gallery, you can tap (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 tr...

Tools and Calendar 191 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the on-off slider to turn it on. 3. Tap the check box next to your phone's Bluetooth name to make it discoverable. 4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your phone. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending inf...

Tools and Calendar 192 5. Press and tap . 6. Tap and search for "kies air". 7. Tap Kies Air from the results list. 8. Tap Install , and then tap Accept & download . 9. When the download has completed, tap Open . To open the app from the home screen, tap > ( Kies Air ). Using Kies Air ...

Tools and Calendar 193  [Device Name] - provides an overview of all the main categories.  Photos/Videos/Music  Ringtones  Bookmarks  Messages/Call Log/Contacts  File Explorer  Language settings 13. To exit the Kies air application, tap Stop on your device and then close out the Web browser on...

Tools and Calendar 194 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. Insert a microSD Card Use the following procedures to insert the microSD card into your phone. 1. Use your fing...

Tools and Calendar 195 Unmount the microSD Card When you need to remove the microSD card, you must unmount the microSD card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the microSD card. Since you will remove the battery first before you can remove the microSD card, close all runnin...

Tools and Calendar 197 4. Tap Download and follow the onscreen instructions. appears within the Status bar to indicate the phone is downloading the necessary files.) 5. Tap Restart and install to complete the process. Confirm Your Current Phone Firmware 1. Press > and tap Settings > About devi...

Index 199 Index 3-way Calling, 42 4G Services, 151 About Device, 93 Accessibility, 87 Settings, 87 TalkBack, 88 Accessory Jack, 10 Account Manage, 7 Services, 8 Account Passwords, 6 Accounts, 105 Add new, 73 Email, 108 Gmail, 106 Google, 105 Manage, 74 Set Up, 73 Social Network, 123 Accounts and Syn...